On Thursday, the Kings released the following statement regarding their newly acquired big-man Chuck Hayes. "A recent stress echo test performed on Kings' center/forward Chuck Hayes revealed an abnormality which will require further testing this evening and tomorrow. An update will be provided as more information becomes available."
On Tuesday, the Sacramento City Council voted 7-2 to move ahead with further investigation of a plan to lease out city parking lots with the goal of raising nearly $250 million towards construction of a new a new downtown arena. This was a big step in the right direction and gives fans a clearer idea of which council members are likely to support this project when it comes down to a final vote in early 2012. Mayor Kevin Johnson is meeting with NBA commissioner David Stern on Friday to discuss funding amounts to be issued by the NBA and Maloofs. He will be bringing a representative from AEG, the firm selected to manage the proposed arena.
Only five days into the Kings’ training camp, Tyreke Evans is already out with another ankle injury. The third-year guard, who was plagued by foot and ankle issues all last season went down today during practice with a left ankle sprain. He is listed as day-to-day, but kings fans have to start wondering if this is going to become the norm with the former ROY. Additionally, DeMarcus Cousins suffered a right ankle sprain and is listed as day-to-day as well.
The Kings announced today the signing of free-agent center Chuck Hayes. The deal is reportedly worth $21.3 million over 4 years. The veteran of six seasons with the Houston Rockets attended high school in nearby Modesto. As further indication of more front-line shake-ups, the Kings renounced their rights to center Samuel Dalembert today as he is expected to sign with another team.