DETROIT, MICHIGAN - MARCH 27: Killian Hayes #7 of the Detroit Pistons handles the ball against Miles McBride #2 of the New York Knicks during the fourth quarter at Little Caesars Arena on March 27, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images) (Nic Antaya, 2022 Nic Antaya)
The Detroit Pistons are releasing guard Killian Hayes on NBA Trade Deadline day after apparently not finding a trade partner.
Hayes, the team’s No. 7 pick in 2021, was released on Thursday just an hour before the 3 p.m. deadline. The news was reported by Shams Charania.
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Hayes never really got going in Detroit, despite being a solid defensive player. He was never able to develop reliable shooting and fell out of favor over the last month due to the lack of offensive production.
The Pistons were looking to trade Hayes, but couldn’t find any takers.
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