There’s been a lot of talk about the possibility of trading DeMarcus Cousins but here’s the reality: The Kings organization has no real desire to trade him. They know they have a franchise cornerstone piece in the young center and new coach George Karl likes him. Cousins himself doesn’t want to be traded from Sacramento, either. That however doesn’t mean that he trusts management, there’s still a small rift but he’s not trying to push his way out the door, either… Yet.
NBA.com’s David Aldridge asked Kings front office decision maker Vlade Divac all about it.
Me: So you wouldn’t entertain any offers for him at this time?
VD: Well, if it’s Michael Jordan there, I’ll think about it. (Laughs)
Though Jordan thinks he can still beat his Hornets’ players one-on-one, he isn’t suiting up to get back on the court so no, the Kings aren’t entertaining offers for Cousins.
Sure, we can all come up with fantasy basketball trades where the Kings would be willing to give up Cousins. If OKC decides to move Durant for him, the Kings would be in. But we all also know that is not happening.
If Cousins decides he’s had enough and starts going Vince Carter circa Toronto, then we can talk trade rumors for him. Until then, the Kings don’t want to move him, and he doesn’t want to be moved.
