Kings Announce New Deal With Chuck Hayes
by Tom Ziller on Dec 23, 2011 4:22 AM PST
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PrintLate Thursday, the Sacramento Kings announced that the team had reached a deal in principle with Chuck Hayes, who earlier in the day was cleared for action by doctors at the renowned Cleveland Clinic. The announcement came about an hour after Hayes' agent Calvin Andrews told SI.com's Sam Amick that a deal had been reached. This story has a very happy ending.
More details about why this happened the way that it did came out in stories by Sam and the Sacramento Bee. Amick reported that the team had six days from the date of signature of the contract to void it due to a failed physical; Hayes was reported to have signed the deal on December 9, and the Kings announced that the deal was voided on December 19, so there must be another wrinkle to that.
The failed physical was purportedly on December 14, which would fit the timeline for a December 19 voiding if the team had six days from the failed physical.
Regardless, there was definitely a deadline that the Kings had to hit to void the deal. That certainly explains why they couldn't send Hayes to the Cleveland Clinic before taking the plunge.
In this episode, the Kings weren't bumbling after all, just snakebitten. Luckily, everything seems to have worked out and the Kings organization is solid enough to make Hayes want to return. I can hear the angels singing from here.
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cool
let’s get this sh** started! go kings!
"And Solskjaer has won it!"
by 'tough as nails' spence on Dec 23, 2011 5:00 AM PST reply actions 2 recs
he is still a bargain
at 22.4 millions/4 years. My optimism for the team increased a lot with the re-signing of Hayes, he is exactly the player we needed, and there wasn’t a player with similar skill still on the market
"Even when I’m old and grey, I won’t be able to play it, but I’ll still love the game." — Michael Jordan
Go Kings!
Agreed.
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
Absolutely Correct!...
Plus just like every other signing it makes us much deeper and opens up opportunities to make a big trade.
Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard!
- Wooden
by Get Jimmered on Dec 23, 2011 8:53 PM PST up reply actions
Chuck Hayes
All heart.
"His D was a difference at the end."
by NewEraKings on Dec 23, 2011 5:48 AM PST reply actions 11 recs
That should be a shirt
Can't wait for October
by KingsFanInPortland on Dec 23, 2011 7:40 AM PST via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
His job interview:
Boss: “So Chuck, what would you say is your biggest weakness?”
Chuck: “Well, I’d have to say it is that my heart is too big.”
Boss: “…”
"We're not talking about me and Darko in the same sentence." - Chris Webber vs KAHN!
by caseycheesecake on Dec 23, 2011 10:22 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Sigh of relief*
We have a defensive presence inside again!
by Czar Nickoli on Dec 23, 2011 12:03 PM PST via Android app up reply actions
Apoligies
I’m still working out the bugs on the new sbnation android app, that wasn’t meant to be a reply but I would have rec’d your comment if the app allowed me to!
by Czar Nickoli on Dec 23, 2011 12:05 PM PST via Android app up reply actions
Funny how a few hours and some real information
can change one’s opinion of a franchise from bumbling to not.
by towndunce on Dec 23, 2011 6:48 AM PST reply actions 4 recs
They are still bumbling
just not in this case specifically
Sanka....you dead? Ya Man
by prowseinthehouse on Dec 23, 2011 8:50 AM PST up reply actions
Not sure if this is directed at me
But the headline of yesterday’s column said Snakebitten And/Or Bumbling and I wrote about the possible explanations at some length.
Do you still feel this way?
But even if the Kings get Hayes back, this is a mark against an already flailing franchise
by towndunce on Dec 23, 2011 10:01 AM PST up reply actions 2 recs
Bear with me for a minute...
Are you still saying the Kings screwed up? And that they just poured some money on said screw up?
Because what I’ve read made it seem like they handled the situation well.
I don't think so.
In this episode, the Kings weren’t bumbling after all, just snakebitten. Luckily, everything seems to have worked out and the Kings organization is solid enough to make Hayes want to return. I can hear the angels singing from here.
by Kfan in Korea on Dec 23, 2011 11:20 AM PST up reply actions
Personally
I agreed with that statement yesterday (and rec’d the post) and don’t feel that way anymore. But that’s just me.
by wallywagon11 on Dec 23, 2011 11:04 AM PST up reply actions
He posed a question and looked at what the possible answers could mean.
and followed it up when more info became available. Great stuff all around, imo.
by Kfan in Korea on Dec 23, 2011 11:22 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
I'm sure this has been said already but
If we had chuck on Tuesday David Lee doesn’t go off on us. Welcome back Chuck!
One thing that’s curious is why the doom & gloom statement from GP when the contract was voided? Why not just say it was just a formality until Chuck can get a second opinion? Anyways I guess it doesn’t really matter now
by Allbenji on Dec 23, 2011 7:03 AM PST via mobile reply actions
Because Hayes asked the Kings not to release any info
And we honored that. I think it shows total class on GPs part. He was heart broken that he had to give Hayes bad health news and withdraw his contract.
A big part of why Hayes is back is the way the team handled the issue in the first place. They not only didn’t bumble it. They handled it the best they possibly could, given the circumstances.
It still amazes me how many fans are immeditely ready to assume the worst of a really awesome GM.
It comes down to reality
And it's fine with me 'cause I've let it slide
by SavageBeast on Dec 23, 2011 7:18 AM PST via mobile up reply actions 12 recs
Most of these said fans I would argue are bandwagoners or have an Axe to grind with management.
by Smills9133 on Dec 23, 2011 7:24 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Respectfully disagree
Most of these fans were promised a paradigm shift in the fortunes of the franchise this off season and have not yet seen it.
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by section214 on Dec 23, 2011 8:56 AM PST up reply actions 3 recs
The paradigm shift was probable overstated
From what I have seen so far, there has been a willingness to offer appropriate contracts to players who were available and potentially willing to sign with us. There really were no star players available. I’m happy with the moves that have been made, and more than anything, I’m happy that we didn’t overspend just for the sake of making a move.
by markdog333 on Dec 23, 2011 10:04 AM PST up reply actions 6 recs
This assumes any star player would sign with the Kings, which has never happened in 25 years in Sacramento.
"Tito Santana is like a cue-ball. The more you strike him, the more english you get out of him." -- Bobby Heenan
by LiquidPolio on Dec 23, 2011 11:20 AM PST up reply actions
Agree 100 percent markdog
Can't wait for October
by KingsFanInPortland on Dec 23, 2011 12:24 PM PST up reply actions
I was expecting
grand signings, too. Nene. Gasol. …. but I was overly optimistic. Still, if Hayes brings what we expect him to bring, it will be satisfactory and a sort of paradigm shift. If the Kings become a team with a defensive ethic, that will be a big change.
If Kirilenko signs and brings what he is capable of bringing, then the shift will be even more obvious.
Considering the circumstances, I think the team made itself more competitive while leaving the opportunity open for further changes.
by boredwiththeUSA on Dec 23, 2011 11:23 AM PST up reply actions
bandwagon?
Who in the hell would bandwagon the kings?
by DaPorts! on Dec 23, 2011 11:07 AM PST via mobile up reply actions 7 recs
Jimmer fans I think are the new bandwagon fans. Back in the better years there were plenty of bandwagon fans.
One’s who don’t care about the Kings (there are Jimmer fans who are also Kings fans on this site who are not to be confused with this lot) but want to see Jimmer take over the world so they can say they saw him once in the Marriott Center when he was waiting to shoot a FT when they were like 13 years old. Or something.
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I'm fine with that
As long as they all buy tickets in Sacramento. And buy jerseys with his name on the back.
Read: Toblerone Jones
by Neil Manich on Dec 23, 2011 11:30 AM PST up reply actions 3 recs
I'm fine with that too.
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
There are bandwagon fans
Then there are Chuckwagon fans!!
by kurtis22 on Dec 23, 2011 12:56 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Chuckwagon fans are redundant.
We’re all fans of the Chuckwagon automatically. It’s a rule or something somewhere.
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
If Kings fans reactions amaze you
try reading the Silver&Black Pride blog. I’m fairly certain most of the folks posting comments there sleep with their pitchforks AND torches…
...Watching DeMarcus Cousins’ transformation from large human to immortal kill beast...
This explains a lot actually.
I forget there are Raider/King fans beyond the normal participants. Jimmer & Raider fans? Oh boy…….this year is gonna be……not like one I’ve ever experienced here or elsewhere.
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I'd disagree with the "really awesome GM"
But let’s be real – he (and the Maloofs) have put themselves in the position of being second guessed on everything they do.
"I DECLARE BANKRUPTCY!" - Michael Scott
With all due respect
The Kings have the league’s longest active streak of lottery seasons. The GM is not above reproach.
by Tom Ziller on Dec 23, 2011 9:51 AM PST up reply actions 2 recs
Is that true?
Yeesh. I never knew that.
Read: Toblerone Jones
by Neil Manich on Dec 23, 2011 10:20 AM PST up reply actions
You absolutely sure it's not Minnesota?
by VenomySnicket on Dec 23, 2011 11:11 AM PST up reply actions
It's got to be Minnesota.
This is just off the top of my head, can’t be bothered to check.
by VenomySnicket on Dec 23, 2011 11:11 AM PST up reply actions
Chuck Hayes
How great is it to add Chuckwagon to this team again! I am really looking forward to opening night!
Oops, I'll put this in this one
by HeuristicLineup on Dec 23, 2011 7:48 AM PST reply actions 12 recs
This whole ordeal goes on my list of favorite all time kings related stories.
From the joy we all felt when the Kings first signed Chuck, to the genuine concern we all felt for the man’s life. Than total confusion and happiness when we hear he’s ok, back to an even greater joy knowing he’s back and seeing how much his services will help this team. If I had to restart my “association” mode on NBA2k12 again I was going to throw the disc against the wall. What a roller coaster ride.
I buy myself a new jersey every couple years or so and was struggling over which name and number I wanted on the back. Now it’s not even a question, it will say Hayes. What a professinal and overall great guy. Now get out there and remind Troy Murphy why it’s time to retire!
by Crocoduck on Dec 23, 2011 7:49 AM PST via mobile reply actions 5 recs
No way!
I’m banking on Murphy becoming a solid fantasy player for the Lakers.
"We're not talking about me and Darko in the same sentence." - Chris Webber vs KAHN!
by caseycheesecake on Dec 23, 2011 10:23 AM PST up reply actions
So glad we got him back,
so glad he’s gonna be ok to play!
But honestly, damn, healthcare in the US is crazy. A first opinion cost us $1.3M extra. Not hatin’ though, it’s still a great deal.
This.
And that's not including the $20 co-pay
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by section214 on Dec 23, 2011 8:57 AM PST up reply actions 8 recs
Well . . . . after all this
He’d better kick a little ass!
"Victory goes to the player who makes the next-to-last mistake."
- Chessmaster Savielly Grigorievitch Tartakower
Sound the trumpets, Raise the drawbridge, and drop the Oldsmobile
by Balky Needs on Dec 23, 2011 10:00 AM PST reply actions 7 recs
Again, there really wasn't anything for Sac to "feel bad about".
Their doctors thought they saw a problem, and Sac had a limited time to void the contract or risk paying a sick guy the full contract. They helped Hayes and his agent find the Cleveland Clinic, and now that Hayes has a clean bill of health, it all worked out.
Obviously, their medical staff for the Kings didn’t do the best job, but they pointed Hayes in the direction of one of the worlds best cardiology clinics. Unless keeping a guy who they thought was unhealthy to play ball was “the right thing to do”, I really don’t see how Sacramento messed this up.
by LightningStrike5 on Dec 23, 2011 10:04 AM PST reply actions
I'm incredibly glad we got Hayes back
He is exactly the player we need. But Hayes alone isn’t going to fix our completely awful defense. One player playing defense isn’t going to make you an automatically good defense. We need to play as a unit. Hopefully Reke and DMC continue the added interest in defense they showed in the preseason. We need it if we’re serious about going .500 or challenging for a playoff spot.
Read: Toblerone Jones
Anyone know
If this new deal with Chuck puts us over the salary floor?
by LightningStrike5 on Dec 23, 2011 10:49 AM PST reply actions
Yes
Even without the extra million over four years it would have. The team’s at $49 million, floor at $46M.
Still plenty of space
and, to be honest, I bet we make a move in-season.
by VenomySnicket on Dec 23, 2011 11:12 AM PST up reply actions
Sweet
“Your Sacramento Kings – Now Barely Compliant with League-Mandated Salary Minimums”
“Back in Black” has a better ring to it I guess
I'm just glad that Joe and Gavin fought the urge to go with their original slogan
of “Back in the Black”.
MexicAN AmericAN VegAN
by Mike Garza on Dec 23, 2011 1:22 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
It's a GREAT thing that the Kings are barely above the League Mandated Salary Minimums
The vets are all getting paid their due while all the youngsters on the team are still on rookie contracts. Nothing wrong with it at all. They’ll get their due when it’s their time as well. Meanwhile, we have a stacked roster that is good enough to make the playoffs and cause trouble, we don’t have to make any trades whatsoever, and we’ll have plenty of bank to chase a free agent next summer. And yes, if Dwight Howard tests free agency, Kings absolutely should try to get him. We wouldn’t have to lose anyone to make it work, and this roster would be very attractive to a guy like Dwight. If winning is his main objective, this team as constructed would be perfect for his services, and I don’t see how he wouldn’t be attracted to it. Now, if his main desire is to play in a big market, then obviously we have no chance. But I still think this team would be attractive to Howard. Just don’t do anything stupid by trading anyone. Seriously, there is no need to trade anyone on this team (unless we can get Josh Smith, which would make Sac even more attractive to Howard). I personally love the makeup of this team.
"Clowns hate how I lock this down, but if they think I'm obnoxious now, wait til I pop Cristal." - Copywrite
Jamal would be perfect for us, just as he is any team!!
"Clowns hate how I lock this down, but if they think I'm obnoxious now, wait til I pop Cristal." - Copywrite
Not so sure about that...
Roster or not Howard (or any other big name FA) isn’t coming here… not as a free agent anyways… We should all know that!.. But a trade for him, now that’s a possibility. Orlando learned the hard way with Shaq and wants to get something in return for him. In my opinion any of the following players are expendable if trading for Dwight – Cisco,Salmons, Green, JJ, JT, Outlaw, Whiteside, future draft picks…. Now does Orlando want any combo of 3 or 4 of those? Mabey.
Problem with my scenario: HE WOULDN’T RESIGN WITH US!!!
Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard!
- Wooden
by Get Jimmered on Dec 23, 2011 9:27 PM PST up reply actions
And...
Our cap space is going to go to keeping Reke and DMC who will be our “Big name FA’s”
Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard!
- Wooden
by Get Jimmered on Dec 23, 2011 9:29 PM PST up reply actions
You're probably right
I’m sure Dwight would rather sign elsewhere, but if he could join this roster as it is, I don’t see how we don’t win a championship. Dwight says that’s what he wants. Probably won’t happen tho. Anyway, Kings better re-sign Hickson next summer. Love that guy!! Kings better keep him & Outlaw for years.
"Clowns hate how I lock this down, but if they think I'm obnoxious now, wait til I pop Cristal." - Copywrite
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