Height
6'4"
Weight
195 lbs
Age
24
Experience
0 yrs
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsC
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 229 | 5.1 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 30.6% | 28.0% | 78.2% |
| 2025-26 | | 14 | 5.1 | 2.6 | 3.4 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$264K
Guaranteed
$3.0M
AAV
$264K/yr
Performance Analysis
Killian Hayes earns a C Performance grade — solid for a ascending player entering his prime window, with room to grow into a larger role. Through 229 games, Killian is contributing 5.1 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game in his role. Killian's strongest area is APG at 3.4, which compares favorably to the point guard median of 4.0. The biggest area for growth is PPG at 5.1 (point guard median: 15.0). Among 93 NBA point guards graded this season, Killian ranks 44th. At 24, Killian is still developing. The production should improve as he gains experience and a larger role with the Sacramento Kings.
Current Sentiment
Hayes remains a cautionary tale of unfulfilled potential from his Pistons days. Repeated 10-day contracts signal organizational uncertainty about his NBA viability. Career 7.4 PER reflects genuine on-court struggles that headlines cannot obscure. Media frames him charitably as a depth evaluation, but the subtext is clear: desperation. At best, he's a depth lottery ticket with minimal fan investment or optimism.
Transaction History
Sacramento Kings sign Killian Hayes
Sacramento Kings · signing · 3/15/2026
Sacramento Kings sign Killian Hayes
Sacramento Kings · signing · 3/5/2026
Sacramento Kings sign Killian Hayes
Sacramento Kings · signing · 2/23/2026
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