Killian Hayes Grades & Analysis — PG | Sacramento Kings

Height

6'4"

Weight

195 lbs

Age

Experience

0 yrs

B-

CVI

D-

Sentiment

Performance

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Fan Verdict

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Career StatsC

Year	Team	GP	PPG	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	FG%	3PT%	FT%
Career		229	5.1	2.6	3.4	0.5	0.2	30.6%	28.0%	78.2%
2025-26		14	5.1	2.6	3.4

Recent Games

Date	OPP	Result	MIN	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	FG	3PT	+/-
Wed, 4/8	@ GSW	L 105-110	32	18	4	4	4	0	6-13	3-7	0

Current Contract

Length

1 year

Total Value

$3.0M

Guaranteed

$3.0M

AAV

$3.0M/yr

Guaranteed %100%

Contract Value Index (CVI)

B-

Good Value

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Killian Hayes landing a one-year, $3M deal with Sacramento earns a B- CVI, representing solid value for a reclamation project with legitimate upside. The Kings are essentially getting a lottery ticket on the former top-10 pick at replacement-level money, betting their player development infrastructure can unlock the playmaking vision that made Hayes intriguing coming out of France. At just 23 years old, Hayes still has the size and court awareness to be a quality backup point guard, and his defensive length gives him a higher floor than most minimum-salary options. Sacramento's championship window remains narrow with De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis in their primes, so taking a low-risk flyer on Hayes makes perfect sense — if he develops into a serviceable starter, it's a massive win at this price point. The short-term commitment also preserves future flexibility while giving Hayes a chance to rebuild his value in a system that's proven adept at maximizing guard talent. This is exactly the type of calculated gamble that championship-contending teams should be making with their depth pieces.

Performance Analysis

#44 of 93 Point Guards

FCA+

Killian Hayes earns a C Performance grade — solid for a ascending player entering his prime window, with room to grow into a larger role. Through 229 games, Killian is contributing 5.1 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game in his role. Killian's strongest area is APG at 3.4, which compares favorably to the point guard median of 4.0. The biggest area for growth is PPG at 5.1 (point guard median: 15.0). Among 93 NBA point guards graded this season, Killian ranks 44th. At 24, Killian is still developing. The production should improve as he gains experience and a larger role with the Sacramento Kings.