Cousins sent home, wants to be traded, is a dumbass (my 2 cents)

[niko]

Kings coach Paul Westphal: "Everything that happens on a team does not become known to the public. This is how it should be. However, when a player continually, aggressively, lets it be known that he is unwilling/unable to embrace traveling in the same direction as his team, it cannot be ignored indefinitely. DeMarcus Cousins has demanded to be traded. In the best interest of our team as we go forward, he has been directed by me, with the support of management, to stay home from the New Orleans game tonight.”

From http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p=8974

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Cousins was sent home. He's asked to be traded, and it seems that they are entertaining it as they said he's aggresively going against everything else the team is trying to do.

He's an immature dumbass, the question will be if he ever gets it, because he has tools to be a GREAT player. Not a solid player, a great perrenial all star level player.

[UtahJazzFan88]

Kings are :facepalm if they trade this guy. Get someone in there to coach his ass and whip him around.

[DuMa]

:facepalm what a whiny brat

[DevilsAssassin]

Boston go and get your future center

[Z Saber]

This guy's such as baby. :facepalm

[Dwyane Rose]

What do they want in exchange for him?

[UtahJazzFan88]

Boston go and get your future center

He could fit well with Doc Rivers.

[mattvNJ]

I hate players like this, your given everything you need in the world, money, a chance to play a sport for a living and obviously all the perks that go with that and u still complain and act like a bitch after only being in the league for 2 yrs.... Mr Cousins, go **** your self

[RedBlackAttack]

Via Sam Amick Twitter

Cousins was sent home. He's asked to be traded, and it seems that they are entertaining it as they said he's aggresively going against everything else the team is trying to do.

He's an immature dumbass, the question will be if he ever gets it, because he has tools to be a GREAT player. Not a solid player, a great perrenial all star level player.
Potential and 25 cents will buy you a piece of gum.

I don't want this guy anywhere near my favorite team. He needs to go to a team with an already established hierarchy of veteran players that can influence him. Franchises in rebuild mode would be nuts to bring him into the locker room.

[IGOTGAME]

Boston go and get your future center

good call. Ship him off to Boston and let the vets handle him.

[DevilsAssassin]

He could fit well with Doc Rivers.

KG, Paul Pierce, Ray Allen :bowdown: :bowdown:

[ProfessorMurder]

Boston go and get your future center

Yes yes yes yes! KG and the team would get his attitude problem in check, plus he's friendly with Rondo already.

[Clippersfan86]

I'd love him on the Clips.

[The Macho Man]

Reunite Wall and DMC:applause:

[bagelred]

Ready for my guess?




Houston Rockets.


Daryl Morey LOVES trading for undervalued players or players who's stock is down. And he's craving a dominant big man. Plus Houston has trade assets.

Either that, or a straight Cousins to Knicks for Jeffries. One or the other.

[UtahJazzFan88]

He would fit well with the Wizards with his current attitude. :roll: :roll: :roll:

PG - Wall
SG - Nick Young
SF - Lewis
PF - Blatche or McGee
C - Cousins

:lol

[AI3Anthony]

If he really wants to be traded the Hawks should be on this. Josh Smith for Cousins. Essentially, bonehead for bonehead but it will allow Horford to play the 4.

[HylianNightmare]

him and rondo would be fun to watch. imagine if the heat got him

[dunksby]

When is the trade deadline btw?

[The Macho Man]

He would fit well with the Wizards with his current attitude. :roll: :roll: :roll:

PG - Wall
SG - Nick Young
SF - Lewis
PF - Blatche or McGee
C - Cousins

:lol

no no Blatche and Mcgee for him. Or the Kings can just have Blatche and Mcgee. Anything to get Blatche and Mcgee off the team.

[Derka]

Sure, send his ass to Boston. Closest thing to "Scared Straight" the kid's gonna get and maybe that's what he needs.

[J-Futuristic]

If he really wants to be traded the Hawks should be on this. Josh Smith for Cousins. Essentially, bonehead for bonehead but it will allow Horford to play the 4.

This

[JohnnyWall]

He needs to go to a team with an already established hierarchy of veteran players that can influence him.

Trade Bynum for Deron Williams, Dallas 1st rounder pick for Cousins (TPE), and Kobe & Gasol will put him in his place.

start DWill, Kobe, MWP, Gasol, Cousins

[LoneyROY7]

Wait a second, isn't this the same guy who about a week ago was bashing players for leaving their original teams for greener pastures?

:facepalm

[bagelred]

Knicks Josh Harrellson schooled him. :lol Time to trade Cousins.

[AI3Anthony]

Wait a second, isn't this the same guy who about a week ago was bashing players for leaving their original teams for greener pastures?

:facepalm

yes, yes it is

[Kevin_Garnett_5]

Boston go and get your future centerThis.

[DevilsAssassin]

He would fit well with the Wizards with his current attitude. :roll: :roll: :roll:

PG - Wall
SG - Nick Young
SF - Lewis
PF - Blatche or McGee
C - Cousins

:lol

:roll: :roll: :applause:

Michael Beasley signs with them in the offseason:oldlol:

[LA_Showtime]

Cousins + Thornton + overpaid guy for Gasol? :lol

In all seriousness, he clearly belongs on the Wizards.

[QuebecBaller]

Ready for my guess?




Houston Rockets.


Daryl Morey LOVES trading for undervalued players or players who's stock is down. And he's craving a dominant big man. Plus Houston has trade assets.

Either that, or a straight Cousins to Knicks for Jeffries. One or the other.

Cousins for Dalembert? :D

[scott0326]

Trade him to the Wizards! We could have an all dumb ass line-up of Cousins, Blatche and McGee!

[niko]

BTW, as much of a clown as he is (and he is a clown) what an absolute joke of a way this was handled. Why exactly does a press release need this much info? This couldn't be handled quietly?

[305Baller]

Miami will give you Eddy Curry, Juwan Howard and a 2nd round draft pick.

[LA_Showtime]

Hasn't Cousins only been in the league for a year? That's gotta be a record.

[DevilsAssassin]

I'd love him on the Clips.

are u serious?

[Real Men Wear Green]

Do the Celts have an asset to base a trade around if Rondo isn't involved? Dealing Pierce to Sacramento would be indecent, also true of Allen and KG to a lesser extent. Has he pissed everyone off enough to be moved for JaJaun Johnson and Avery Bradley?

[DevilsAssassin]

http://gyazo.com/b0a06f242f138176849343c59c541573.png

pipe dream

[cuad]

Read from the bottom up.

http://i.imgur.com/Frl1B.png

[Rose]

Ready for my guess?




Houston Rockets.


Daryl Morey LOVES trading for undervalued players or players who's stock is down. And he's craving a dominant big man. Plus Houston has trade assets.

Either that, or a straight Cousins to Knicks for Jeffries. One or the other.
This.

[Nash]

Cousins, Fredette and picks for Dwight Howard :D

[Dasher]

The losing culture of The Kings doesn't fit in well with Damarcus's personality. He nearly came to blows with a couple of players because of how lightly and easily they shrug off losses. Get him on a team that holds all players accountable, there are rumblings that Westphal allows Tyreke to BS, and you will get an effective young big.

*Fires up The Billy King Signal*

[knickscity]

Do the Celts have an asset to base a trade around if Rondo isn't involved? Dealing Pierce to Sacramento would be indecent, also true of Allen and KG to a lesser extent. Has he pissed everyone off enough to be moved for JaJaun Johnson and Avery Bradley?
Have you guys used your 3 mil yet?

Throw the Maloofs some cash + Sasha and see what happens.

[niko]

The losing culture of The Kings doesn't fit in well with Damarcus's personality. He nearly came to blows with a couple of players because of how lightly and easily they shrug off losses. Get him on a team that holds all players accountable, there are rumblings that Westphal allows Tyreke to BS, and you will get an effective young big.

*Fires up The Billy King Signal*
He had games in Kentucky he was thrown off by emails and texts he received from fans of other teams. I hardly think it's his overwhelming desire to win that other teammates don't share that is the problem.

He wasn't exactly putting out this overwhelming effort against the Knicks, a bunch of players were playing harder than him.

[Hotbullets]

Miami will give you Eddy Curry, Juwan Howard and a 2nd round draft pick.

Me gusta

[Dasher]

He had games in Kentucky he was thrown off by emails and texts he received from fans of other teams. I hardly think it's his overwhelming desire to win that other teammates don't share that is the problem.

He wasn't exactly putting out this overwhelming effort against the Knicks, a bunch of players were playing harder than him.
He dropped 19 and 14 in the text message game.

[Lebron23]

I want to see him play for the Celtics or the Spurs. Cousins needs to play on a veteran team. The Spurs needs to trade Dejuan Blair and some of their role player for Cousins.

[DevilsAssassin]

Do the Celts have an asset to base a trade around if Rondo isn't involved? Dealing Pierce to Sacramento would be indecent, also true of Allen and KG to a lesser extent. Has he pissed everyone off enough to be moved for JaJaun Johnson and Avery Bradley?

the Celtics also have the Clippers first round pick this season

[FireDavidKahn]

http://www.planetcalypsoforum.com/gallery/files/9/8/2/8/michael-jackson-eating-popcorn.gif

[UtahJazzFan88]

I want to see him play for the Celtics or the Spurs. Cousins needs to play on a veteran team. The Spurs needs to trade Dejuan Blair and some of their role player for Cousins.

Kawhi Leonard + DeJuan Blair for Garcia + Cousins? Sacramento get two decent young guys, but SA gets the bigger upside and best player in Cousins.

[Lebron23]

Kawhi Leonard + DeJuan Blair for Garcia + Cousins? Sacramento get two decent young guys, but SA gets the bigger upside and best player in Cousins.


I like that deal. Cousins is going to learn from Duncan, and Coach Popovich is going to be his father figure in the NBA.

[cuad]

As a Kings fan, I would love it if Cousins went to the Spurs.

[Zenji]

I could see the Nets getting in on this. I hope i'm wrong.

[Kobr]

I could see the Nets getting in on this. I hope i'm wrong.

You think they'll part with Lopez?

[ace23]

Get someone in there to coach his ass and whip him around.
Northwinds?



trollolol




Kind of.

[JerrySteakhouse]

I could see the Nets getting in on this. I hope i'm wrong.
They won't give up Lopez for Cousins.

[Dasher]

You think they'll part with Lopez?
They won't have to. In this situation The Kings have no leverage.

[HylianNightmare]

man SA would be perfect

[Nick Young]

Luke Walton for Cousins DO IT

[JohnnyWall]

They won't have to. In this situation The Kings have no leverage.

Other teams will offer the Kings more than nothing, trust me. And why would the Nets want another long-term center project?

[Clutch]

Jeremy Lin for Cousins.
Get it done Grunnie

[Kobr]

Other teams will offer the Kings more than nothing, trust me. And why would the Nets want another long-term center project?

Yeah, I'm not sure why some people are thinking teams like the Knicks or the Nets should go after Cousins, when they already have Lopez and Chandler.

I can definitely see Boston trying to get him.

[Zenji]

You think they'll part with Lopez?

Yes, but only if all hope is lost on the Dwight Howard front. Nets are in absolute desperation mode, The fear of losing DWill in the offseason for nothing after all they gave up to get him plus opening a new arena in a new city makes them with out a doubt the most aggressive team in the trade market. DeMarcus Cousins doesn't make me want to stay if i'm Deron Williams.

Young teams should avoid this guy at all cost.

[GOBB]

Evan Turner > D.Cousins.

Where is PBA? Cousins was his boy. "Cousins >>> Wall its not even close"

[Dasher]

Other teams will offer the Kings more than nothing, trust me. And why would the Nets want another long-term center project?
A 1st rounder will be probably it. Michael Beasley, who was a special case because of people clearing cap for The Free-Agent Class of 2010, only netted a second rounder. A pick and a Trade Exception may be all they get. I don't think Geoff Petrie is interested in adding any more youngsters this year.

[UtahJazzFan88]

Evan Turner > D.Cousins.

Where is PBA? Cousins was his boy. "Cousins >>> Wall its not even close"

Favors > both of them.

Homerism.

[niko]

They are not going to trade him for nothing. They'd decide they all love each other prior to that. There is a whole league of teams they could trade with, and most of them would accept Cousins.

[JohnnyWall]

Yes, but only if all hope is lost on the Dwight Howard front. Nets are in absolute desperation mode, The fear of losing DWill in the offseason for nothing after all they gave up to get him plus opening a new arena in a new city makes them with out a doubt the most aggressive team in the trade market. DeMarcus Cousins doesn't make me want to stay if i'm Deron Williams.

Young teams should avoid this guy at all cost.

The Nets are a young team. I think giving up Lopez for Cousins would be a horrendous idea, even if they don't land Dwight.

[Zenji]

They won't give up Lopez for Cousins.


I would hope not but i don't have that much faith in the Nets hierarchy.

[niko]

Yeah, I'm not sure why some people are thinking teams like the Knicks or the Nets should go after Cousins, when they already have Lopez and Chandler.

I can definitely see Boston trying to get him.
Plus the Nets need people they can trade. Correct me if i'm wrong, if the NEts trade for Cousins now, can they move him again at deadline? If not, he uses assets you'd want to save for Howard.

[Zenji]

The Nets are a young team. I think giving up Lopez for Cousins would be a horrendous idea, even if they don't land Dwight.


Agreed. I'm not saying i want the Nets to do it, i'm saying i think the Nets are dumb enough to do it.

[JohnnyWall]

A 1st rounder will be probably it. Michael Beasley, who was a special case because of people clearing cap for The Free-Agent Class of 2010, only netted a second rounder. A pick and a Trade Exception may be all they get. I don't think Geoff Petrie is interested in adding any more youngsters this year.

I doubt they'll have to settle for a pick only. The Beasley trade is kind of irrelevant because, like you said, Miami just wanted to clear salary cap space to assemble the big 3. The Kings aren't looking to do that. Cousins, while being immature and having an attitude problem, is a legit center prospect that many franchises would love to snatch up. I'm betting multiple teams will be willing to throw some pieces to Sacramento for him; youth or veterans.

[kurple]

would love to get him if we don't give up too much.

[HylianNightmare]

would love to get him if we don't give up too much.
think every team wouldn't mind that

[O_City_Thunder]

Trade this guy to Miami. It would be fun to watch those guys bump heads.

Pause

[swi7ch]

To the Heat!

[Clutch]

NYPost_Berman Marc Berman
If Cousins demanded a trade, it is because ex-mate Harrellson outplayed him last night.
6 minutes ago Favorite Retweet Reply

:rockon: :rockon: :rockon:

[Blue&Orange]

Why send him home if you're thinking trading him? That's just dumb management, Kings will keep him.

[Kobr]

NYPost_Berman Marc Berman
If Cousins demanded a trade, it is because ex-mate Harrellson outplayed him last night.
6 minutes ago Favorite Retweet Reply

:rockon: :rockon: :rockon:

Ex-mate or ex-teammate? :oldlol:

[Collie]

Monroe>>>> Cousins

[JohnnyWall]

Love all these Heat fans who jump at every possible trade/signing. They're never going to be satisfied, even if they have a top 5 player at each position.

:lol

[hammer2010]

This fakkit will be out of the league in 3 and pumping my gas in 5. :lol

[Lebron23]

This fakkit will be out of the league in 3 and pumping my gas in 5. :lol

He had a bad attitude ala Rasheed Wallace, but this kid is still averaging a double-double this season.

Put him on a veteran winning team, and he's going to be a very productive player.

[Lebron23]

Love all these Heat fans who jump at every possible trade/signing. They're never going to be satisfied, even if they have a top 5 player at each position.

:lol


Yeah

Joel Anthony is better than Gasol and Bynum.

[knickscity]

He had a bad attitude ala Rasheed Wallace, but this kid is still averaging a double-double this season.

Put him on a veteran winning team, and he's going to be a very productive player.
Yep, I fully agree.

[alanLA92]

1 year and already he wants to be traded. This is like My Player mode on 2k. :lol

[blacknapalm]

said it from the beginning

he needs a strong, experienced and respectable coach. otherwise he's just going to be slow to mature, a la a young z-bo

[R.I.P.]

Does that mean he has to become a Maverick like every player that wants to be traded. :lol

[Phenith]

BTW, as much of a clown as he is (and he is a clown) what an absolute joke of a way this was handled. Why exactly does a press release need this much info? This couldn't be handled quietly?

Anyone could see this coming really, it's hard to keep it out of the public when Cousins is starting to pull a Sheed with the media.
The overlying centiment in the thread is right though, if he ends up on a rebuilding team, it won't get better... he needs to end up on a team that won't put up with his shit and just whip him into an nba player.

[PejaNowitzki]

Trade Bynum for Deron Williams, Dallas 1st rounder pick for Cousins (TPE) , and Kobe & Gasol will put him in his place.

start DWill, Kobe, MWP, Gasol, Cousins


:eek: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

****ing Lakers fans.

[Kobr]

Yeah

Joel Anthony is better than Gasol and Bynum.

:wtf:

[AMISTILLILL]

LOL @ all the people who scoffed at me whenever I brought up Cousins being dealt as a possible scenario for the Kings. The kid is an absolute headache and isn't going to change on a team like that.

[Teanett]

demarcus isnt the brightest kid. cut him some slack!

[dbugz]

Reunite Wall and DMC:applause:

DMC, Blatche and McGee are going to be a serious problem in the locker room for the Wizards :roll:

[miggyme1]

I hate players like this, your given everything you need in the world, money, a chance to play a sport for a living and obviously all the perks that go with that and u still complain and act like a bitch after only being in the league for 2 yrs.... Mr Cousins, go **** your self



AMEN

[alanLA92]

DMC, Blatche and McGee are going to be a serious problem in the locker room for the Wizards :roll:

Yup, make it happen SAC and WAS. :cheers: :lol

[Rowe]

Anyone could see this coming really, it's hard to keep it out of the public when Cousins is starting to pull a Sheed with the media.
The overlying centiment in the thread is right though, if he ends up on a rebuilding team, it won't get better... he needs to end up on a team that won't put up with his shit and just whip him into an nba player.

He has to make changes in his behavior, if not it is simply irrelevant what any veterans will try to do to steer him in the right direction.

[knickscity]

He has to make changes in his behavior, if not it is simply irrelevant what any veterans will try to do to steer him in the right direction.
The right vets would keep him in line.

You think Pierce and KG would put up with his immaturity?

Doc would let them roast him, before he even had a chance.

[Kujo]

This guy is major headcase. Everyone knew it this risk going into the draft. His attitude problems, and immaturity were well known at Kentucky.

I remember the look on his face while sitting on the bench of a recent game in the 4th quarter. You could tell he was not happy.

I'm not surprised by this at all. Kings took a big risk in drafting this guy.

[Rowe]

The right vets would keep him in line.

You think Pierce and KG would put up with his immaturity?

Doc would let them roast him, before he even had a chance.

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_BaWeTAWt3VI/TBG-CJoLFGI/AAAAAAAANYM/ERJIamr1nvU/Glen-Big-Baby-Davis.jpg

Yep, that definetly worked.

Fact of the matter is Pierce mentioned before the season that the Celtics were better off without the "distractions". Reading between the lines its easy to assume he was referencing Big Baby, Shaq, & Nate.

Cousins has to make the choice to fall in line and get his attitude in check. There isn't anything that anybody can do to make him "change" other than bench him or send him home. Celtics have a hardworking mentality. Cousins and his volatile personality will only disrupt things, leading to him having a reduced role, which in turn will make Cousins even more volatile in the locker room.

[ProfessorMurder]

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_BaWeTAWt3VI/TBG-CJoLFGI/AAAAAAAANYM/ERJIamr1nvU/Glen-Big-Baby-Davis.jpg

Yep, that definetly worked.

Look at Baby now compared to what he was.

[DirtySanchez]

If there is a situation where Cousins could flourish....kid is gunna be a beast. But no clue if that could happen. Heard vets like Kobe, Webber, Shaquille reached out to the kid during off season....in one ear right out the other.

[Rowe]

Look at Baby now compared to what he was.

You mean the fact that he complained about his lack of a role towards the end of last season? Boston didnt even want him back and sent him to Orlando for Bass.

Hes still the same volatile/moody player as he was when he came into the league, just a few pounds lighter.

Im just saying its up to the player to change his attitude, the veteran effect doesn't mean much. They'll just ignore the vets and continue to do their own thing until they grow up.

[verylegit]

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_BaWeTAWt3VI/TBG-CJoLFGI/AAAAAAAANYM/ERJIamr1nvU/Glen-Big-Baby-Davis.jpg

Yep, that definetly worked.

Fact of the matter is Pierce mentioned before the season that the Celtics were better off without the "distractions". Reading between the lines its easy to assume he was referencing Big Baby, Shaq, & Nate.

Cousins has to make the choice to fall in line and get his attitude in check. There isn't anything that anybody can do to make him "change" other than bench him or send him home. Celtics have a hardworking mentality. Cousins and his volatile personality will only disrupt things, leading to him having a reduced role, which in turn will make Cousins even more volatile in the locker room.
for a professional athlete, that bodyfat level is unacceptable :facepalm

[Rowe]

for a professional athlete, that bodyfat level is unacceptable :facepalm
http://i.imgur.com/B37Yj.jpg

Michael Sweetsney agrees.

[Burgz]

Ready for my guess?




Houston Rockets.


Daryl Morey LOVES trading for undervalued players or players who's stock is down. And he's craving a dominant big man. Plus Houston has trade assets.

Either that, or a straight Cousins to Knicks for Jeffries. One or the other.

Cousins in NY is a disaster waiting to happen?

what do you think he is complaining about, obviously its about not enough touches, i'd hate to see how much he pouts out there

[Rowe]

DMC, Blatche and McGee are going to be a serious problem in the locker room for the Wizards :roll:
I'd do Blatche/McGee for Cousins/Thompson.

He obviously wants to be paired back up with John Wall either way.

[WillyJakk]

http://assets.nydailynews.com/polopoly_fs/1.186576!/img/httpImage/image.jpg
Westphal: "You getting this DeMarcus?"

Cousins: "I don't like that, I don't like Kings basketball!"

[entropy35]

http://assets.nydailynews.com/polopoly_fs/1.186576!/img/httpImage/image.jpg
Westphal: "You getting this DeMarcus?"

Cousins: "I don't like that, I don't like Kings basketball!"
:roll:

[AMISTILLILL]

http://i.imgur.com/cHVsz.gif

[Locked_Up_Tonight]

Lamar Odom for him straight up.

[Kurosawa0]

It'll be interesting to see what kind of offers are there for him. Cousins has a mountain of potential, but you know teams will be offering 10 cents on the dollar now.

[hoopaddict08]

Detroit's 2012 1st round pick (top three protected) and Austin Daye for Cousins.

I would gladly take a chance on Cousins. Him and Monroe as our front-court would be solid. Ben Wallace there to mentor. Could be a disaster but could also be the risk that turns into a reward for the Pistons.

[StackzUp]

Cousins needs to be managed by a better coach. Kid has lots of potential, but his attitude needs to be put in check.

[AMISTILLILL]

Detroit's 2012 1st round pick (top three protected) and Austin Daye for Cousins.

I would gladly take a chance on Cousins. Him and Monroe as our front-court would be solid. Ben Wallace there to mentor. Could be a disaster but could also be the risk that turns into a reward for the Pistons.

Oof. Ben Wallace at this stage in his career isn't going to be around long enough to mentor the kid. That has disaster written all over it. He wants a team with a winning culture, not a team as bad off as the Kings but in a different conference. Pistons are a long way away from those Chauncey/Sheed/Wallace teams.

[zac]

Grizzlies will almost assuredly be inquiring about him. A chance to buy low on a knuckledheaded big man who can play the 4/5 and has a rookie contract? Yes, please. He reminds me of a young bigger version of Z-bo anyway, just needs to get his head on straight and have a coach who knows how to deal with him.

[ProfessorMurder]

Grizzlies will almost assuredly be inquiring about him. A chance to buy low on a knuckledheaded big man who can play the 4/5 and has a rookie contract? Yes, please. He reminds me of a young bigger version of Z-bo anyway, just needs to get his head on straight and have a coach who knows how to deal with him.

Memphis would be my favorite team in the West if that happened.

[hoopaddict08]

Oof. Ben Wallace at this stage in his career isn't going to be around long enough to mentor the kid. That has disaster written all over it. He wants a team with a winning culture, not a team as bad off as the Kings but in a different conference. Pistons are a long way away from those Chauncey/Sheed/Wallace teams.

I remember hearing Cousins and the Pistons had mutual interests around draft time. Cousins doesn't have a whole lot of leverage on where he is going to end up. It's not like he is an expiring contract and only wants to end up on certain teams.

[The Big Skinny]

Andray Blatche and Rashard Lewis for Demarcus Cousins and Donte Green.

do it.

[Rowe]

Grizzlies will almost assuredly be inquiring about him. A chance to buy low on a knuckledheaded big man who can play the 4/5 and has a rookie contract? Yes, please. He reminds me of a young bigger version of Z-bo anyway, just needs to get his head on straight and have a coach who knows how to deal with him.

With what?

Memphis has no bigs, and Sacramento has enough guards.

[JerrySteakhouse]

Andray Blatche and Rashard Lewis for Demarcus Cousins and Donte Green.

do it.

They would want McGee for sure. And would wan't to let Garcia go.

[kurple]

think every team wouldn't mind that
not every team has too many assets

[HylianNightmare]

not every team has too many assets
true that

[hawkfan]

Cleveland, Milwaukee, Toronto or Charlotte are all teams that could take him and send out a first round pick in return.

Miami could try to pawn Mike Miller off on the Kings and a first round pick.

[The Big Skinny]

They would want McGee for sure. And would wan't to let Garcia go.

Would not trade McGee. Blatche only.

bout time zards stop getting the short end of the stick on trades.

[The_Yearning]

This guy is a career 40% shooter.

Terrible .

[StacksOnDeck]

Funny how the two Kentucky teammates(Wall and Cousins) act like babies.

[RazorBaLade]

Sac gets Gasol, trade exception
NJ gets Cousins, Thornton
La gets Deron williams

meh idk.

[Meticode]

Sacramento,

I'll give you Jamison. Not for Cousins, I'll just give him too you, for free. Will you take him? Please?

[knickswin]

could the spurs swing a trade for him? I know they usually don't like players who are full of nonsense, but popovich would be very good for hi.

[Silenttristo]

http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=786yhhx

There you go.

[JerrySteakhouse]

Would not trade McGee. Blatche only.

bout time zards stop getting the short end of the stick on trades.
Seriously?? Why would Kings take Blatche?? :facepalm

[Nick Young]

3 way trade, Lakers rockets kings


Lakers get:
Kyle Lowry
Demarcus Cousins

Houston gets
Pau Gasol

Kings get
Luis Scola
Derrick Caracter
http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=7yyul8k

SEEMS FAIR.

DO IT MITCH

[TheAesirsFinest]

3 way trade, Lakers rockets kings


Lakers get:
Kyle Lowry
Demarcus Cousins

Houston gets
Pau Gasol

Kings get
Luis Scola
Derrick Caracter
http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=7yyul8k

SEEMS FAIR.

DO IT MITCH

Houston says hell no.

[JerrySteakhouse]

3 way trade, Lakers rockets kings


Lakers get:
Kyle Lowry
Demarcus Cousins

Houston gets
Pau Gasol

Kings get
Luis Scola
Derrick Caracter
http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=7yyul8k

SEEMS FAIR.

DO IT MITCH
Laker fans... :facepalm

[Nick Young]

Houston says hell no.
houston desperately wants Pau Gasol:lol

They can have Marcus Thornton as well, Kings get K-Mart back.

SORTED

[senelcoolidge]

This guy is a cancer. Where ever he ends up it's going to be a problem. So much potential but he has the mind of a 12 year old child. Send him to the D league.

[brantonli]

:facepalm Hell no the Rockets don't do this trade. They wanted Gasol, but not anymore. And we give up Lowry and Scola? F that. I'd trade anybody on the roster not named Lowry and Scola for Cousins though. PatPat would be hard to part with though.

[bluechox2]

what team would actually want him, with how destructive he has been, who would want a coach him?

[Whoah10115]

Career 40% shooter? He's played one season.

[Draz]

This guy is probably the definition of cancer. I don't care if you put him in the Celtics, Lakers, or whatever team you can find. He's been a pain in the ass since minute one. He's better off sticking with the Kings. I swear I wouldn't even give up Jared Jeffries for this guy.

Well maybe..

[The Big Skinny]

Seriously?? Why would Kings take Blatche?? :facepalm

Not saying they would want Blatche, I'm just saying we're not trading McGee. We get the short end of the stick in terms of trades far too often.

[OmniStrife]

The body is controlled by the brain...
so no thanks from the Suns.

[Foster5k]

Any team would love to have this guy.(besides Kings... lol)

You can change a person's attitude, however you can't make someone an All-Star center if they don't have the tools, etc.

That's what coaching is for... give him a coach/psychiatrist and he'll be alright. :D

[Aussie Dunker]

Monroe>>>> Cousins

Amen :cheers:

[DaBigReality]

houston desperately wants Pau Gasol:lol

They can have Marcus Thornton as well, Kings get K-Mart back.

SORTED

Correction: Houston wanted Gasol AND Nene. Less of an incentive to get Pau now with Nene tucked safely in Denver.

[heyhey]

GMs everywhere need to put in a trade for this guy. His stock is way down right now but he's got some of the best upside as sophomore center.

[alenleomessi]

Only great coach and his buddy Wall can help this dumbass

[kurple]

3 way trade, Lakers rockets kings


Lakers get:
Kyle Lowry
Demarcus Cousins

Houston gets
Pau Gasol

Kings get
Luis Scola
Derrick Caracter
http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=7yyul8k

SEEMS FAIR.

DO IT MITCH
that is the worst trade I have seen on this site. I hope it was a joke

[kurple]

I could EASILY see Cousins being a part of a D12 trade..

Orlando should really want Cousins

[Dasher]

I could EASILY see Cousins being a part of a D12 trade..

Orlando should really want Cousins
Cousins would probably eat Stan Van Gundy alive.

[Dwyane Rose]

Don't think Spoelstra would be able to handle Cousins but Pat Riley definitely could...

[ukballer]

Cousins would probably eat Stan Van Gundy alive.

I think Stan will give as good as he gets.

[Dasher]

I think Stan will give as good as he gets.
Stan is The Master of Panic. Dwight periodically emasculates him in the media.

[bagelred]

Exactly.

I wouldn't trade anyone for this malcontent loser. All the talent in the world doesn't make up his selfishishness and immaturity.


We're talking about Zach Randolph right? Wait....what year is this?

[zac]

Exactly.

I wouldn't trade anyone for this malcontent loser. All the talent in the world doesn't make up his selfishishness and immaturity.


We're talking about Zach Randolph right? Wait....what year is this?
That's exactly why I think Memphis will look into this haha. He reminds me of a young Z-bo. The Kings actually have a bunch of bigs, even without Cousins so the Grizzlies might be able to send over some players and maybe a pick or something to get him. Having a rotation of Z-bo, Gasol, and Cousin all playing like 25 minutes a night to keep them fresh would be amazing. I think Z-bo, Gasol and Coach Hollins could handle him and show him how to conduct himself and also having a competent coach and a winning team helps.

[dunksby]

Don't think Spoelstra would be able to handle Cousins but Pat Riley definitely could...
So what?

[Rnbizzle]

Do not want him on the Bulls.

[Harrison_Barnes]

I'll trade Bargs for him

[GOBB]

Speights for Cousins

[Clutch]

ChrisMannixSI Chris Mannix
New Jersey has expressed interest in Kings center DeMarcus Cousins, league sources tell SI.com
45 seconds ago Favorite Retweet Reply

[zac]

Just saw on twitter that the Kings said they won't trade him.

[Clutch]

Just saw on twitter that the Kings said they won't trade him.
What a mess.

[niko]

ChrisMannixSI Chris Mannix
New Jersey has expressed interest in Kings center DeMarcus Cousins, league sources tell SI.com
45 seconds ago Favorite Retweet Reply
They need to wait on Howard first. Confused to why theyd pursue cousins at this time.

[mattvNJ]

be nice on the nets if he drops his attitude deron would make him look nice

[D12"Magic"]

be nice on the nets if he drops his attitude deron would make him look nice
Doubt it considering how crappy Deron has been playing.

[Dasher]

They need to wait on Howard first. Confused to why theyd pursue cousins at this time.
Why not? Cousins could be included in a package for Dwight. Eh personally I'd roll the dice with Dwight coming as a FA and keep all of my assets. A front-court that could potentially feature Dwight, Brook, Humphries and possibly Cousins and Okur would be incredibly deep. Plus the retained draft picks could be used on upgrading the SF position as Damion James appears to be Trenton Hassell 2.0.

[niko]

Why not? Cousins could be included in a package for Dwight. Eh personally I'd roll the dice with Dwight coming as a FA and keep all of my assets. A front-court that could potentially feature Dwight, Brook, Humphries and possibly Cousins and Okur would be incredibly deep. Plus the retained draft picks could be used on upgrading the SF position as Damion James appears to be Trenton Hassell 2.0.
The nets keep reducing their flexibility for a trade. They need to be careful. When can you trade a player acquired in a trade?

[Dasher]

The nets keep reducing their flexibility for a trade. They need to be careful. When can you trade a player acquired in a trade?
I think you can trade a player acquired in a trade any time before the trade deadline. The time limits only apply on players acquired during free agency.

[dunksby]

Kings are not so dumb as to trade him now, nobody would give anything near his real value. Sac will bench his ass for 10-20 games and he will learn his lesson.

[niko]

I think you can trade a player acquired in a trade any time before the trade deadline. The time limits only apply on players acquired during free agency.
60 days.

[JMT]

He's an immature dumbass, the question will be if he ever gets it, because he has tools to be a GREAT player. Not a solid player, a great perrenial all star level player.

This. What a disappointment.

[All Net]

What a spoilt brat...

[CelticBaller]

i still would love to have him on the celtics

[niko]

i still would love to have him on the celtics
Fortunately you have nothing to trade. Not saying you don't have great players, you do, not one which you can move for him. :D

[Zenji]

I just knew the Nets would be all over this like flies on shit. :facepalm

[Burgz]

unlikely he goes to a legit contender, doesn't make sense the risk would be too great and he could be a serious distraction

more likely he goes to a 7-10/playoff fringe team desperate to win

rockets come to mind, bobcats maybe even timberwolves. we know kaahhhhhhhnn loves PG's and PF's, would have a team of them running amuck if he could haha

[Nets fan 93]

be nice on the nets if he drops his attitude deron would make him look nice
Too bad Gaines is the PG. :violin:

I despise Avery.

[niko]

Too bad Gaines is the PG. :violin:

I despise Avery.
haha, what did i miss? i hate avery too. To me they need to get rid of him ASAp and show Deron they have a better coach going forward.

[ILLsmak]

They need a better coach. Someone who can use his energy in a positive way. I think he needs to be on a team and be the go to guy. Then he needs to get owned every night and know that he needs help and that other people have good ideas too.

Basically you take people like cousins and they are just natural leaders. People are like lol right but its true. And by not using that in a positive way... by trying to put him in his place a coach is dead wrong. Dude has no clout. That's why Phil was a great coach he could settle this shit. No reason to not let cousins motivate himself. Pick your battles. Trade him and watch him become an all star.

-smak

[BallsOut]

If the Kings need a new coach they should look at P.J. Carlesimo

[Clippersfan86]

NBA source close to team:

[B]

[Nets fan 93]

haha, what did i miss? i hate avery too. To me they need to get rid of him ASAp and show Deron they have a better coach going forward.
They start Deron at the 2. IDK why. He only does well when he is the only pg. If there is another one. Deron just seems lost. Avery plays Gaines too much.

[niko]

They start Deron at the 2. IDK why. He only does well when he is the only pg. If there is another one. Deron just seems lost. Avery plays Gaines too much.
They started Deron at the 2. Hmm...let me say this out loud, they started Deron AT THE TWO. So Gaines can play more. Hmm....

WTF! ARE YOU ****ING KIDDING?

[BallsOut]

They start Deron at the 2. IDK why. He only does well when he is the only pg. If there is another one. Deron just seems lost. Avery plays Gaines too much.

That is kind of retarded. They should start Vujacic at the 2 and Dwill at the 1 with Gaines off the bench.

[niko]

That is kind of retarded. They should start Vujacic at the 2 and Dwill at the 1 with Gaines off the bench.
If you have massive talent and are tinkering and had this superior talent at the one you needed minutes for i'd get it but still find it silly. LIke when Billups brings up the ball and not Paul. I hate it. Jerking Deron around makes no sense. He should be the PG, and be given the ball and the offense should run through him. It's not even arguable.

[Nets fan 93]

That is kind of retarded. They should start Vujacic at the 2 and Dwill at the 1 with Gaines off the bench.
They do not have Vujacic. They have
Anthony Morrow-Deshawn Stevenson-Marshon Brooks
Jordan Farmar is out of the rotation now. Just a mess if you ask me. while Damion James still starts. (he shouldnt be in the rotation.)

They started Deron at the 2. Hmm...let me say this out loud, they started Deron AT THE TWO. So Gaines can play more. Hmm....

WTF! ARE YOU ****ING KIDDING?
Exactly. If you watch the games it boggles your mind even more. Their only bright spot in Marshon barely even played last night. It's disturbing.

[niko]

They do not have Vujacic. They have
Anthony Morrow-Deshawn Stevenson-Marshon Brooks
Jordan Farmar is out of the rotation now. Just a mess if you ask me. while Damion James still starts. (he shouldnt be in the rotation.)

Exactly. If you watch the games it boggles your mind even more. Their only bright spot in Marshon barely even played last night. It's disturbing.
Well it's ok, it's not like they are trying to sell a bright future to their star player who is not signed yet for next year.

Brooks is not ready to start, however since the Lopez injury throws this season into pretty much a trail run to see what they have, i'd start him with Deron just to get them as many minutes together as possible.

[04mzwach]

Doc Rivers would yell and yell until he understood. He could run, but that's about his only option. I just hope Doc's voice doesn't go out, his voice is bad enough from the other players.

[JohnnyWall]

Doc Rivers would yell and yell until he understood. He could run, but that's about his only option. I just hope Doc's voice doesn't go out, his voice is bad enough from the other players.

Doc is a little bitch. Nobody fears him.

[Optimus Prime]

Yahoo Sports reporting that the Kings are saying they won't trade Cousins:

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=ys-demarcus_cousins_kings_010112

Funny though how Cousins was heard yelling "TRADE ME!" during the loss to the Knicks. What a teammate! :lol

[04mzwach]

Yahoo Sports reporting that the Kings are saying they won't trade Cousins:

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=ys-demarcus_cousins_kings_010112

Funny though how Cousins was heard yelling "TRADE ME!" during the loss to the Knicks. What a teammate! :lol
WOW... :rolleyes:

[Nets fan 93]

Well it's ok, it's not like they are trying to sell a bright future to their star player who is not signed yet for next year.

Brooks is not ready to start, however since the Lopez injury throws this season into pretty much a trail run to see what they have, i'd start him with Deron just to get them as many minutes together as possible.
I'm not sure what is going on. Maybe tanking for a better pick to offer Orlando. I can't see how fans like us know the situation better than a head coach. It's not just you and me that feel the same about the situation.

[tpols]

They started Deron at the 2. Hmm...let me say this out loud, they started Deron AT THE TWO. So Gaines can play more. Hmm....

WTF! ARE YOU ****ING KIDDING?
They started Dwill at the 2 because Morrow has played like shit. He's been ice cold from 3, and he has the slowest slashing ability of any shooting guard in the league. By having Gaines and Dwill out there at the same time they could have two playmakers instead of one.. because Deron wasn't able to do anything with Morrow and James on the perimeter with him.

What Avery should do is start Marshon at the 2. I dont care if he's a rookie.. he's flat out better than any guard on our team other than Deron.

And Avery would run Cousins out of town quicker than he did CDR and Twill.

[Whoah10115]

Deron Williams should play the 2...just have fun shooting and shooting and shooting. I guess if you wanna tank the season, go ahead.


I like Avery Johnson but it's hard to pay attention to the Nets. I've lived in NJ for 16years so I root for them, but seriously, Deron at the 2 is hilarious. Bring in Brooks. Starting with Deron might chill him out on the shot jacking.

[Nets fan 93]

They started Dwill at the 2 because Morrow has played like shit. He's been ice cold from 3, and he has the slowest slashing ability of any shooting guard in the league. By having Gaines and Dwill out there at the same time they could have two playmakers instead of one.. because Deron wasn't able to do anything with Morrow and James on the perimeter with him.
The Nets have 3 shooting gaurds to choose from. Start Deron (pass 1st PG) over all three of them and let a scrub like Gaines handle the ball? Excellent!:rolleyes:


What Avery should do is start Marshon at the 2. I dont care if he's a rookie.. he's flat out better than any guard on our team other than Deron.
I agree. He seems like a nice compliment to Deron at this point. Anything is better than Deron playing the two with a PG like Gaines.


And Avery would run Cousins out of town quicker than he did CDR and Twill.
:lol probably.

[Zenji]

Not easy being a Nets fan. :(

[oh the horror]

Honestly, I dont know who, at this point, would even want to take a crack at this kid. He sounds like a SERIOUS headcase.

[no pun intended]

https://twitter.com/#!/MettaWorldPeace/status/153997919261966336

Words from World Peace.

[rufuspaul]

I offer Diop and Maggette straight up for Cousins.

[Done_And_Done]

Eddy Curry 2.0 needs to be shipped into the real world and work a normal 9 to 5 like the rest of us for a month. The guy is so far fetched from reality he wouldn't know what hit him. He's literally a child living within a beasts body...

The worst part of all is you know damn well he heard all the rumors prior to being drafted that people were calling him a nuttcase and had painted red flags all over him. You'd think he'd make a conscious effort to silence the naysayers rather then prove them right...

Dumbass

[33teeth]

I offer Diop and Maggette straight up for Cousins.

:lol :roll:

[HurricaneKid]

The Nets have two problems. One is a lack of talent and the second one is Avery. He doesn't even care if he puts his best team on the floor. He got canned because he is so hard to play for and continually offended his players. Bring in Carlisle, increase the record and within 3 years win a title with a team Avery couldn't get out of the 1st rd.

[HurricaneKid]

Everyone knew about Cousins before the draft. There was at least a 50% chance this would happen.

[gasolina]

Kings are not so dumb as to trade him now, nobody would give anything near his real value. Sac will bench his ass for 10-20 games and he will learn his lesson.
Hope they bench him more because I have Hayes and Thornton in my fantasy team