Sacramento Kings' center DeMarcus Cousins hits the NBA trade rumors once again. After being quiet for quite some time, a new rumored NBA deal was floated that dragged again Boogie in the picture. And it looks like he could be heading to the Phoenix Suns with Brandon Knight and Dragan Bender as trade pieces.
Cousins, who had been the hot topic of numerous NBA trade deals since last year, was again in the hot seat this time. Though he is putting up big numbers, averaging 29.1 points, 10.5 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game this season, the performance didn't translate to victories for the team. And being in the team for six years, he never experienced the feeling of being in the playoffs.
And with earlier sentiments that he is not happy how the Kings organization manage the team, his frustration might lead to his earlier departure to the team. And though he will only become a free agent in 2018, sources are saying that the Kings are seriously thinking of trading him now while his value is still high. And it seems that a deal is being set-up between the Kings and the Suns.
Trade talks could be happening now between the Sacramento Kings and Phoenix Suns as a proposed NBA trade deal is being recommended to both teams. Trade scenario is suggesting that the Kings will send Cousins to the Suns in exchange for Brandon Knight, Dragan Bender, and two first-round draft picks.
With this deal, some say that both teams got the equal value of the trade. The Kings got a solid point guard in Knight that they badly needed to stabilize their backcourt while Bender is a good prospect in the future. And if they plan for an early rebuild, both Knight and Bender could be a useful piece.
On the other hand, the Suns will finally get one of the dominant centers in the league today. And with their recent struggles, the arrival of Cousins might change their current standings. A reunion of sorts between Cousins and college teammate Eric Bledsoe is also looming if this trade pushes thru.
According to Arizona Sports, Cousins, Bledsoe and Washington Wizards superstar John Wall have already talked about reuniting. But where and when is the question the three players still have not yet answered. Though Cousins already proclaimed that he wants his buddies in Sactown, he knows that in the NBA, everything could happen.
Will this NBA trade rumors will come into fruition? Will Sacramento Kings finally decide to release DeMarcus Cousins to the Phoenix Suns for Brandon Knight, Dragan Bender and future picks?
