5:00 pm: The deal is official, per NBA.com’s transaction log.
11:55 am: The Kings and free agent guard Killian Hayes have reached an agreement on a two-year contract, agent Yann Balikouzou tells Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link).
The seventh overall pick in the 2020 draft, Hayes just completed a pair of 10-day contracts with Sacramento – the second expired on Saturday night – and the team wasted no time in working out a deal to hang onto him.
In 10 appearances during his first 20 days as a King, Hayes posted averages of 3.8 points, 3.3 assists, and 2.0 rebounds in 15.3 minutes per game, with a .269/.208/.833 shooting line. Despite those modest numbers, the Kings seem to have like what they’ve seen from the 24-year-old, who has registered a positive plus-minus rating with Sacramento and has helped the team win five of its past 10 games.
While the exact details of Hayes’ new deal haven’t been specified, it will likely be a minimum-salary contract. It will also be non-guaranteed for 2026/27, per James Ham of the Kings Beat (Twitter link), giving the Kings some roster flexibility this offseason.
Hayes will fill Sacramento’s 15th standard roster spot, giving the team a full squad heading into the home stretch of the season.
Where’s that Kings fan — You still crying out there.
I think from now on you address me as Nostradamus !!
LMAO ……. It’s good to be me. Haha hoho hihi
Too bad all you see is misery. When we talk about the Kings. At some point it has to change. Going young is best way to change. No one is saying Hayes is a player. Only saying he is worth looking into. And coaching up for two yrs. Even if you get a backup PG. Out of it. It’s a good thing. Like I said tge first time, he is worth looking into. Did you get a puppy ??😂😂
I got more for your misery — since you want to jump into my quarrels with The Wagoneers …. 🤩🤩
Kings win over Clippers. Since you think winning has value for a Rookie. God only knows why the Biggest Tanker (team) needs to win.
Raynaud — 30 mins, 23 pts, 11/12 FG, 6 reb
There are only TWO Wagoneers left. Who still talk nonsense about Raynaud plus the misguided Kings fan Bon r. This is for them ….🫣🤫🤫👀
The fact that you think Hayes getting a 2 year deal based on him having .269/.208/.833 shooting line while averaging 4/3/2 on 15 minutes a night is a huge win says so much lol. How much more time does he need to get up to 5/5/3?? Couple more years??
Go ahead and look up who those 5 wins were against too google lord.
One thing is for certain. You would fit in very well with Vivek’s front office lmao. Both of you fell out of the same stupid tree and hit every doofus branch on the way down.
You don’t know what I think. So how can it be a FACT. No one cares about Hayes. He’s a lottery pick that deserves a long look. We both know you don’t know talent even if it was gifted to you as the 42nd pick. 👀🫣😱😱
Hayes wasn’t ready for NBA. He was thrown in way too soon. I have watched him since he was 18 and on French team. He has the the athleticism and physicality to play in NBA. He just needs more coaching. Never given in NBA. That was obvious to me. The worst thing you can do to 18 yr old talent. Is throw him into the arena and expect results. You can do more harm than good. You have no clue what it takes to play. You only judge. I let life judge them. Why kill a kid trying to make it in the NBA. You are a lost fan. Go get a puppy so someone will listen to you.
Any 21 yr old. Who clearly wasn’t ready for NBA. Then goes out and plays — 76 gms, avg 28 mins,
then puts up — 11 pts, 83% FT, 6.2 ast, 3 reb, 1.5 stl
Deserves a long look look. More importantly deserves COACHING something you don’t comprehend. Like the Kings got better things to do RIGHT. You will look at his 3 pt shooting that yr. His FT tells you he can shoot. Scoring is about good looks good decisions. Thats coaching. Fact you can clown a kid who deserves a chance. Only speaks of you lol. Now go wash Raynaud uni LMAO. no starch
6 years in league with the worst splits of his career on a terrible team. Definitely needs long look. Why waste a roster spot on someone with actual potential when you can just look at Hayes’ +/- in the games other teams are trying to lose! The answer is so clear!
Nobody hates Raynaud either. But you’re in for a rude awakening next season when Sabonis is back. The kid is fine but he’s getting extended minutes in an offense that affords him opportunities. LaVine will kill that too. You would understand these things if you’d shut your mouth and watch the games. I guess I’ll just keep explaining it to you.
6 yrs huh —
In 2025-26 g league ge pisted 29.5 mins, 24.5 pts,
34% 3pt, 80% FT. In 9 gms KMAO. And he’s always played D. He just did for Kings. But why would your DA care, right. I’d say this is worth coaching up. Not numbers YOU clearly don’t understand from yrs ago he played 6 gms fir Nets 2024-25. His splits were
27 mins, 42%/ 38%/ 83%. IK Hater. In 10 gms with Kings this yr. 15 mins, 9/28 2pt, 5/24 3pt, 5/6 FT
FT shooting is the biggest sign if a guy can shoot. . I said he needs time and coaching . Yet you are dumping him after 9 gms and 15 mins.. just sit back and watch a 24 yr old grow. You got two yrs. Lije I told then to do ….
I said he deserves a shot. And apparently Kings FO believes me. Just tell them I want my chk. Two yrs. Amazing its what I said they should sign him to. Now if they were listening to me. They will coach him. How does it feel to see your team Looking to me lol.
You’re schizophrenic.
I see the future lmao. Why is it I can even predict what Kings will do. And you can’t even see the benefit of hitting on the 42nd pick. Go get that puppy lol. Somogasvto care about you. You know what’s SICK. Is a Kings fan hating on a young talent trying to make it as a pro. And just losing his mind over a Knicks fan thinking its a wise move. Thats F n a suckness …. In sucking so long really affects you.
Don’t call the hotline yet lol. Hang in there
Killian Hayes —- imo never developed. And pushing him only set him back. So using his NBA stats is meaningless. Did you watch him play at least 50 gms plus. Over the yrs. OK the “washed__bon r” uses 6 yrs like it means som. Last two he wasn’t around.
2025-26 — he was in 9 gms in G-league and tore it up
2025-26 Kings have brought him up, has pkayed 15 mins, 9 gms. The bon r wants Westbrook stats. Someone he gated to sign, says was washed. Y
2024-25 with Nets played 6 gms. 2024-25 (Long Island Nets): Averaged 12.0 points and over 5 assists, with a 50.9% true shooting percentage. Had high of 34 pts n 9 ast Dec 9.
2023-24 spent 4 yrs with Pistons. A team that didn’t coach him. Expecting too much too soon. In 4yrs
26 mins, 43% 2pt, 28% 3pt, 78% FT
3 reb, 5.2 ast, 1.2 stl, 8.2 pts — no development
Schroder on Kings this yr — 40 gms, 26.4 mins,
45% 2pt, 34% 3pt, 82% FT, 11 pts, 2.6 reb, 5.3 ast
Clearly an underdeveloped player of 18-22 yrs old on Pistons. Hayes STILL put comparable stats to Schroder on Kings …….
OK washed__bon r ……. When will you learn to give young players a chance. Stop being a Hater Bon r …. Oh, and make sure my Kings check is the way. School is out. 🤫🤫🤫🤫👀
lol can I get a two year deal and shoot 20% 😂
Apparently you can. If you are long 6’5” and can put up 29 pts in G-league. Yeah lol
For real it’s such a joke. Even if he “is 6’5” long” he still can’t shoot. So what, he can pass? He’s rookie Lonzo Ball.
I bet someone a dollar that this guy will be 34 and starting for an nba team. He has decent experience for a relatively young guy. Averaging 26 points in the G league. College Role players are dominating the nba and that’s sad. Watered down bad