DeMarcus Cousins Player Rumors
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Western Notes: Bryant, Love, Ibaka, Cousins
2013/01/western-notes-bryant-love-ibaka-cousins.htmlDeMarcus Cousins and Kings head coach Keith Smart have had their share of difficulties over these last few weeks.
Celtics Waive Joseph And Varnado, Blockbuster In The Works?
2013/01/celtics-waive-joseph-varnado.htmlOne name that has repeatedly been mentioned in speculative trade talk has been Kings' center DeMarcus Cousins (Twitter link)…
Pacific Notes: Cousins, Lakers, Gasol, Suns
2013/01/pacific-notes-cousins-lakers-gasol-suns.htmlThat means, as we heard yesterday from Sam Amick of USA Today, that the Celtics likely aren't close to any sort of deal for DeMarcus Cousins or anyone else. … Here are a few more Monday morning links on Cousins and a handful of other Pacific Division topics: Bucher notes that it still seems as if Cousins isn't available, but if that stance changes, the Kings may want to try to package him with a bad salary or two.
Odds & Ends: Pargo, Celtics, Gordon, Carlesimo
2013/01/odds-ends-pargo-celtics-gordon-carlesimo.htmlSources tell Alex Kennedy of HoopsWorld that DeMarcus Cousins, Rudy Gay, and Marcin Gortat are all potential trade targets for the Celtics. … Tom Ziller of SBNation.com questions how the Celtics could possibly acquire Cousins without giving up Rajon Rondo, and explores the trade rumors surrounding Gay.
Pacific Notes: Lakers, Cousins, Virginia Beach
2013/01/pacific-notes-lakers-cousins-virginia-beach.htmlDan Fegan, the new agent for DeMarcus Cousins, met with Kings GM Geoff Petrie today, but Fegan didn't ask that his client be traded, USA Today's Sam Amick reports (Twitter links). … The Kings continue to insist they're not interested in any Cousins swap.
Odds & Ends: Kaman, Fredette, Beverley
2013/01/odds-ends-kaman-fredette-beverley.htmlDeMarcus Cousins isn't the only member of the Kings off-limits in trade talks, as USA Today's Sam Amick hears the team is not making Jimmer Fredette available, either.
DeMarcus Cousins Talks Reputation, Kings, Future
2013/01/demarcus-cousins-talks-reputation-kings-future.htmlWhen DeMarcus Cousins hired Dan Fegan as his new agent, the assumption, given Fegan's reputation, was that the big man wanted out of Sacramento. … And according to Chris Mannix of SI.com, the Celtics, Bobcats, Hawks, Wizards, and Mavericks were all recently rebuffed when they inquired about Cousins' availability.
Odds & Ends: Knicks, Cousins, Fernandez, Cavs
2013/01/odds-ends-knicks-cousins-fernandez-cavs.htmlOne NBA team executive predicts to Ian Thomsen of SI.com that if DeMarcus Cousins becomes available, there won't be as much interest as there might have been in the past.
Potential Kings Sale Could Impact Trades
2013/01/potential-kings-sale-could-impact-trades.htmlHe believes there is a unanimous belief within the organization that DeMarcus Cousins, despite his recent troubles, is considered off-limits in any trade discussions. … The three players beyond Cousins that Lowe points to as potential pieces the Kings could move are Tyreke Evans, Jason Thompson, and Francisco Garcia.
Latest On Trade Candidates From Reno
2013/01/latest-on-trade-candidates-from-reno.htmlTeams have continued to ask the Kings about DeMarcus Cousins, and were told that he is not available.
Pacific Notes: Cousins, Nash, Clark, Kings
2013/01/pacific-notes-cousins-nash-clark-kings.htmlIn his report on a halt to trade talks involving Rudy Gay, Sam Amico of Fox Sports Ohio also notes that the Kings never went further than exploratory discussions with other teams about DeMarcus Cousins, who'll likely remain in Sacramento while the future of the team's ownership is in limbo.
Ford On Cousins, Gortat, Gay, Celtics
2013/01/ford-on-cousins-gortat-gay-celtics.htmlThere is a lot of interest around the league in DeMarcus Cousins, but from what Ford can gather, no GMs have had any success in making progress with the Kings on trade talks so far.
Stein’s Latest: Gasol, Celtics, Smith, Jazz
2013/02/steins-latest-gasol-celtics-smith-jazz.htmlThere has been interest in Tyreke Evans, although DeMarcus Cousins remains untouchable.
Southwest Links: White, Spurs, Prince, Mavs
2013/02/southwest-links-white-spurs-prince-mavs.htmlThe Mavs would love to get their hands on DeMarcus Cousins, who they think would greatly benefit from the team's culture, according to Tim MacMahon of ESPNDallas.com. … But with the Kings unlikely to move Cousins and the third-year big man not due for restricted free agency until the summer of 2014, Dallas may not have much of an opportunity to land him.
Odds & Ends: Bulls, Warriors, Kings, Gordon
2013/02/odds-ends-16.htmlSpears also tweets that Tyreke Evans and DeMarcus Cousins have been given the impression by the Kings that they won't be moved today.
Pacific Notes: Kings, Nash, Gasol, Patterson
2013/03/pacific-notes-kings-nash-gasol-patterson.htmlRic Bucher of CSNBayArea.com writes that the Kings traded for Patrick Patterson in part because of his close relationship with DeMarcus Cousins dating back to their time as teammates at the University of Kentucky.
Pacific Notes: Bryant, Amnesty, Cousins
2013/04/pacific-notes-bryant-amnesty-cousins.htmlIn an all-access interview with Bleacher Report's Jimmy Spencer, Kings big man DeMarcus Cousins insists that he is not interested…… "No, I am loyal to this organization," Cousins said
Draft Rumors: Cavs, Cousins, Magic, Bledsoe
2013/05/draft-rumors-cavs-cousins-magic-bledsoe.htmlOne name you shouldn't totally rule out when considering Cleveland's possible trade scenarios, according to Ford? DeMarcus Cousins. … Ford reports that the Cavs, Bobcats, and the Mavericks are among the clubs who could call the Kings about Cousins in the hopes of trading draft picks and/or other assets for the young big man.
Cousins A “Goner” In Sacramento?
2013/05/cousins-a-goner-in-sacramento.html10:16PM: On the cusp of Michael Malone's agreement with the Kings, Sam Amico of FOX Sports Ohio tweets that a source in tune with Sacramento's head coaching decision suggests that the move was made with the presumption that DeMarcus Cousins "is a goner." In an earlier piece by Sam Amick of USA Today, it was noted that former Kings head coach Keith Smart had forged a close relationship with the young center during his first season in Sacramento. … 10:26PM: Jason Jones of the Sacramento Bee tweets that the new ownership has no intention of trading Cousins, also mentioning that the center is supposed to meet with Ranadive soon.
Odds & Ends: West, Cousins, Ginobili, Celtics
2013/05/odds-ends-west-cousins-ginobili-celtics.htmlHere's more as we enter the final month before free agency starts: Rival teams may have been behind a report that the Kings are ready to trade DeMarcus Cousins, Deveney hears, adding that the team's new owners have yet to decide what they want to do with the turbulent big man. … Deveney wonders if the Kings might do some message-management of their own and have incoming coach Michael Malone talk up Cousins to increase his value.
Latest On DeMarcus Cousins
2013/06/bobcats-interested-in-cousins-not-cavs.htmlDespite reports and rumors to the contrary, the Cavs have zero interest in Kings center DeMarcus Cousins, a source tells Sam Amico of FOX Sports (on Twitter). … The source went on to tell Amico (link) that plenty of teams have or will ask about Cousins, but clubs like the Cavs are staying away from him due to "consistent issues with structure." A report earlier this week indicated that the new regime in Sacramento is intent on moving Cousins, but that may have been floated out there by rival teams.
Odds & Ends: Grizzlies, Heat, McGrady
2013/06/odds-ends-heat-mcgrady-pistons.htmlJason Jones of the Sacramento Bee says new Kings owner Vivek Ranadive hasn’t met face-to-face with mercurial star DeMarcus Cousins.
Amico On Cavs, Magic, Granger, Bucks, Cousins
2013/06/amico-on-cavs-magic-granger-bucks-cousins.htmlIf DeMarcus Cousins was available at one point, he isn't any longer.
Western Notes: Ginobili, Hollins, Shaw, Nuggets
2013/06/western-notes-ginobili-hollins-shaw-nuggets.htmlNew Kings coach Michael Malone had input in the decision to bring Pete D'Alessandro aboard as GM, writes Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports, who adds that D'Alessandro is a proponent of DeMarcus Cousins.
Kings Notes: Cousins, Snell, Bratz
2013/06/kings-notes-cousins-snell-bratz.htmlHere's the latest out of Sacramento: Asked about the Kings' new regime by Jason Jones of the Sacramento Bee, DeMarcus Cousins replied with a "no comment." As Jones writes, Cousins has been instructed by agent Dan Fegan to stay quiet on the subject of the Kings team, management, and ownership. … Needless to say though, if Cousins and the Kings don't reach an agreement this offseason when the big man is extension-eligible, trade rumors will pick up in earnest.