Overview

• Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reported the agreement as Cleveland moves to bolster backcourt depth.
• Contract terms were not disclosed, with multiple reports characterizing it as a training-camp deal without an opening-night guarantee.
• Hayes logged six games for Brooklyn in 2024–25, averaging 9.0 points, 5.2 assists and 3.0 rebounds while hitting 38.1% from three, and posted 17.3 points, 7.4 assists and 5.4 rebounds for Long Island in the G League.
• The 2020 No. 7 pick spent his first four seasons with the Pistons and, no longer eligible for a two-way contract, must earn a standard 15-man spot in camp.
• Reports said ASVEL, Real Madrid and Anadolu Efes showed interest this offseason, and the Cavaliers also signed center Thomas Bryant earlier Tuesday.