It was thought that Chuck Hayes wanted to retire and start a coaching career, but it looks like he just wanted to play for the Clippers.
Here is a report from Yahoo.com:
The Los Angeles Clippers have signed free-agent forward Chuck Hayes to a one-year contract, a source told Yahoo Sports.
Hayes, 32, has averaged 3.7 points and five rebounds per game during his 10-year NBA career. He played sparingly for the Toronto Raptors last season. The brawny 6-foot-6, 242-pounder originally committed to sign with the Houston Rockets this offseason, but his agent Calvin Andrews said last week the franchise reneged on the offer because of limited roster flexibility and other financial considerations.