For years, rival NBA teams have done their best to snatch Boogie Cousins away from the Sacramento. Yet, former GM’s Geoff Petrie and Pete D’Alessandro along with current GM (and former player) Vlade Divac have balked at a DeMarcus Cousins trade. That sentiment might be coming to an end though according to the NBA rumor mill.
That’s because the Vlade Divac is finally open to the idea of a DeMarcus Cousins trade, this per the Sacramento Bee:
the sense within the organization is Divac is tempted by the prospect of pairing his center with his personally selected coach but that he has become increasingly frustrated by his center’s ongoing issues and, for the first time, is willing to test the market for the two-time All-Star.
The disconnect between Karl and Divac, and Karl and Cousins, is rivaled closely by the discord within the fragmented locker room. Apart from Rondo, Cousins has few friends among his teammates. Several players privately have complained to management about his mood swings and disrespect for those around him, including his coaches and in particular Karl.
With two years left on his deal and the Kings opening a new arena, it seems very unlikely such a trade would be made unless the Kings were to attract a ransom in response. And given that’s doubtful to happen, a trade seems doubtful.
That said, fire up your trade machine.
