DeMarcus Cousins? {merged}

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Originally Posted by Carbon

Another wrinkle for the Kings, if they weren't in the top 10 they would this year's pick to Chicago. If they're not in the top 10 then the Sixers had the option of swapping picks with them. By being worse this year, that means almost certainly get to keep this year's pick that they already had. Throw in Hield from last year, and that's a swing of 3 first round draft picks. From their perspective I don't think it's quite as bad as "just one draft pick". At least, that's what I'd be telling myself if I were a King's fan. :hihi:

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Exactly, but that has to do more with screwing over Chicago. We made out like Bandits. Sacramento made out better than people think. Chicago was the big loser in this trade, and there's nothing they could do about it haha

This tweet is totally false. This was right after the game. PR guy told him reports surfaced he might get traded. Trade report 30 mi. later https://t.co/1qQN5kq6BK

— Garland Gillen (@garlandgillen) February 20, 2017

In 7 years of covering the Kings, this is the most shocking event in the history of the team. Bigger than Anaheim. Bigger than Seattle.

— James Ham (@James_Ham) February 20, 2017

Hey we need a guard and Jimmer just dropped 73 yesterday.. Just sayin lol

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"This is an unbelievable weekend," Davis said. "All-Star MVP and now getting Boogie. It doesn't get better than this."

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http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/1...leans-pelicans

Apologies if it was brought up . He homeless right now?

http://deadspin.com/demarcus-cousins...-go-1792541839

In 7 years of covering the Kings, this is the most shocking event in the history of the team. Bigger than Anaheim. Bigger than Seattle.

— James Ham (@James_Ham) February 20, 2017

Wonder if we could pull a trade with the Knicks for Courtney Lee or Justin Holiday. An SG like that would be ideal to help replace Buddy's skills

Quick note: DeMarcus Cousins has hit six more 3-pointers than Buddy Hield this season.

— Sam Vecenie (@Sam_Vecenie) February 20, 2017

The 2017 first-rounder going from New Orleans to Sacramento in the DeMarcus Cousins trade is top-3 protected, according to league sources

— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) February 20, 2017

My God. Demps planned this all out. He took Hield knowing the Kings wanted him...

Whats going on with Casspi? I know he has an small injury, but he hasn't played in a month. Supposed to be healed by now.

Hope he can play here.

DELL DEMPS FOR PRESIDENT https://t.co/hv1taKFrGT

— Mason Ginsberg (@MasonGinsberg) February 20, 2017

DeMarcus Cousins grew up in Mobile, Ala., & said he spent a lot of time in New Orleans as a kid. "I love it here in New Orleans."

— Michael Lee (@MrMichaelLee) February 20, 2017

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Originally Posted by jprdbulldog20

Quick note: DeMarcus Cousins has hit six more 3-pointers than Buddy Hield this season.

— Sam Vecenie (@Sam_Vecenie) February 20, 2017

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Lol! We upgraded from Okafor to Cousins by only added Buddy! This has got to be one of the best deals ever.

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Originally Posted by Eman5805

My God. Demps planned this all out. He took Hield knowing the Kings wanted him...

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The Jahlil Okafor trade we almost had instead says to me I don't think this was quite the case lol.

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Originally Posted by rt0307

DELL DEMPS FOR PRESIDENT https://t.co/hv1taKFrGT

— Mason Ginsberg (@MasonGinsberg) February 20, 2017

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Now imagine a weird scenario that we actually get a top 3 pick wow just wow

Top 3 protected. Haha. This has been a hilarious night.

We are looking to trade Jones,hopefully for a wing shooter

Boogie has made more 3s than Buddy this season ... Bruh

I honestly can't believe this happened. how can this happen? i would've been happy with the same deal plus another 1st. This is robbery. Kings fans must be livid.

Jake Maddison emergency podcast is out haha

https://audioboom.com/posts/5625448-...leans-pelicans

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Originally Posted by neworleanshoo

I honestly can't believe this happened. how can this happen? i would've been happy with the same deal plus another 1st. This is robbery. Kings fans must be livid.

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Same here ... If I have an opportunity to pair AD and Boogie together I'm not letting a first round pick in 2019 stop me . Great work Dell

Sources: After agreeing to trade for Cousins, Pelicans may sign Canton Charge G Quinn Cook as soon as this week. https://t.co/MANfXw51GM

— Sam Amico (@AmicoHoops) February 20, 2017

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Originally Posted by jprdbulldog20

Sources: After agreeing to trade for Cousins, Pelicans may sign Canton Charge G Quinn Cook as soon as this week. https://t.co/MANfXw51GM

— Sam Amico (@AmicoHoops) February 20, 2017

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Ive been hearing good things

Guys, I just gotta say, after all the injuries and nights we spent just wanting to tank, for hope of a better future, it was all worth it. We just got an amazing talent. Dell pulled off a brilliant move. I've always been one of his more vocal critics, but he swung for the fences and hit a grandslam with this deal. Kudos to him. I'm really surprised by how little it cost us. I loved Buddy, but this is a deal I would make 10/10 times. A frontcourt like ours is every PG's dream, so Jrue has gotta be ecstatic right now. This is incredible.

I haven't been this excited or happy about this franchise since we won the lottery. We have finally arrived boys. Now lets party!

kings forum crashed. says it all.

I would love for them to make a swing for a sharp shooter like Klay Thompson or someone like that

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Originally Posted by 75saint

I would love for them to make a swing for a sharp shooter like Klay Thompson or someone like that

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Why not? Let it ride. lol

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Originally Posted by 75saint

I would love for them to make a swing for a sharp shooter like Klay Thompson or someone like that

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Does Divac also Gm the Warriors?!?!? Make it happen!

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Originally Posted by neworleanshoo

I honestly can't believe this happened. how can this happen? i would've been happy with the same deal plus another 1st. This is robbery. Kings fans must be livid.

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Livid is a gross understatement.

Do we have confirmation on official trade? Whats the deal?

Ok so let me get this straight. Kings get Tyreke for the rest of this season. Galloway will be waived it seems. And the 2017 1st has Top 3 protection.

There's a very slim chance, that the Pels just got Boogie and Omri...
And the Kings got Buddy and a 2017 2nd round pick.

Slim chance sure.... but damn!

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Originally Posted by neworleanshoo

kings forum crashed. says it all.

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Lol! We should have offered Asik or Ajinca and see what they have said! They might have done it!

Got the alerts while in a movie and I have a lot of thoughts. Cousins is volatile and a gamble, but the talent is there. The narrative that AD needed more help can be dispelled. What was the last big man duo this good? Olajuwon and Sampson? We can play a lot of five man out motion offense or high-horns now. I think we can safetly assume that we'll be giving Jrue a max so looking to the future I think our primary need will be a very quick, slashing guard. I am worried about Cousin's attitude and keeping him focused. Usually, in situations like his, you want a well-run organization with proven veteran leadership. We are not a well-run, stable organization. We have no veteran leadership and the only alpha-dogish players are AD and Jrue and neither have the kind of demeanor that tells me they'll call Cousins out when he needs to be. I imagine we may hear some nightmarish stories about him now. The only vocal leader we have is Hill, and I have a hard time believing that Boogie will listen to Hill.

Well now I have to change my pic... Not even mad though

Pelicans Instagram After The Boogie Trade. #NBA #Pelicans #Kings #Boogie #DeMarcusCousins pic.twitter.com/GzRCrvb7LD

— NelliganBryan (@Bryan80090987) February 20, 2017

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Originally Posted by donato

Do we have confirmation on official trade? Whats the deal?

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It's not "official" but everything was agreed upon. Unless the Kings renege, which I'm sure is against the honor code or something, this trade is happening.

Well Zbo was a cancer with the Blazers but got it together with the grizzlies! Hopefully, Cousins follows and we become a bigger, younger, and better version of the Grizzlies.

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Originally Posted by Jabberwalker

Got the alerts while in a movie and I have a lot of thoughts. Cousins is volatile and a gamble, but the talent is there. The narrative that AD needed more help can be dispelled. What was the last big man duo this good? Olajuwon and Sampson?

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Yes. And There's an argument that AD and Cousins are better are where they are at currently. NBA is different now. But still....wow.

Well after taking it all in this is good. This is real good.

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Originally Posted by Topdawg26

Well Zbo was a cancer with the Blazers but got it together with the grizzlies! Hopefully, Cousins follows and we become a bigger, younger, and better version of the Grizzlies.

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Blows my mind to watch old NBA games from way back when during the Damon Stoudimire and and Rasheed Wallace Blazers teams and see that a young Zach Randolph was on those teams. And the dude is still kicking in the league.

Almost makes me feel like I'm getting old...

But then I remember that I was pretty young back then.

Also, I hope no one starts saying that the Kings were robbed or trying to claim who won the trade. The Kings needed to move on and blow it up to acquire more talent, and we needed to get more talent and the best we could do is take a risk in Cousins. I think both both teams did what was best for them.

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Originally Posted by Jabberwalker

Also, I hope no one starts saying that the Kings were robbed or trying to claim who won the trade. The Kings needed to move on and blow it up to acquire more talent, and we needed to get more talent and the best we could do is take a risk in Cousins. I think both both teams did what was best for them.

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too late

Time to Boogie. Calling my Rep tomorrow.

https://media.giphy.com/media/B8c8Qm5pNzv1K/giphy.gif

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Originally Posted by Jabberwalker

Also, I hope no one starts saying that the Kings were robbed or trying to claim who won the trade. The Kings needed to move on and blow it up to acquire more talent, and we needed to get more talent and the best we could do is take a risk in Cousins. I think both both teams did what was best for them.

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But we gave up Buddy Hield (not going to be an all star but maybe a solid starter), 1st (unless we win the lotto), and 2nd rounder in this year's draft for a perennial all star and best center in the league (who is a hot head but will play with one of his best friends)! That's a steal to me!

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Originally Posted by Jabberwalker

Also, I hope no one starts saying that the Kings were robbed or trying to claim who won the trade. The Kings needed to move on and blow it up to acquire more talent, and we needed to get more talent and the best we could do is take a risk in Cousins. I think both both teams did what was best for them.

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The Kings were robbed.

Big gamble, highest reward of the possible trades that have bounced around, so we'll c i guess.