The Kings signed Hayes to a second 10-day contract Thursday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

EDGE Analysis

His first deal expired Thursday, but Sacramento wants to get another look at the 2020 first-round pick for at least their next handful of games. Hayes will be vying with second-year player Devin Carter for backup minutes at point guard, with the former averaging 2.2 points, 3.4 assists and 1.4 rebounds in 13.0 minutes per tilt through five games with the Kings.

Hayes became a free agent Wednesday after his 10-day contract expired.

EDGE Analysis

The Kings will need to re-sign Hayes to a second 10-day deal or a rest-of-season pact in order for him to be eligible to play in their next game Thursday versus the Pelicans. The 24-year-old point guard appeared in all five of Sacramento's games upon signing his contract, averaging 2.2 points, 3.4 assists and 1.4 rebounds in 13.0 minutes.

The Kings signed Hayes to a 10-day contract Sunday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hayes has spent the entire 2025-26 season in the G League with the Cleveland Charge after failing to make the Cavaliers' 15-man squad at the end of training camp in mid-October. In the G League, he is averaging 23.1 points, 8.1 assists, 3.9 rebounds, 2.3 threes and 1.7 steals over 31.8 minutes per game. Hayes -- who was selected by the Pistons with the No. 7 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft -- appeared in six regular-season games (five starts) for the Nets during the 2024-25 campaign and averaged 9.0 points, 5.2 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 1.3 threes over 27.0 minutes per game. He'll have the chance to establish a role for himself in the Kings' rotation now that Zach LaVine (finger) and De'Andre Hunter (eye) are both out for the rest of the season.

Hayes was waived by the Cavaliers on Wednesday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hayes will be let go after signing with the Cavaliers on Sept. 23, but is expected to join their G League affiliate, the Cleveland Charge, as he works toward another opportunity. The No. 7 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft spent part of last season with the Nets, averaging 9.0 points, 5.2 assists and 3.0 rebounds across six regular-season appearances.

Hayes and the Cavaliers agreed to a deal Tuesday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

EDGE Analysis

The specifics of the deal have yet to be reported, but this could be an invitation to a training camp. Hayes last spent time with the Nets during the 2024-25 regular season, posting averages of 9.0 points, 5.2 assists and 3.0 rebounds in six appearances. Hayes could be an option to provide depth in the backcourt behind Lonzo Ball with Darius Garland (toe) sidelined to begin the season.

Hayes became a free agent Sunday after his 10-day contract with the Nets expired, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Look for the Nets to either re-sign Hayes to a second 10-day deal or bring aboard another player to fill the vacant roster spot before their next game Tuesday in San Antonio. After signing with Brooklyn on Feb. 20, Hayes appeared in each of the Nets' ensuing six games, making five starts while averaging 9.0 points (on 41.9 percent shooting from the field), 5.2 assists, 3.0 rebounds, 1.3 three-pointers, 0.7 steals and 0.7 blocks in 27.2 minutes per contest.

Hayes logged 16 points (5-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 30 minutes during Friday's 121-102 loss to Portland.

EDGE Analysis

Hayes filled the box score Friday, matching the team high in scoring as well. The 23-year-old floor general has now started four games in a row, during which he's averaged 11.3 points, 6.3 assists, 3.3 rebounds, 0.8 steals, 0.8 blocks and 2.0 three-pointers in 28.9 minutes while shooting 50.0 percent from deep. Hayes should continue carrying a short-term boost in fantasy value while D'Angelo Russell (ankle) remains on the shelf, but his streaming appeal could wear off once the latter is able to return.

Hayes logged 19 points (7-13 FG, 5-10 3Pt), two rebounds and seven assists in 34 minutes during Wednesday's 129-121 loss to the Thunder.

EDGE Analysis

Hayes made his third straight start for the Nets and posted another solid line, including a season-high mark in points, as he ended just three assists shy of a double-double. It's only been three starts, but Hayes has left some good sensations with averages of 9.7 points, 3.0 rebounds, 7.0 assists and 0.7 steals per game in those three starts.

Hayes ended Monday's 107-99 loss to the Wizards with seven points (2-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, eight assists, one block and two steals in 25 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

D'Angelo Russell (ankle) has missed the past two games for Brooklyn and is expected to be re-evaluated prior to Wednesday's game against the Thunder. Hayes now has three games under his belt with Brooklyn, and he's off to a slow start, hitting 31.3 percent from the field and 16.7 percent from beyond the arc. He's been an effective playmaker, however, averaging 5.7 assists in 24.0 minutes.

Hayes is in the Nets' starting lineup against the 76ers on Saturday, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hayes signed a 10-day contract with the Nets on Wednesday and made his team debut against the Cavaliers on Thursday, during which he logged five points, three assists, one rebound and one block over 21 minutes. He'll slide into the starting lineup Saturday due to D'Angelo Russell being out with an ankle injury while Jalen Wilson and Tyrese Martin remain on the bench.