The Sacramento Kings announced Monday that they have voided the contract of Chuck Hayes after he failed his physical exam.
Hayes was found to have a heart abnormality during an echo stress test last week. The team ordered further testing, after which point the deal was voided.
The center had signed a four-year, $21.3 million contract following the NBA lockout.
“This morning, in one of the most heartbreaking moments of my professional or personal life, Chuck Hayes was notified that he failed his physical exam with the Sacramento Kings,” Kings general manager Geoff Petrie said in a statement. “Subsequent to that, the contract signed on December 9th has been voided. At Chuck’s request, we will have no further comment at this time.”
Hayes spent the first six seasons of his career with the Houston Rockets. He set career highs with 7.9 points and 8.1 rebounds last season.
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