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Killian Hayes is looking for another opportunity in the NBA. Last season, Hayes got a shot with the Brooklyn Nets in late February after spending much of the 2024-25 campaign with the franchise's G League affiliate, the Long Island Nets.

Brooklyn Nets News / Fadeaway World / August 15

4 Potential Killian Hayes Landing Spots As Guard Eyes NBA Comeback

Former Detroit Pistons and Brooklyn Nets guard Killian Hayes has reportedly garnered a lot of interest from teams in the EuroLeague. As a 6'5" guard with playmaking ability, it is evident why teams would want to acquire him.

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NBA News / Last Word On Sports / August 14

NBA Rumors: 2000 Top 10 Draft Pick Looking To Remain Plus Amir Coffey and Bones Hyland News

Killian Hayes has fallen off the NBA radar. Hayes was out of the league for most of the 2024-25 season, though he is determined to earn another NBA deal, per BeBasket.

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Former Detroit Pistons draft pick has ‘heavyweight’ offers from EuroLeague teams, still eyeing NBA comeback

Killian Hayes never found his footing in the NBA, but five years after being drafted, he is still eyeing an NBA comeback even with other offers on the table.

Brooklyn Nets News / Hoops Rumors / August 14

Killian Hayes focused on remaining in NBA

Former lottery pick Killian Hayes has drawn interest from teams in Europe this offseason, but is focused on earning another NBA opportunity, according to a report from Gabriel Pantel-Jouve of BeBasket (hat tip to Eurohoops).

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / April 26

Could The Nets Bring Back Killian Hayes?

The Brooklyn Nets are set to go into the offseason with some of their biggest stars' futures in the Barclays Center uncertain due to expiring deals. Perhaps two of the bigger names set to hit free agency are Cam Thomas and D’Angelo Russell.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / March 4

Brooklyn Nets Make Yet Another Roster Move

As the final weeks of the season unfold, the Brooklyn Nets find themselves on the cusp of the Play-In Tournament, sitting two-and-a-half games behind the Chicago Bulls in the 10th spot in the Eastern Conference.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / March 4

Dear Brooklyn Nets, Keep Killian Hayes in Some Capacity

As of March 4, D'Angelo Russell and Reece Beekman are the lone traditional facilitators on the Brooklyn Nets' roster. The duo combines for 7.1 assists per game, 5.8 courtesy of Russell.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 3

Nets’ D’Angelo Russell returning from extended absence for Spurs matchup

D’Angelo Russell will return from an extended absence for the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday vs. the San Antonio Spurs. The veteran floor general has been sidelined for five games after spraining his ankle during a Feb.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 3

Nets make contract decision on former top draft pick

The Brooklyn Nets will not bring back Killian Hayes on a second 10-day contract, league sources confirmed to ClutchPoints. Hayes appeared in six games with the team, starting the last five in place of an injured D’Angelo Russell, after signing a 10-day deal last week.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / March 3

Analyzing the Brooklyn Nets' Facilitator Options Without Killian Hayes

Following the report from the New York Post's Brian Lewis that Killian Hayes will not be given a second 10-day contract, the Brooklyn Nets now find themselves in need of a distributor.

Brooklyn Nets News / Hoops Wire / March 2

Nets Opt Not To Re-Sign Former Lottery Pick Killian Hayes

The Nets have opted not to re-sign point guard Killian Hayes to a second 10-day contract, sources confirmed to Brian Lewis of the New York Post. Hayes, who started in the Nets’ last five games, saw his initial contract expire following Saturday’s contest.

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Brooklyn Nets News / Hoops Rumors / March 2

Nets opting not to re-sign Killian Hayes

The Nets have decided not to re-sign point guard Killian Hayes to a second 10-day deal, sources have informed Brian Lewis of The New York Post (Twitter link).

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / March 1

How Killian Hayes Has Earned a Full-Time Contract With the Brooklyn Nets

After turning heads in the G League with the Long Island Nets, former seventh-overall selection from the 2020 Draft Killian Hayes earned an opportunity with the Brooklyn Nets.

Brooklyn Nets News / Yardbarker / February 20

How Killian Hayes has adjusted his game for fresh NBA start

After falling out of the NBA for the first time in his career and attempting a comeback in the G League, Killian Hayes has worked his way back to the league.

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NBA News / Detroit Pistons on SI / December 16

Ex-Pistons Top Pick Reaches Major Milestone in NBA G League

The Killian Hayes redemption tour seems to be going well in the NBA G League. Recently, the former Detroit Pistons lottery pick reached a major milestone with his current team, the Long Island Nets.

Brooklyn Nets News / Yardbarker / November 19

Killian Hayes eyes NBA return in a bid to rebuild career

Plagued by a lack of progress and injuries, the French point guard recently found himself out of the league altogether.

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Brooklyn Nets News / Fastbreak on SI / October 19

NBA Fans React To Killian Hayes News

On Friday evening, the Brooklyn Nets played their final preseason game when they hosted the Toronto Raptors at Barclays Center. The Nets lost by a score fo 116-112 to finish the preseason with a 116-112 record.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / July 25, 2024

Nets to sign former lottery pick to a one-year deal

The seventh overall pick in the 2020 draft, he spent three-and-a-half seasons with the Pistons before being waived this February at the trade deadline. He has been an unrestricted free agent since then.

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Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / July 6, 2024

Former Detroit Pistons First-Rounder Cut From Olympics Roster

Former Detroit Pistons guard Killian Hayes looked forward to getting back on the court to compete for France ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympics. Although he’s been preparing to join the star-studded French team, Hayes reportedly won’t be suiting up after all.

NBA News / San Antonio Spurs on SI / February 28, 2024

NBA Free Agency: Pistons Ex Hayes to Spurs?

Detroit Pistons guard Killian Hayes is looking for a new home ... and the San Antonio Spurs could be an option. Bleacher Report is predicting that Hayes will sign with the Spurs this season.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / February 21, 2024

Former Pistons Pick Killian Hayes’ Next Move Remains Quiet

The Detroit Pistons tried to do what they could to make it work with their former seventh-overall pick, Killian Hayes. When Detroit took a gamble and selected the 19-year-old, who went pro overseas, it was clear it might take some time for Hayes to get acclimated with NBA play.

Detroit Pistons News / Hoops Rumors / February 8, 2024

Pistons to waive former first-round pick

The Pistons agreed to a series of trades that will bring in seven players while sending out three, so the 22-year-old guard will be a victim of the roster crunch.

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Detroit Pistons News / Yardbarker / February 7, 2024