Killian Hayes’ path back to the NBA runs through the Cleveland Charge after a trade from Long Island. In 33 G League games last season he posted 17.3 points, 5.4 rebounds, 7.4 assists and 2.0 steals in 32.9 minutes, while finally fixing his 3-point stroke to 37.1% with Long Island and 38.1% across a Brooklyn stint. A Montreal finale of 38 points and eight threes signaled real shooting progress. The next step is proving it in NBA minutes with Cleveland.

Udofia’s development plan paid off as Hayes evolved into a shot creator and floor spacer who also feeds teammates. For fantasy, the question is whether the improved shooting will translate to consistent NBA minutes and a meaningful cavalry role with the Cavaliers.

Brooklyn Nets have made strategic moves this offseason that gear them towards strengthening their roster for the 2025-26 NBA season. They exercised team options on four players: Keon Johnson, Jalen Wilson, Tyrese Martin, and Drew Timme. Collectively, this amounts to a commitment of over $8 million for these players, indicating the franchise's belief in their potential contributions.

Keon Johnson, at 23, had a productive season last year, averaging 10.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.2 assists over 79 games. Jalen Wilson also showcased his talent by notching 9.5 points and 3.4 rebounds while playing the same number of games. Tyrese Martin's performance in 60 games yielded 8.7 points per game, displaying solid shooting percentages. Meanwhile, Drew Timme, who joined the Nets in a limited capacity, impressed with 12.1 points and 7.2 rebounds in just nine games. With these players secured, the Nets now have a total of 15 players under contract.