NBA trade rumors are starting to pick up once again as the February trade deadline is a less than two months from now. Reports are now spreading that a rumored deal between the Sacramento Kings and Indiana Pacers is in the talks right now that involves superstars Paul George and DeMarcus Cousins.
George has been the favorite item of rumor mills the past few weeks and it seems that it will never leave him behind. The 26-year old small forward have been linked to being traded to the Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls, Oklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles Lakers. Now, the Kings are said to be joining in the mix of teams who wants his services.
The Kings continues to struggle in the early going of the season and it seems that Cousins are growing impatient with their current situation. Though he is putting up huge numbers for the team, his production didn't translate wins for them. Many believed that he will choose to become a free agent in 2018 once his contract expires or ask to be traded earlier if the team's performance will continue to decline.
And since both teams are looking for answers to their miseries, a trade offer was floated in the news today. According to The Inquisitr, NBA trade rumors are saying that a proposed trade deal between the Sacramento Kings and Indiana Pacers are in discussion right now and might happen before the trade deadline.
Trade scenario is suggesting that Paul George and Monta Ellis will suit up for the Kings while DeMarcus Cousins and Rudy Gay will be welcomed by the Pacers. The trade deal will also work under the NBA trade rules and salary cap restriction making it a legal deal for both teams as per stated in the report.
The report further indicates the benefits the two teams will get on this trade. The Kings will bring in a 3-time NBA All-Star that could probably change the status of the team. Though George and Cousins are not same production wise, George doesn't have any impulsive behavior like Cousins. The Kings could also benefit from Ellis who can be their starting point guard that they badly needed.
On the other hand, the Pacers will get one of the dominant centers in the league that will surely help the team inside the paint. Cousins will replace Myles Turner in the center will the latter will slide down to the power forward spot. Gay will subsequently replace George in the small forward and it will never be a problem for him.
Hoops Habit earlier reported that the Pacers is considering to trade Paul George much earlier. There is a risk that he may opt out his contract next season and he won't sign the extension the team is offering. Rather than lose him for nothing, a possibility that the Pacers will trade him to get valuable assets is something to ponder about.
Will this nba trade rumor happen? Will Sacramento Kings and Indiana Pacers agree to trade DeMarcus Cousins and Paul George?
