Kings Sign Hayes to 10-Day Contract

Cleveland Charge guard Killian Hayes joins Sacramento Kings on short-term deal.

Feb. 23, 2026 at 11:26pm

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The Sacramento Kings have signed Cleveland Charge guard Killian Hayes to a 10-day contract. Hayes, who has been a standout player for the Charge in the NBA G League this season, is the sixth different player from the Charge to receive an NBA call-up.

Why it matters

The Kings are looking to bolster their roster with young talent, and Hayes' strong performance in the G League has earned him this opportunity. For the Charge, losing a key player like Hayes is a setback, but it also demonstrates the team's ability to develop NBA-caliber talent.

The details

In 28 games for the Charge this season, Hayes has averaged 23.1 points, 8.3 assists, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.7 steals per game while shooting 46.8% from the field. He scored a career-high 40 points on November 28th and dished out 18 assists twice this season. Hayes was also named NBA G League Player of the Week for games played from December 19th to January 4th.

  • Killian Hayes has been signed to a 10-day contract by the Sacramento Kings.
  • The Charge's next game is on Wednesday, February 25 at 7:00 p.m. against the Osceola Magic.

The players

Killian Hayes

A guard for the Cleveland Charge in the NBA G League, who has been signed to a 10-day contract by the Sacramento Kings.

Sacramento Kings

An NBA team that has signed Killian Hayes to a 10-day contract.

Cleveland Charge

The NBA G League affiliate of the Cleveland Cavaliers, where Killian Hayes has been playing this season.

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What they’re saying

“Killian Hayes has been a standout player for us this season, and we're excited to see him get this opportunity with the Sacramento Kings.”

— Scott Zurilla, Voice of the Cleveland Charge (nba.com)

What’s next

The Charge's road trip continues with a visit to the Osceola Magic (Orlando Magic) on Wednesday, February 25 at 7:00 p.m.

The takeaway

This call-up demonstrates the Charge's ability to develop NBA-caliber talent, as Hayes becomes the sixth player from the team to receive an NBA contract this season. While the Charge will miss Hayes' contributions, this opportunity is a testament to his hard work and the team's strong player development program.