Overview
- Agent Yann Balikouzou told Shams Charania of ESPN that Hayes and the Kings have agreed to a two-year contract.
- Hayes completed back-to-back 10-day contracts with Sacramento, with the second expiring Saturday night.
- The agreement is expected to be for the minimum salary with 2026–27 non-guaranteed, per James Ham of the Kings Beat.
- Hayes will occupy the Kings’ 15th standard roster slot for the remainder of the season.
- Through 10 appearances for Sacramento, he has averaged 3.8 points, 3.3 assists and 2.0 rebounds in 15.3 minutes, posting a positive plus-minus during a 5–5 stretch.