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Ex-Pistons first-rounder strengthens NBA comeback case

Story byJustin GrassoTue, January 6, 2026 at 8:36 PM UTC·2 min readEx-Pistons first-rounder strengthens NBA comeback case originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Former Detroit Pistons guard Killian Hayes is working on getting back on the NBA’s radar. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe young veteran guard didn’t go too far to showcase his talent. Currently, Hayes is in the NBA G League, competing for the Cleveland Cavaliers’ affiliate, the Cleveland Charge. Recently, Hayes had a string of matchups, which will sit well on his current resume. via @NBAPR: Cleveland Charge guard Killian Hayes has been named the NBA G League Player of the Week. Over the past four games for the Charge, Hayes has averaged 26.3 points per game.

Ex-Pistons first-rounder strengthens NBA comeback case

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Key Highlights

  • He averaged nearly a double-double, dishing out 9.3 assists per game. During the Charge’s Tip-Off Tournament run, Hayes appeared in 10 games.
  • Seeing the court for 26.6 minutes per game, Hayes shot 46 percent from the field, producing 22.1 points per game.
  • He also averaged 6.8 assists and 3.0 rebounds. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe first week of the regular season is off on the right foot for Hayes.
  • He’s knocking down his field goals with efficiency (50 percent) and hitting on 35 percent of his threes (taking 8.5 attempts per game). Entering the NBA, Hayes was coming from an overseas club.
  • He was garnering attention as a top-10 prospect.
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