Not so way back, Killian Hayes was thought of to be a can’t-miss NBA prospect.
Although his offense wanted some sharpening, he got here with expertise gained abroad and appeared like a stable playmaker.
Sadly, that hasn’t been the case so far.
Accidents and subpar play have gotten in the best way of his profession, and that reportedly has occurred once more.
“The Brooklyn Nets are waiving former No. 7 pick Killian Hayes, sources tell ESPN. Hayes will continue to rehab a hip injury and pursue an NBA deal with Nets’ Long Island G League affiliate,” insider Shams Charania wrote on X.
The Brooklyn Nets are waiving former No. 7 decide Killian Hayes, sources inform ESPN. Hayes will proceed to rehab a hip damage and pursue an NBA cope with Nets’ Lengthy Island G League affiliate. pic.twitter.com/JGzzjCjzOO
The Nets signed Hayes shortly after he was waived by the Detroit Pistons, who chosen him within the 2020 NBA Draft.
Hayes did not make an look in any of Brooklyn’s 4 video games this preseason as a result of damage, and head coach Jordi Fernandez claimed that they didn’t wish to rush him or power him again on the ground till he was one hundred pc.
Meaning the Nets might nonetheless have a spot on their roster for him as soon as he’s able to go and works his means up from the G League.
In 4 seasons with the Pistons, he averaged 8.1 factors and 5.2 assists per recreation on 38.2 % taking pictures from the ground in 210 appearances.
Although these numbers won’t be encouraging, at 23 years previous there’s nonetheless an opportunity he might flip the tables and turn out to be a serviceable NBA participant.
