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Report: Detroit Pistons rookie Killian Hayes suffers torn hip labrum

Ben Rohrbach
·2-min read

News of Detroit Pistons rookie Killian Hayes’ injury is not what the team had hoped. The No. 7 overall pick in last year’s NBA draft has torn the labrum in his right hip, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania.

Hayes suffered the injury in the third quarter of Monday’s loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. He was stripped by Bucks guard Jrue Holiday and fell awkwardly underneath the basket unsuccessfully defending in transition.

Hayes, Detroit’s starting point guard, left the seventh game of his career after just 13:24 of game action. The promising 19-year-old French floor general was averaging 4.6 points and 3.6 assists in 21.1 minutes a night.

Video appeared to show Hayes telling trainers he felt a “pop” as they attended to him on the floor. Detroit coach Dwane Casey offered some optimism in the aftermath of Monday’s 125-115 loss, telling reporters, “They thought it was the hip flexor, but they weren’t sure.” An MRI on Hayes’ hip was scheduled for Tuesday, when the Pistons listed him as doubtful with the injury for Wednesday’s rematch with the Bucks.

The injury is a devastating blow for the Pistons, whose 1-6 record ranks them last in the NBA. The history of hip labrum tears is not encouraging, especially for point guards. The injury directly led to career downfalls of former No. 6 overall pick Jonny Flynn at age 21 and All-NBA star Isaiah Thomas at age 28. All Detroit can do is hope the young Hayes can still reach his potential following what is expected to be a lengthy recovery.

Detroit Pistons rookie Killian Hayes has reportedly suffered a significant injury. (Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
Detroit Pistons rookie Killian Hayes has reportedly suffered a significant injury. (Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

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Europe Offshore Pipeline Market Analysis - By Diameter7.1 Overview7.2 Europe Offshore Pipeline Market, By Diameter (2019 and 2027)7.3 More than 24 inches7.3.1 Overview7.3.2 More than 24 inches: Offshore Pipeline Market - Revenue, and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Million)7.4 Less than 24 inches7.4.1 Overview7.4.2 Less than 24 inches: Offshore Pipeline Market - Revenue, and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Million)8. Europe Offshore Pipeline Market Analysis - By Line Type8.1 Overview8.2 Europe Offshore Pipeline Market, By Line Type (2019 and 2027)8.3 Export Line8.3.1 Overview8.3.2 Export Line: Offshore Pipeline Market - Revenue, and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Million)8.4 Transport8.4.1 Overview8.4.2 Transport: Offshore Pipeline Market - Revenue, and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Million)8.5 Others8.5.1 Overview8.5.2 Others: Offshore Pipeline Market - Revenue, and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Million)9. Europe Offshore Pipeline Market Analysis - By Product9.1 Overview9.2 Europe Offshore Pipeline Market, By Product (2019 and 2027)9.3 Oil9.3.1 Overview9.3.2 Oil: Offshore Pipeline Market - Revenue, and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Million)9.4 Gas9.4.1 Overview9.4.2 Gas: Offshore Pipeline Market - Revenue, and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Million)9.5 Refined Products9.5.1 Overview9.5.2 Refined Products: Offshore Pipeline Market - Revenue, and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Million)10. Europe Offshore Pipeline Market - Country Analysis10.1 Overview10.1.1 Europe: Offshore Pipeline Market, by Key Country10.1.1.1 UK: Offshore Pipeline Market - Revenue, and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Million)10.1.1.2 Germany: Offshore Pipeline Market - Revenue, and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Million)10.1.1.3 France: Offshore Pipeline Market - Revenue, and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Million)10.1.1.4 Italy: Offshore Pipeline Market - Revenue, and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Million)10.1.1.5 Russia: Offshore Pipeline Market - Revenue, and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Million)10.1.1.6 Norway: Offshore Pipeline Market - Revenue, and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Million)10.1.1.7 Rest of Europe: Offshore Pipeline Market - Revenue, and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Million)11. Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Europe Offshore Pipeline Market11.1 Europe: Impact Assessment of COVID-19 Pandemic12. Industry Landscape12.1 Overview12.2 Market Initiative12.3 New Product Development12.4 Merger and Acquisition13. Company Profiles13.1 Bechtel Corporation13.1.1 Key Facts13.1.2 Business Description13.1.3 Products and Services13.1.4 Financial Overview13.1.5 SWOT Analysis13.1.6 Key Developments13.2 Fugro13.2.1 Key Facts13.2.2 Business Description13.2.3 Products and Services13.2.4 Financial Overview13.2.5 SWOT Analysis13.2.6 Key Developments13.3 John Wood Group PLC13.3.1 Key Facts13.3.2 Business Description13.3.3 Products and Services13.3.4 Financial Overview13.3.5 SWOT Analysis13.3.6 Key Developments13.4 Larsen & Toubro Limited13.4.1 Key Facts13.4.2 Business Description13.4.3 Products and Services13.4.4 Financial Overview13.4.5 SWOT Analysis13.4.6 Key Developments13.5 McDermott International, Inc.13.5.1 Key Facts13.5.2 Business Description13.5.3 Products and Services13.5.4 Financial Overview13.5.5 SWOT Analysis13.5.6 Key Developments13.6 Petrofac Limited13.6.1 Key Facts13.6.2 Business Description13.6.3 Products and Services13.6.4 Financial Overview13.6.5 SWOT Analysis13.6.6 Key Developments13.7 Saipem S.p.A.13.7.1 Key Facts13.7.2 Business Description13.7.3 Products and Services13.7.4 Financial Overview13.7.5 SWOT Analysis13.7.6 Key Developments13.8 Sapura Energy Berhad13.8.1 Key Facts13.8.2 Business Description13.8.3 Products and Services13.8.4 Financial Overview13.8.5 SWOT Analysis13.8.6 Key Developments13.9 Subsea 7 S.A.13.9.1 Key Facts13.9.2 Business Description13.9.3 Products and Services13.9.4 Financial Overview13.9.5 SWOT Analysis13.9.6 Key Developments13.10 TechnipFMC plc13.10.1 Key Facts13.10.2 Business Description13.10.3 Products and Services13.10.4 Financial Overview13.10.5 SWOT Analysis13.10.6 Key Developments14. Appendix For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/cx0ilz CONTACT: CONTACT: ResearchAndMarkets.com Laura Wood, Senior Press Manager press@researchandmarkets.com For E.S.T Office Hours Call 1-917-300-0470 For U.S./CAN Toll Free Call 1-800-526-8630 For GMT Office Hours Call +353-1-416-8900

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