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May 31, 2013
After Earth starring Will Smith is “Completely unengaging on every level.” – Brian Spaeth – WFNY Podcast – 2013-05-31
May 31, 2013Lately, Cleveland Twitter has been buzzing with trade ideas revolving around Sacramento Kings star center DeMarcus Cousins. The rampant speculation — of course with no concrete backing — has heated up even more so since the Cavaliers won the NBA Draft Lottery for the No. 1 pick next month.
But today, with the recent sale of the Kings becoming official and the team set to soon hire former Cavs assistant Michael Malone, rumors are circulating that Cousins indeed wants to stay in Sacramento. Via the Twitter account of Sacramento Bee reporter Jason Jones:
And for those asking, new ownership has no intention of trading DeMarcus Cousins, so I'm told. Cuz supposed to meet w/ Ranadive soon.
— Jason Jones (@mr_jasonjones) May 31, 2013
Two more sources state again DeMarcus Cousins does NOT want to be traded. After sale was approved first person Vivek called was Cousins.
— Jason Jones (@mr_jasonjones) May 31, 2013
Nothing new on Tyreke Evans' status w/ ownership, but it's clear Cousins is wanted in Sacramento. ? is does agent Dan Fegan want him in Sac?
— Jason Jones (@mr_jasonjones) May 31, 2013
Vivek Ranadive is the new lead owner of the Kings. He previously was a co-owner and vice chairman of the Golden State Warriors (a la Jimmy Haslam III and the Pittsburgh Steelers), but later emerged as the main man behind the contingent hoping to keep the Kings in California.
Cousins, 22, was the No. 5 pick in the 2010 draft after one season at the University of Kentucky. In the last two seasons most notably, “Boogie” Cousins has averaged 17.6 points and 10.4 rebounds per game, emerging as one of the elite young prospects in the NBA. He’s also been relatively healthy, playing in 220 out of 230 possible games thus far in his three-year career.
Yet, Cousins has been an constant source of trouble on and off the court, leading to the constant Internet speculation about an eventual departure from Sacramento. Thus far, however, it appears that the new ownership group is doing all they can to keep the team’s best star at least for now.
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4 Comments
what do you do if you want to get the most value for your player? proclaim that you want to keep him.
Unfortunately, Cousins saying he wants to stay just about ensures that he does. Most teams will not want to trade for a potential headcase who doesn’t want to leave. Andy why should Cousins want to leave anyways. When the inmates run the asylum…why would they want a new prison?
you just made chris paul angry.
LOL – I’ll take my chances. 😉