OKC Thunder sign Killian Hayes to G League team

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Last updated Oct 15, 2026

OKC Thunder sign Killian Hayes to G League team
Summary

The Oklahoma City Thunder have added former NBA draft pick Killian Hayes to their G League team, the OKC Blue, in a trade with the Cleveland Charge. The Thunder acquired Hayes, along with Justyn Hamilton and Babatunde Akingbola, sending Zack Austin and a 2026 G League second-round draft pick in return. Hayes, the No. 7 pick in the 2020 NBA draft, struggled during his tenure with the Detroit Pistons, averaging 7.9 points and 5 assists per game. Following a challenging start to his NBA career, he has now signed with the Thunder as he seeks to revive his professional prospects in the G League.

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  • •Thunder acquire Killian Hayes from Cleveland Charge on October 14.
  • •Hayes was the No. 7 pick in the 2020 NBA draft.
  • •He has averaged 7.9 points and 5 assists in his career.
  • •The Thunder traded Zack Austin and a 2026 G League second-round pick.
  • •Hayes aims to extend his NBA career through G League play.
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  • 8:01 PMYahoo Sports — OKC Thunder add former top NBA draft pick to G League team
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