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Kings void new signing Luc Mbah a Moute's contract after failed physical

The Sacramento Kings have voided the contract of new signing Luc Mbah a Moute after he failed his physical.
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The Sacramento Kings have voided the contract of forward Luc Mbah a Moute after he failed his team physical examination, the team announced on Thursday. 

Mbah a Moute, who signed a deal with the Kings on Tuesday, will become a free agent again.

The 28-year-old averaged a career-high 9.9 points last season to go along with 4.9 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 67 games for the Philadelphia 76ers

Mbah a Moute has averaged 6.8 points and 4.9 rebounds over seven NBA seasons. He played nine games for Sacramento during the 2013–14 season before being traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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