Killian Hayes to join Cleveland Cavaliers preseason camp
Mar 1, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Killian Hayes (7) dribbles defended by Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) in the first half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
Still without a team for the 2025-2026 season, Killian Hayes (6’5″, 24 years old) will participate in the Cleveland Cavaliers preseason camp according to our sources.
The French-American point guard, who had attracted interest from European clubs this summer and even received an offer from ASVEL, preferred to continue exploring the NBA market.
Drafted seventh overall in 2020, Killian Hayes failed to establish himself with the Detroit Pistons. They waived him at the end of the 2023-2024 season. Signed by the Nets in summer 2024, he mainly played in the G-League before getting an NBA opportunity on a 10-day contract, which wasn’t renewed. The French guard then returned to Long Island, before ending his season with a severe ankle sprain.
Next goal: convince Kenny Atkinson
In Cleveland, Killian Hayes will have the opportunity to prove his worth to the Cavaliers staff led by former French national team assistant coach Kenny Atkinson. However, securing a guaranteed contract will not be easy with the franchise that finished with the best regular season record in the East in 2024-2025 (64 wins and 18 losses).
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