Trey Lyles facts for kids
Lyles with Kentucky in 2014
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| Free agent | |
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| Power forward / center | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | November 5, 1995 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada |
| High school | Arsenal Tech (Indianapolis, Indiana) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Listed weight | 234 lb (106 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Kentucky (2014–2015) |
| NBA Draft | 2015 / Round: 1 / Pick: 12th overall |
| Selected by the Utah Jazz | |
| Pro career | 2015–present |
| Career history | |
| 2015–2017 | Utah Jazz |
| 2017–2019 | Denver Nuggets |
| 2019–2021 | San Antonio Spurs |
| 2021–2022 | Detroit Pistons |
| 2022–2025 | Sacramento Kings |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Trey Anthony Lyles (born November 5, 1995) is a professional basketball player from Canada. He used to play in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was chosen by the Utah Jazz team after playing one year of college basketball at the University of Kentucky.
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Early Life and Moving to the U.S.
Trey Lyles was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. His father is American and his mother is Canadian. When Trey was seven years old, his family moved to Indianapolis, Indiana, in the United States.
High School Basketball Career
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When Trey was in his final year of high school in Indianapolis, he was considered one of the best young basketball players in the U.S. Many top college teams wanted him to play for them. These included Kentucky, Indiana, and Louisville.
Trey first decided to play for Indiana in 2010. This was during his first year of high school. However, he later changed his mind in 2012. On November 5, 2013, Trey officially signed to play and study at the University of Kentucky.
During his last year of high school, Trey played amazingly well. He scored about 23.7 points and grabbed 12.9 rebounds per game. He also made 3.5 assists per game. He helped his team, Arsenal Tech, win the state championship. After his senior season, Trey was named Indiana Mr. Basketball. This award goes to the best high school basketball player in Indiana.
College Basketball at Kentucky
Trey Lyles started at the University of Kentucky on June 12, 2014. He had a leg injury and could not play in some early exhibition games. These games took place in Nassau, Bahamas.
Even with the injury, Trey had a great first year. He was named to the 2015 All-SEC Freshman Team. This means he was one of the best first-year players in his college league. He also helped his team reach the 2015 NCAA Final Four. This is a very big tournament in college basketball.
On April 9, 2015, Trey and several of his Kentucky teammates decided to enter the 2015 NBA draft. This meant they were ready to become professional players.
Professional NBA Career
Playing for the Utah Jazz (2015–2017)
On June 25, 2015, the Utah Jazz picked Trey Lyles as the 12th player in the 2015 NBA draft. He signed his first professional contract with the Jazz on July 7. In his first two months, he averaged 3.0 points and 3.6 rebounds per game.
As he played more, Trey's performance improved. On January 4, he scored 13 points against the Houston Rockets. This was his first time scoring double figures. On January 9, he grabbed 10 rebounds in a game against the Miami Heat. On April 10, he scored a career-high 22 points. This helped the Jazz win against the Denver Nuggets.
Time with the Denver Nuggets (2017–2019)
On June 22, 2017, Trey Lyles was traded to the Denver Nuggets. He joined the Nuggets along with another player, Tyler Lydon. In return, the Jazz received the draft rights to Donovan Mitchell.
Trey continued to improve his game with the Nuggets. On December 10, 2017, he scored a career-high 25 points. This was in an overtime game against the Indiana Pacers. On January 5, 2018, he set a new career high. He scored 26 points in a win against his former team, the Utah Jazz.
Playing for the San Antonio Spurs (2019–2021)
Trey Lyles signed with the San Antonio Spurs on July 12, 2019. He had some strong games with the Spurs. On February 6, 2020, he scored 23 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. This was against the Portland Trail Blazers.
On February 29, 2020, Trey had another great game. He scored 20 points, grabbed nine rebounds, and made four steals. This helped the Spurs win against the Orlando Magic. In July 2020, Trey had an appendectomy. This meant he missed the rest of the 2019–20 NBA season.
With the Detroit Pistons (2021–2022)
On August 6, 2021, Trey Lyles signed a two-year contract with the Detroit Pistons. He played for the Pistons for part of the 2021–2022 season.
Joining the Sacramento Kings (2022–2024)
On February 10, 2022, Trey Lyles was traded to the Sacramento Kings. He joined the Kings along with Josh Jackson. This trade involved four different teams.
On March 13, 2023, Trey was involved in an on-court disagreement during a game. He and another player, Brook Lopez, were ejected from the game. Two days later, the NBA announced that Trey was suspended for one game.
Career Statistics
NBA Regular Season Stats
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2015–16 | Utah | 80 | 33 | 17.3 | .438 | .383 | .695 | 3.7 | .7 | .3 | .2 | 6.1 |
| 2016–17 | Utah | 71 | 4 | 16.3 | .362 | .319 | .722 | 3.3 | 1.0 | .4 | .3 | 6.2 |
| 2017–18 | Denver | 73 | 2 | 19.1 | .491 | .381 | .706 | 4.8 | 1.2 | .4 | .5 | 9.9 |
| 2018–19 | Denver | 64 | 2 | 17.5 | .418 | .255 | .698 | 3.8 | 1.4 | .5 | .4 | 8.5 |
| 2019–20 | San Antonio | 63 | 53 | 20.2 | .446 | .387 | .733 | 5.7 | 1.1 | .4 | .4 | 6.4 |
| 2020–21 | San Antonio | 23 | 9 | 15.6 | .478 | .350 | .652 | 3.7 | .6 | .3 | .0 | 5.0 |
| 2021–22 | Detroit | 51 | 3 | 19.4 | .456 | .301 | .784 | 4.8 | 1.1 | .4 | .5 | 10.4 |
| Sacramento | 24 | 20 | 22.8 | .489 | .365 | .851 | 5.6 | 1.3 | .3 | .3 | 10.6 | |
| 2022–23 | Sacramento | 74 | 0 | 16.9 | .458 | .363 | .815 | 4.1 | .9 | .4 | .4 | 7.6 |
| 2023–24 | Sacramento | 58 | 0 | 20.0 | .445 | .384 | .700 | 4.4 | 1.2 | .3 | .3 | 7.2 |
| 2024–25 | Sacramento | 69 | 5 | 19.6 | .420 | .340 | .700 | 4.6 | 1.2 | .6 | .3 | 6.5 |
| Career | 650 | 131 | 18.4 | .441 | .347 | .741 | 4.3 | 1.1 | .4 | .4 | 7.6 | |
NBA Playoff Stats
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2017 | Utah | 2 | 0 | 4.8 | .429 | .333 | — | 1.0 | .5 | .5 | .0 | 3.5 |
| 2019 | Denver | 3 | 0 | 2.7 | .000 | .000 | — | .3 | .7 | .0 | .0 | .0 |
| 2023 | Sacramento | 7 | 0 | 16.8 | .425 | .333 | .600 | 5.7 | .7 | .3 | .0 | 6.6 |
| Career | 12 | 0 | 11.3 | .400 | .323 | .600 | 3.6 | .7 | .3 | .0 | 4.4 | |
College Stats
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2014–15 | Kentucky | 36 | 21 | 23.0 | .488 | .138 | .735 | 5.2 | 1.1 | .5 | .4 | 8.7 |
Playing for His Country
Trey Lyles has played basketball for both Canada and the United States. When he was younger, he trained with the U.S. basketball programs.
Later, Trey played for Canada's junior national team. In the summer of 2013, he helped Canada finish 6th at the 2013 FIBA Under-19 World Championship. He was the second-highest scorer for Canada in that tournament. Trey was also chosen to be on Canada's team for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
See also
In Spanish: Trey Lyles para niños
