KILLIAN HAYES NEWS

Coming off bench Thursday Hayes isn't starting Thursday's game against the Hornets, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Hayes has been cleared to return from a two-game absence due to a left hand contusion but will come off the bench Thursday while Rodney McGruder remains in the starting lineup. Hayes has come off the bench in 19 appearances this season and has averaged 6.1 points and 4.1 assists in 21.1 minutes per game during those outings.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Officially available Thursday Hayes (hand) is available for Thursday's game against the Hornets.

Impact Hayes missed the last two games with a left hand contusion but was probable ahead of Thursday's matchup, so his status isn't particularly surprising. He'll likely return to the starting lineup while Rodney McGruder comes off the bench. Over Hayes' last nine appearances, he's averaged 7.6 points and 6.6 assists in 28.9 minutes per game.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play Thursday Hayes (hand) is probable for Thursday's game versus Charlotte.

Impact Hayes is expected to play Thursday after missing the previous two games with a left hand contusion. The 21-year-old guard should reclaim his starting spot from Rodney McGruder.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Tuesday Hayes (hand) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Wizards.

Impact Hayes will miss both halves of the Pistons' current back-to-back set due to a left hand contusion. Alec Burks (foot) replaced Hayes in the starting lineup Monday, but the veteran has been ruled out for Tuesday, as well, leaving Cory Joseph as a likely candidate for increased run at point guard.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Monday Hayes (hand) will not play Monday against the Trail Blazers, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact With Hayes unavailable for Monday's game, expect more minutes for Cory Joseph and Alec Burks, with Burks offering a bit more upside. R.J. Hampton might also be able to get more involved in the rotation sans Hayes. For now, Hayes should be considered questionable for Tuesday's matchup with the Wizards.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Monday Hayes is questionable for Monday's game against the Trail Blazers due to a left hand contusion.

Impact Hayes exited Saturday's game against the Cavaliers due to his left hand injury, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be available Monday after being diagnosed with a contusion. Cory Joseph, Jaden Ivey and R.J. Hampton will likely see increased run if Hayes is out.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Done for Saturday Hayes (hand) won't return to Saturday's game against the Cavaliers, Johnny Kane of Bally Sports Detroit reports.

Impact As expected, Hayes will sit out the remainder of the contest after exiting late in the third quarter with a left hand injury. Hayes could be sent in for further tests on his hand, after which the Pistons will determine his status heading into a four-game week that begins Monday versus the Trail Blazers. Before exiting, Hayes produced five points (2-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-3 FT), five assists, two rebounds and one steal in 18 minutes.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits game with hand injury Hayes has departed Saturday's game against the Cavaliers due to a hand injury, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Hayes left the game in the first half, returned in the second half, played less than two minutes and departed again, so he's not likely to give it a go a third time around. This means the Pistons are down another key player, and Cory Joseph is expected to see an uptick in minutes while Hayes is out.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Double-double in Monday's loss Hayes posted 12 points (4-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, 10 assists, two blocks and four steals across 35 minutes during Monday's 117-106 loss to the Hornets.

Impact It's his first double-double since Dec. 26 and just his third of the season. Hayes has started seven straight games for Detroit, but the added responsibility hasn't helped improve his offensive game any, and over that stretch he's averaging 7.4 points, 6.7 assists, 2.9 boards and 1.4 steals while shooting a paltry 25.7 percent from the floor. Unless his shot improves significantly, the 21-year-old will only be of real interest in deep fantasy formats.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shooting struggles continue Hayes totaled 10 points (3-11 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, nine assists and two steals across 30 minutes during Wednesday's 127-109 loss to the Celtics.

Impact Hayes started off ok with six first-half points on 2-of-5 shooting from the field to go along with five assists and two steals. Unfortunately, the point guard failed to find his groove as the game went on, going just 1-of-6 for another four points in the second half, including 0-of-3 from beyond the arc. Hayes is now averaging just 6.7 points per game in February and is shooting a dreadful 15.6 percent from the floor over his last three contests. He did, however, dish out a game-high nine assists on the night and has posted at least five dimes in five straight.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Balanced outing in starting lineup Hayes produced nine points (4-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt), two rebounds, six assists and two steals over 29 minutes during Wednesday's 113-85 loss to Cleveland.

Impact Hayes entered the starting lineup Wednesday and could stick there after leading the team in assists and steals while finishing one point short of surpassing the double-digit scoring mark. Hayes has tallied at least five points, five assists and two steals in two straight contests.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins starting lineup Hayes will start Wednesday's game versus the Cavaliers, Spencer Davies of BasketballNews.com reports.

Impact With Hayes coming off an impressive effort against the Celtics and Alec Burks struggling mightily with his shot, the writing was seemingly on the wall that a lineup change could be forthcoming, especially when Hayes logged 13 more minutes than Burks on Monday. That will indeed be the case Wednesday, so look for Hayes' heightened role to extend, and he could maintain a regular starting spot if he performs well.

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Just misses double-double Monday Hayes accumulated 17 points (7-16 FG, 3-7 3Pt), nine assists, two rebounds, two steals and one block in 32 minutes off the bench during Monday's 111-99 loss to the Celtics.

Impact After going four straight games without scoring more than eight points, the third-year guard shook off his mini-slump. Hayes is still adjusting to his return to the second unit, and since being replaced in the starting five by veteran Alec Burks on Jan. 26, the 21-year-old is averaging 9.5 points, 5.7 assists, 2.0 boards, 1.7 steals and 1.5 threes in 24.8 minutes a game.

FEBRUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shooting woes continue Monday Hayes finished Monday's 111-105 loss to the Mavericks with eight points (3-16 FG, 2-10 3Pt), seven assists, three rebounds and two steals in 29 minutes.

Impact Despite coming off the bench for the third game in a row, Hayes picked up quality minutes and tied Bojan Bogdanovic for the second-highest usage rate (26.7 percent) on the team, but the third-year guard proceeded to set fire to fantasy managers' field-goal percentage. Assuming head coach Dwane Casey remains committed to separating Hayes and Jaden Ivey by keeping the former player with the second unit, Hayes' uptick in usage may be able to offset any decline in his overall playing time. However, inefficiency has plagued Hayes regardless of whether he's started or come off the bench this season, so he remains a better fit as a streaming option for steals and assists or as a back-end player in 12-team category leagues for managers who are punting field-goal percentage.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will be available Thursday Hayes (shoulder) will be available for Thursday's game against the Nets, Mike Curtis of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Hayes sat out Monday's loss to the Bucks due to a left shoulder contusion, but he logged a full practice Wednesday and will return to action Thursday. Over his past eight appearances, the lefty point guard has averaged 13.3 points, 8.0 assists, 2.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 32.5 minutes per game.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs full practice Wednesday Head coach Dwane Casey said Hayes (shoulder) logged a full practice Wednesday, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Hayes was sidelined for Monday's loss to the Bucks due to a left shoulder contusion. However, it appears like his absence was merely precautionary, and he'll have a good chance to return to action Thursday in Brooklyn. However, fantasy mangers are still encouraged to confirm his status when Detroit releases its next injury report, which should surface sometime Wednesday afternoon.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Hayes (shoulder) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against the Bucks.

Impact Hayes will be sidelined for at least one contest due to a left shoulder contusion. His next chance to suit up will come Thursday in Brooklyn. In Hayes' absence, Alec Burks, Cory Joseph and Hamidou Diallo are all candidates for increased roles in Detroit's backcourt.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Monday Hayes is questionable for Monday's game against Milwaukee due to a left shoulder contusion.

Impact Hayes has played 30-plus minutes in seven of his last eight appearances, and he's averaged 13.3 points, 8.0 assists, 2.3 rebounds and 2.3 steals in 32.5 minutes per game during that time. If his shoulder issue prevents him from playing against the Bucks, Alec Burks will likely see additional run.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes out eight dimes Hayes supplied four points (2-13 FG, 0-6 3Pt), one rebound, eight assists and two steals across 31 minutes during Thursday's 126-108 loss to the Bulls.

Impact Hayes was inefficient from the floor during Thursday's loss in Paris, but he remained productive as a distributor and racked up at least two steals for the sixth time in the last seven matchups. He's been held to single-digit scoring totals in four of his eight appearances since returning from a three-game absence, and he's averaged 13.3 points, 8.0 assists, 2.3 rebounds and 2.3 steals in 32.5 minutes per game during that time.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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JANUARY 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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JANUARY 18, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Just misses double-double Hayes had 18 points (7-14 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, nine assists, one block and one steal across 34 minutes during Wednesday's 135-118 win over the Timberwolves.

Impact The third-year point guard is still struggling with consistency since taking over the starting spot from Cade Cunningham (lower leg) in November, but Hayes is beginning to flash his upside more often. His improved three-point shooting is especially encouraging -- the 21-year-old has drained at least one three in eight straight games, averaging 14.5 points, 7.4 assists, 3.1 boards, 1.9 steals and 1.9 three-pointers over that stretch while shooting 37.5 percent (15-for-40) from beyond the arc.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

The Detroit News This week's News & Views looks Killian Hayes, the team's brutal schedule and the forthcoming return of Isaiah Livers.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • DETROITNEWS.COM

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JANUARY 9, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM