Chuck Hayes

The Sacramento Kings have agreed to a multiyear contract with power forward/center Chuck Hayes just days after voiding a deal because of a failed physical. Hayes’ four-year deal is worth $22.4 million — more than $1 million more than the $21.3 million contract that was voided on Monday. The 6-foot-6, 250-pound undrafted product out of Kentucky started 63 out of 74 games at center last season for the Houston Rockets. He averaged 7.9 points, 8.1 rebounds, 2.7 assists in 28.1 minutes per game...Read Full Story

Free agent center Chuck Hayes, whose contract was voided by the Sacramento Kings after he failed a physical, was cleared by doctors from the Cleveland Clinic after a series of heart tests, according to a statement from Hayes’ public-relations representatives. Hayes sought “exhaustive testing and exams” at the clinic after a stress echocardiogram conducted last week by the team showed an abnormality. The Kings subsequently announced that the four-year, $21.3 million deal Hayes signed earlier...Read Full Story

The Sacramento Kings voided Chuck Hayes‘ $21.3 million, four-year contract Monday, saying the forward-center failed a physical that forced his release. Kings general manager Geoff Petrie said in a statement Monday that informing Hayes his deal had been voided was “one of the most heartbreaking moments of my professional or personal life.” He said Hayes asked the team to refrain from any further comment. See who may wind up as the team’s starting center now Hayes is out of the picture at Kings...Read Full Story

Houston Rockets Move Tracker Drafted Marcus Morris, Chandler Parsons, Donatas Motiejunas (overseas). Signed Jeremy Lin (Warriors), Jeff Adrien (Italy). Lost Chuck Hayes (Kings). Acquired Jonny Flynn (Timberwolves) on draft day. Traded Brad Miller to Minnesota. Yao Ming retired. In talks with free agent Samuel Dalembert (Kings).Read Full Story

What does acquisition of Artest mean for Hayes' role with Rockets? Houston Rockets forward Chuck Hayes (44) makes a pass while being defended by Indiana Pacers guard Marquis Daniels during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2006. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings) AP - Darron Cummings By RON AGOSTINIChuck Hayes' summer had proceeded according to plan: a week-long big-man camp in Las Vegas, an appearance at Tayshaun Prince's clinic in Lexington, Ky., and...Read Full Story

Free agent pickup Chuck Hayes was found to have a heart abnormality in a recent stress test and was sent for further tests. The Kings don’t know what doctors found wrong on his echo stress test. “The doctors have to get more information,” said Kings coach Paul Westphal. ”When we get more information we’ll say something.” The forward-center Hayes was not at Thursday night’s scrimmage at Power Balance Pavilion but had been at media day. He had a physical when he recently signed a four-year deal...Read Full Story

Kansas City StarThe Curious Case of Chuck HayesNew York Times (blog)Of all the triple-doubles that have been recorded this season, Houston forward Chuck Hayes's has to be considered one of the most unlikely. Hayes recorded 14 rebounds and a stunning 11 assists against the notoriously defense-adverse ...Martin scores 34 as Rockets beat Warriors 131-112Yahoo! SportsThe “Magic” of Chuck HayesNBA.com (blog)Golden State Warriors (30-41) at Houston Rockets (37-34), 8:30 pmMiamiHerald.comHouston...Read Full Story

USA TodayThe “Magic” of Chuck HayesNBA.com (blog)HOUSTON – Where were you when Neil Armstrong walked on the moon? When the Berlin Wall fell? When Chuck Hayes turned into Magic Johnson right before our very eyes? The history books are full of indelible moments, but there are surely few more improbable ...Martin scores 34 as Rockets beat Warriors 131-112Yahoo! SportsGolden State Warriors (30-41) at Houston Rockets (37-34), 8:30 pmMiamiHerald.comJustice: Rockets' Hayes keeps upping his...Read Full Story

Kansas City StarChuck Hayes stuffs stat sheet againESPN (blog)Chuck Hayes is still available in most leagues, but the Rockets' undersized man in the middle is playing great basketball of late and put up a triple-double in a victory against the Warriors. In his past five, ...Martin scores 34 as Rockets beat Warriors 131-112Yahoo! SportsJustice: Rockets' Hayes keeps upping his gameHouston ChronicleGolden State Warriors (30-41) at Houston Rockets (37-34), 8:30 pmMiamiHerald.comSB Nation (blog...Read Full Story

Boston GlobeChuck Hayes logs a massively improbable triple-doubleYahoo! Sports (blog)The triple-double is a unique basketball feat in that it shows near-mastery of three discrete skills on the court. However a player combines points, rebounds, assists, steals, or blocks, it's usually a sign that a player is contributing ...Hot Rockets Win Fifth In A RowKTXSChuck Hayes stuffs stat sheet againESPN (blog)Golden State Warriors (30-41) at Houston Rockets (37-34), 8:30 pmMiamiHerald.comHouston...Read Full Story