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.
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.
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Pistons' Killian Hayes: Will be available Thursday
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Hayes (shoulder) will be available for Thursday's game against the Nets, Mike Curtis of The Detroit News reports.
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.
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Pistons' Killian Hayes: Logs full practice Wednesday
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Head coach Dwane Casey said Hayes (shoulder) logged a full practice Wednesday, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.
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.
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Pistons' Killian Hayes: Ruled out
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Hayes (shoulder) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against the Bucks.
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.
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Pistons' Killian Hayes: Questionable Monday
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Hayes is questionable for Monday's game against Milwaukee due to a left shoulder contusion.
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.
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Pistons' Killian Hayes: Dishes out eight dimes
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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.
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.
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Pistons' Killian Hayes: Just misses double-double
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Hayes had 18 points (7-14 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), nine assists, three rebounds, one block and one steal across 34 minutes during Wednesday's 135-118 win over the Timberwolves.
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.
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Pistons' Killian Hayes: Sets season high to lead offense
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Hayes totaled 26 points (11-17 FG, 4-8 3Pt), four rebounds, six assists, one block and three steals over 34 minutes during Sunday's 123-111 loss to Philadelphia.
Hayes connected on a team-best mark from deep while leading the team in scoring and setting a new season-high point mark. Hayes has now scored 20 or more points on three occasions this season.
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Pistons' Killian Hayes: Season-high five steals Friday
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Hayes ended with 18 points (8-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt), three rebounds, seven assists and five steals in 36 minutes during Friday's 121-109 loss to the Spurs.
After shooting just 25 percent in Wednesday's win, Hayes knocked the rust off Friday with a well-rounded performance. The second-year ballhandler shot 57 percent from the field on 14 attempts while dishing out seven dimes. He managed an impressive season-high five steals on the defensive side of the ball, to boot. Overall, it was one of his better performances of the season.
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Pistons' Killian Hayes: Season-high dimes in return
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Hayes notched nine points (3-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, 13 assists and one steal over 35 minutes during Wednesday's 122-119 victory over Golden State.
Hayes was rusty from the floor in his return to action after missing three games to suspension, shooting just 25 percent from the field and three-point range. His 13 assists mark a season-high output for the point guard from France, though his inefficiency as a shooter really drags his fantasy value down. Hayes is knocking down just 37.5 percent of his attempts from the field this season. That said, he is averaging 11.5 points as a starter and is shooting a bit better in that role (40.7 percent). Paired with a heightened assist rate (6.6 per game as a starter), Hayes is worth rostering in many formats.
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Pistons' Killian Hayes: Starting in return
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Hayes (suspension) will rejoin the starting five for Wednesday's game against the Warriors, Keith Langlois of the Pistons' official site reports.
With Hayes' three-game suspension served, the 21-year-old guard will return to the starting point guard slot and bump Saddiq Bey to the second unit. Over his last 12 games, Hayes has averaged 11.3 points, 6.6 assists and 1.0 steals over 28.1 minutes.
Hayes has been suspended for Detroit's next three games as a result of his involvement in an altercation during Wednesday's game against the Magic.
Hayes was one of 11 players suspended by the NBA as a result of Wednesday's scuffle, though he'll be forced to serve the longest ban. He's eligible to return Jan. 4 at Golden State, which opens the door for Cory Joseph and Alec Burks to make an impact at point guard over Detroit's next three contests.
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Pistons' Killian Hayes: Ejected from Wednesday's win
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Hayes ended with five points (1-4 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and three assists across 16 minutes before getting ejected from Wednesday's 121-101 victory over Orlando.
The Pistons roared out to a big lead in the second quarter, and Orlando's Moritz Wagner took out his frustration on Hayes, shoving him into the Detroit bench as the two chased after a loose ball. A bench-clearing scrum ensued with Wagner, Hayes and Hamidou Diallo all getting ejected and plenty of other players potentially facing suspensions from the NBA for their actions. Hayes had been finding a groove at point guard in the absence of Cade Cunningham (lower leg), averaging 13.9 points, 6.3 assists, 4.1 boards, 1.6 threes and 1.0 steals in the seven games prior to Wednesday's abbreviated outing. Alec Burks, who stepped up big after Hayes was tossed and finished the game with 32 points, would likely be the biggest beneficiary if Hayes does get suspended.
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Pistons' Killian Hayes: Records second double-double
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Hayes contributed 18 points (6-17 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 10 assists, five rebounds and one steal in 39 minutes during Monday's 142-131 overtime loss to the Clippers.
Hayes had it going early, knocking down five of 10 shots from the field for 13 points in the first half, including three of five three-point attempts as Detroit tried to keep pace with the Clippers. He struggled offensively from then on, making just one more field-goal attempt between the second half and overtime, though he did dish out seven assists over that stretch to finish with 10 on the night. It was just Hayes' second double-double of the season and his fifth time this month with 15 or more points.
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Pistons' Killian Hayes: Solid game in loss
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Hayes closed with 17 points (7-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, five assists and two steals across 31 minutes during Friday's 130-105 loss to the Hawks.
Hayes played well overall with efficient scoring, decent assist and rebounding numbers, and some defensive production with two steals. The third-year guard continues to add plenty of standard-league value this season, particularly with Cade Cunningham out (shin). In 35 games, Hayes is averaging 9.0 points, 5.2 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 1.1 steals in 25.4 minutes per game. He has at least four assists in all 12 of the team's December games.
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Pistons' Killian Hayes: Starting Wednesday
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Hayes (knee) will start Wednesday's game versus the 76ers, Austin Krell of USA Today reports.
Hayes joined the injury report after Tuesday's game versus the Jazz due to a left knee contusion, but it appears the issue isn't severe. Hayes should maintain his starting role at point guard and log his usual minutes, barring a setback.
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Pistons' Killian Hayes: Questionable Wednesday
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Hayes is considered questionable for Wednesday's contest versus the 76ers due to a left knee contusion.
Hayes compiled mediocre production over 26 minutes against the Jazz on Tuesday and may have suffered an injury along the way. His status will be worth monitoring ahead of the opening tip, and an absence could lead to one of Cory Joseph or Alec Burks drawing a start Wednesday.
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Pistons' Killian Hayes: Modest production against Jazz
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Hayes had four points (2-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt), four rebounds, five assists and one steal over 26 minutes during Tuesday's 126-111 loss to the Jazz.
Hayes had scored in double figures in his last three appearances, but he was held in check during Tuesday's defeat. Although he's been inconsistent since the start of December, he's averaged 11.8 points, 7.1 assists and 3.4 rebounds in 28.1 minutes per game, which all outpace his season averages.
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Pistons' Killian Hayes: Puts up 25 points
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Hayes chipped in 25 points (9-19 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 2-5 FT), seven rebounds and eight assists in 34 minutes during Wednesday's 141-134 overtime win over Charlotte.
Hayes had been held to only 10 total points over his last two contests heading into Wednesday's matchup, but he delivered a stellar scoring night in the win. This marks the second time he's reached the 20-point threshold in December over seven contests. Hayes has also been finding success as a passer, averaging 8.0 assists over his last five games.
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Pistons' Killian Hayes: Showcases passing ability
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Hayes closed Wednesday's 104-98 loss to the Pelicans with 17 points (8-17 FG, 1-5 3Pt), 12 assists, six rebounds and two steals in 32 minutes.
Hayes dished out a season-high assist total on the way to his first double-double of the 2022-23 campaign. The point guard has also scored in double digits in six of his last seven contests and continues to provide value across the board for fantasy managers. Hayes is averaging 8.3 points, 5.0 assists, 2.7 rebounds and 1.1 steals through 27 appearances.
