Hayes-Davis ended Wednesday's 114-113 loss to the Grizzlies with four points (2-2 FG), two assists and one steal over 14 minutes.
Dillon Brooks (groin) is still sidelined, and that's opened up some minutes at forward. Hayes-Davis has appeared in all five games to open the season, but his role leaves a lot to be desired with an average of 12.6 minutes per night and a shot rate of 10.3 percent.
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Suns' Nigel Hayes-Davis: Not starting Wednesday
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Hayes-Davis will come off the bench Wednesday against the Kings.
Hayes-Davis started in Phoenix's preseason finale with a lot of the key guys resting, but he'll head back to the bench for Wednesday's season opener. He'll be battling Royce O'Neale for the reserve minutes behind Ryan Dunn, which isn't ideal for fantasy hoops.
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Suns' Nigel Hayes-Davis: Logs 15 minutes off the bench
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Hayes-Davis saw 15 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 111-109 preseason loss to Brooklyn and finished with two points (1-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt), one assist and one steal.
Hayes-Davis will help back up the forward spots in Phoenix this upcoming season after a dazzling stint overseas. However, while the team is at full strength, it'll be tough for him to find enough minutes to make an impact in most fantasy leagues.
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Suns' Nigel Hayes-Davis: Returning stateside with Phoenix
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Hayes-Davis agreed to a fully guaranteed one-year contract with the Suns on Monday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Hayes-Davis had a decorated career in Europe and starred for Fenerbahce in the 2024-25 Euroleague season, winning the title and being named Finals MVP. He last played in the NBA during the 2017-18 season, making nine appearances off the bench for the Lakers, Kings and Raptors. However, he should find an easy path toward regular playing time with the Suns this upcoming campaign. Hayes-Davis averaged 16.7 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game in the 2024-25 Euroleague season between the regular season and the playoffs.
