Pistons' Killian Hayes: Moves back to starting five
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Hayes is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Knicks, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Hayes moves back to the starting lineup after four straight games coming off the bench, and he will attempt to boost the team on the offensive side of the ball. Hayes is averaging 10.2 points, 4.5 assists and 3.0 rebounds per game when deployed as a starter.
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Pistons' Killian Hayes: Plays season-low 14 minutes
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Hayes closed with zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two assists and two steals across 14 minutes during Monday's 107-103 loss to the Nuggets.
Hayes played in Monday's contest with padding to help protect his sprained left shoulder, but it's unclear how much the injury impacted Hayes' workload. No setback was reported, so it's possible that Hayes is beginning to get phased out of Detroit's rotation. He has averaged just 4.8 points in 21.0 minutes per game over his last four contests.
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Pistons' Killian Hayes: Cleared for Monday
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Hayes (shoulder) will play Monday against Denver.
Hayes will return after a one-game absence due to a left shoulder sprain. Marcus Sasser will likely see a dip in usage, although Hayes will come off the bench with Jaden Ivey remaining in the starting lineup alongside Cade Cunningham.
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Pistons' Killian Hayes: Probable for Monday
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Hayes (shoulder) is probable for Monday's game against the Nuggets.
Hayes missed his first game of the season Sunday against Toronto, but perhaps the Pistons were being cautious on the front end of the back-to-back set. Hayes' fantasy value was trending down prior to the absence, but maybe the day off will help rejuvenate him going forward.
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Pistons' Killian Hayes: Inactive Sunday
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Hayes (shoulder) is out Sunday against Toronto.
Hayes will miss his first game of the season after starting all 13 games for Detroit thus far. His usage has dwindled in recent games in favor of Jaden Ivey, setting up Ivey and, to a lesser extent Marcus Sasser, for enlarged workloads.
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Pistons' Killian Hayes: Questionable to play Sunday
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Hayes is questionable to play Sunday due to a left shoulder sprain, Mike Curtis of The Detroit News reports.
Hayes has been slumping of late and has registered three single-digit scoring outputs while shooting 36.4 percent from the field in that span, so perhaps the shoulder injury might be the reason behind the sudden slump. If Hayes can't go Sunday, then Jaden Ivey or Marcus Sasser would be in line to handle bigger roles.
Hayes ended Tuesday's 126-120 loss to Atlanta with eight points (3-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, five assists, two blocks and one steal in 23 minutes.
Hayes combining for 15 points on 6-for-16 shooting over his last two games is indicative of the player who struggled to crack Detroit's rotation last year. However, the 22-year-old has reduced his turnovers significantly and is earning minutes through his defensive effort. Hayes continues to start and finds himself in a balanced timeshare with Jaden Ivey, although there could be mounting pressure in Detroit for Ivey to get more playing time.
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Pistons' Killian Hayes: Scores 21 points
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Hayes ended with 21 points (8-12 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, seven assists, one block and one steal over 34 minutes during Monday's 120-109 loss to the Warriors.
The Pistons were missing seven players due to injuries, including Jaden Ivey and Alec Burks. Hayes is generally a low-usage offensive player who focuses on playmaking, but he stepped up on that end of the floor out of necessity. Hayes has been terrific over his last three games, averaging 14.7 points and 7.0 assists.
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Pistons' Killian Hayes: Limited offensive output in defeat
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Hayes ended Wednesday's 110-101 loss to the Trail Blazers with zero points (0-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and three steals over 26 minutes.
Although Hayes was held scoreless for the first time this year during Wednesday's loss, he racked up multiple steals for the third time over the first five games of the season. He's shooting just 27.3 percent from the floor to begin the year but is still averaging 6.4 points, 3.6 assists, 2.4 rebounds and 1.8 steals in 27.2 minutes per game.
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Pistons' Killian Hayes: Starting season opener
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Hayes is part of the first unit for Wednesday's game against the Heat, Keith Langlois of Pistons.com reports.
Surprisingly, Hayes will draw the starting nod in the backcourt alongside Cade Cunningham instead of Jaden Ivey. Though Hayes has historically been a strong producer in the assist column, he's likely to be relegated to an off-ball role when on the floor with Cunningham.
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Pistons' Killian Hayes: Out with knee issue
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Hayes is sitting out Friday's preseason game against Dallas with a left knee sprain.
This is a tough blow for Hayes, but perhaps the Pistons are just being extra cautious. Hayes had a rough fantasy outlook coming into training camp, but he made a strong case for a rotation spot with his play in the preseason.
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Pistons' Killian Hayes: Moves to bench
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Hayes moved to the bench for Friday's preseason game against the Mavericks.
The Pistons are giving Jaden Ivey a look with the starters Friday. Hayes showed plenty of promise during the preseason, but he'll likely have to settle for a backup role to open the regular season.
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Pistons' Killian Hayes: Strong output as scorer
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Hayes delivered 16 points (7-13 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, three assists and a steal across 26 minutes in Thursday's 128-125 preseason win over the Thunder.
Hayes got the start at point guard with Cade Cunningham (quadriceps) sidelined, and while he didn't shine as a playmaker in the way Marcus Sasser did (eight assists off the bench), he still looked good as the main orchestrator on offense. Hayes is likely to open the season as the main backup guard behind Cunningham and Jaden Ivey.
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Pistons' Killian Hayes: Gets start Thursday
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Hayes is in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason contest against the Thunder, Rylan Stiles of FanSided.com reports.
Hayes will get the nod since Cade Cunningham has been ruled out with a left quadriceps injury. Hayes is in the mix to earn minutes as the backup point guard, and a solid showing here could move the needle in the right direction.
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Pistons' Killian Hayes: Pops for 26 points in finale
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Hayes closed with 26 points (8-18 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 7-8 FT), eight rebounds, seven assists and one block across 39 minutes during Sunday's 103-81 loss to the Bulls.
Hayes finished with at least 25 points, six assists and four rebounds in back-to-back games to end the campaign. The Pistons have already exercised a team option on Hayes' contract for the 2023-24 campaign, but the 2020 first-round pick may struggle to find significant playing time when both Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey are healthy next season.
Hayes produced 28 points (9-19 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 7-7 FT), four rebounds, six assists, one block and four steals over 40 minutes during Friday's 122-115 win over the Pacers.
Hayes was dynamic in the win Friday, pouring in a career-high 28 points to go with five combined steals and blocks. While efficiency has been an ongoing issue for Hayes, the absence of Cade Cunningham has certainly done wonders for his confidence. Poor shooting aside, Hayes has been able to provide consistent production on both ends of the floor, averaging 6.2 assists and 1.4 steals. His role heading into next season remains murky, and we will likely see him go undrafted in a lot of formats.
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Pistons' Killian Hayes: Dime leader in near double-double
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Hayes ended with seven points (3-8 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound and eight assists across 42 minutes during Tuesday's 118-105 loss to the Heat.
Hayes posted a team-high assist total while finishing Tuesday's game two dimes and three points short of a double-double performance. Hayes has recorded at least five assists in 12 straight games.
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Pistons' Killian Hayes: Scores 10 points in loss
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Hayes logged 10 points (3-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, six assists and one block across 28 minutes during Friday's 121-115 loss to Houston.
Despite shooting 39 percent from the field over the past 10 games, Hayes has kept his fantasy value afloat with his ability to chip in across the board. He's averaging 13.2 points, 7.8 assists, 3.6 rebounds, 1.6 steals and 0.6 three-pointers in that same span. He's having a great fantasy campaign for those managers who were able to punt field-goal percentage or for those in points formats.
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Pistons' Killian Hayes: Suffers leg injury late
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Hayes was sidelined for the final 4:17 of Wednesday's 107-106 loss to the Thunder with an apparent leg injury, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.
The Pistons didn't provide an update on Hayes after the game, but the injury helps explain why the starting point guard was off the floor for the final four minutes of a competitive game. Prior to giving way to R.J. Hampton in crunch time, Hayes posted 11 points (5-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt), six rebounds and five assists in 32 minutes. As a recent lottery pick who needs all the reps he can get at the NBA level, Hayes doesn't fit the profile of the veterans that the 16-60 Pistons have been holding out with suspect injuries of late, but the 22-year-old could still be a candidate to sit out the final six games if there's truly any concern about the injury he suffered Wednesday.
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Pistons' Killian Hayes: Finds shot in second half
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Hayes registered 11 points (5-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt), six rebounds and five assists over 32 minutes during Wednesday's 107-106 loss to the Thunder.
Hayes got off seven shots in the first quarter but connected on just one of them, which came from beyond the arc, while adding three assists. He seemed to find his shooting rhythm in the second half, however, going 4-of-7 from the field for eight points as Detroit lost its 15th straight. The second-year point guard also chipped in six boards and five assists in the contest and has dished out at least five dimes in every game this month. Though he shot the ball much better in the second half Wednesday, Hayes is now shooting just 32.4 percent from the field over his last three games and 38.4 percent in March.
