The Los Angeles Lakers announced the signing of Nigel Hayes to a 10-day contract, making him available for Friday’s game against the Indiana Pacers. A graduate of Wisconsin, the 23-year-old was not selected in the 2017 NBA Draft.
Hayes joined the New York Knicks roster in Summer League and eventually received an invitation to training camp invite. However, he was cut prior to the regular season beginning.
In 30 games (27 starts) for the Westchester Knicks of the G League, Hayes averaged 14.9 points, 6.6 rebounds and two assists in 35.1 minutes. He shot 44 percent from 3-point range, which presumably was one aspect that attracted the Lakers to Hayes.