Forward Chuck Hayes' four-year, $21 million contract with the Sacramento Kings has been voided due to a failed physical.
The situation is very similar to that of Celtics forward Jeff Green; an abnormality was discovered during his stress test, and after further examinations. a decision was made to void the contract. But that may be where the similarities end. Green is expected to make a full recovery and return to the NBA next season; we can't say that about Hayes because we don't yet know the nature of the problem. I'm hoping whatever ails Hayes is treatable and that he'll be back quickly; it's hard not to admire a player who works as hard as he does.
From a basketball perspective, Hayes' absence leaves a significant void in Sacramento's frontcourt, where he was expected to log significant playing time alongside DeMarcus Cousins. JJ Hickson - acquired from Cleveland just before the NBA draft - will have to step up now. And there's a very good chance that the Kings will look to bring back free agent center Samuel Dalembert now; the Rockets were reportedly interested in Dalembert, but it appears they are backing off at this point.
