Chuck Hayes scored four points with six rebounds and an assist in 24 minutes off the bench on Monday. Hayes has been cited for his good defense this season, but he is nowhere near his form from his days in Houston. Regardless, his numbers will come and go within the flow of Keith Smart's random rotations.

Chuck Hayes logged 34 minutes in Saturday's double-overtime loss, finishing with four points, six rebounds, four assists and three blocks. Hayes gives Sacramento a solid defensive presence in the post, and he's worth watching in case this becomes a trend. The Kings have held their opponents to 92 points (in regulation) over their first three games, and Keith Smart said he's pleased with their defense, despite the fact that they've started the season 0-3. Go figure.

Chuck Hayes grabbed 11 rebounds off the bench on Friday, and also chipped in with three points, two assists, and a block in 20 minutes. Hayes is not worth an add in a majority of formats, but we thought it was interesting how much the team uses him to initiate the offense. It's probably not good for the Kings long-term, but if that was ever extrapolated into a full-time role we could be looking at the Hayes from his final year in Houston.

Chuck Hayes returned from food poisoning on Sunday and had three points and five rebounds in a bad loss to Houston. As long as DeMarcus Cousins and Jason Thompson, who both struggled tonight, are healthy, Hayes has no fantasy value.

Chuck Hayes is expected to play on Sunday after missing Saturday's game with food poisoning. Jason Thompson and DeMarcus Cousins have done a good job of limiting Hayes, who doesn't offer much fantasy value as long as they're healthy.

Chuck Hayes started in place of DeMarcus Cousins (food poisoning) on Wednesday, but had just four points and five rebounds on 2-of-5 shooting in 27 minutes. Cousins should be back for the next one, so we don't see a reason to own Hayes at this point.

Chuck Hayes admitted that he's "about 80 percent of where I want to be." Hayes dealt with a heart scare before the season and has since missed time with a dislocated shoulder. "I'm learning. I'm learning this season out," he said. He also admitted that he's not fully comfortable wearing a shoulder harness during games, and he hasn't had the role many expected him to for the Kings. He's averaging 3.3 points and 4.9 rebounds in just under 20 minutes per game.

Chuck Hayes acknowledged the Kings defensive problems, saying "we just don't talk." Hayes added, "if you wire everybody up (during a game), I bet it would be silent." The Kings are struggling defensively, and the team ranks last in shooting in the NBA. Rookie Isaiah Thomas added "we're not a good-communicating team, but we're getting better." Acknowledging the problem is one thing, but executing the plan successfully is entirely different.

Chuck Hayes returned to action on Monday February 6.

Chuck Hayes appeared to aggravate his shoulder injury again on Saturday, playing just 12 minutes and finishing with two points and two rebounds. Hayes also tweaked his shoulder a week ago and it could be a problem all season. And with Jason Thompson and DeMarcus Cousins hot for the Kings, dumping Hayes for a guy like Bismack Biyombo, Reggie Williams, Nicolas Batum, or even Jeremy Lin, makes sense.