Killian Hayes, the 2020 No. 7 pick, resurfaced for Brooklyn on a pair of 10-day contracts, providing guard depth during a rocky injury stretch. In six games with the Nets, he averaged 9.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 5.2 assists, shooting 41.9% from the floor and 38.1% from three. Hayes credited mentorship from head coach Jordi Fernandez as he looked to sharpen his decision-making and footwork while adjusting to NBA pace. Brooklyn ultimately did not extend another 10-day deal, opting for D’Angelo Russell as the facilitator, leaving Hayes hungry for a fresh opportunity and a potential training camp invite toward the end of September. Hayes’ journey—rising with Detroit, navigating release and a late-season Nets opportunity—highlights the volatile path for a former top-10 pick seeking a stable NBA role. His case is a reminder to fantasy managers that late-season stashes can pay off if a player lands in the right system with opportunity.