For those following the NBA trade rumors this offseason, you would probably agree that Sacramento Kings' DeMarcus Cousins is a regular. Has Cousins found a new basketball home court? According to reports, LA Lakers and Kings are in a trade talk involving Cousins, Julius Randle and D'Angelo Russell.
Gil Alcaraz of Fansided, suggests that Sacramento Kings and LA Lakers do a trade for DeMarcus Cousins. Cousins is an emotional player that throws temper tantrum on the court. Reports have it that due to this, Kings is trading Boogie but the team denied such allegations.
Alcaraz believes that a trade with LA Lakers could potentially solve both teams' problems. He believes that Timofey Mozgov at the center is not a solution to Lakers to be a contender. The team needs a dominant big man and this is DeMarcus Cousins.
DeMarcus Cousins plays center and excels in that position. However, LA Lakers could not be a better place for Boogie to win his first NBA championship but it is a great team to build his brand.
To push the Sacramento Kings and LA Lakers trade for DeMarcus Cousins, ESPN suggests that Lakers give up their young assets. These include D'Angelo Russell, Julius Randle and Lou Williams. Will Lakers do so?
Parent Herald previously reported that Lakers are not trading D'Angelo Russell and Julius Randle. The pair is untouchables. In fact, Luke Walton already stated that he is seeing a potential in the two to lead Lakers to its next NBA title.
Prior to this, D'Angelo Russell and Julius Randle were reportedly to be traded to Sacramento Kings and Denver Nuggets, respectively. Meanwhile, DeMarcus Cousins have been associated with a number of teams in the NBA league. Boogie is linked to Chicago Bulls, Toronto Raptors, Philadelphia 76ers and more.
There are also rumors that Sacramento Kings and Cleveland Cavaliers are in a trade talk involving four of its key players. DeMarcus Cousins and Rudy Gay will join Cavs in exchange for Kevin Love and Tristan Thompson.
Do you believe that LA Lakers will trade Julius Randle and D'Angelo Russell for DeMarcus Cousins? Are we seeing Boogie playing for Lakers? Why or why not? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.