Lewis: Brooklyn Nets won’t renew Killian Hayes’ 10-day
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In a bit of a surprise, French point guard Killian Hayes who started the last five games for Brooklyn will not get a second 10-day deal, Brian Lewis reports Killian Hayes, who the Brooklyn Nets started at point guard the last five games, won’t be retained, Brian Lewis of the Post reports. The Nets had the option of renewing his 10-day contract but declined...
Brooklyn did not keep Killian Hayes on a second 10-day contract, sources told the Post. After Hayes started the past five straight games, his deal expired today. It could be a sign that starting point guard D'Angelo Russell is getting close to a return. #Nets— Brian Lewis (@NYPost_Lewis) March 2, 2025
Hayes averaged 9.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 5.2 assists per game in six games shooting 41.9% overall and 38.1% from three. In two games vs. the Thunder and Trail Blazers, he scored 35 points on 57/54/100 while handing out 11 assists. On Saturday night, Hayes had his least productive game finishing with four points, four rebounds, and three assists.
When signed to his first 10-day, Hayes was coming off a hot streak in the G League. In his last seven games with Long Island, he averaged 23.4 point and shot 58% overall and 50% from three.
With D’Angelo Russell likely to return soon and Trendon Watford playing well at the point, it’s unlikely Hayes would have received many minutes even though Jordi Fernandez seemed a big fan.
The move was a bit of a surprise. Hayes himself had been hopeful, telling the media of his gratitude.
“I’m excited for this opportunity. I think it was a great time here. I was happy to be back here. So we’ll see what happens.” he had said.
Hayes status with the Long Island Nets remains uncertain, Lewis reports. The Nets retain his G League rights, but with only 10 games left on the G League affiliate’s schedule, it may not be worth it for him to return.
The decision will open up a roster spot whether the Nets choose to give another player a 10-day or a standard deal.
Indeed, Yossi Gozlan of CapSheets.com thinks Brooklyn could have enough cap space under the luxury tax threshold to add two players.
“They could add a 15th player to a prorated minimum deal now,” said Gozlan of the opening created by Hayes decision.
However, there is a twist that might limit Brooklyn, adds Gozlan. Cam Johnson has a $563,000 incentive that he’s about to reach. That would cut the Nets available cap space in half.
Nets’ Killian Hayes won’t return on second 10-day deal in potential telling D’Angelo Russell sign - Brian Lewis - New York Post
Report: Nets will not give Killian Hayes a second 10-day contract - Sharif Phillips Keaton - Sports Illustrated
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