DeMarcus Cousins is a regular in the NBA trade rumor mills and reports have it that he is joining a new team this season. According to some sources, Cousins rejects the Cleveland Cavaliers to join Los Angeles Lakers.
According to Mobile & App, the latest NBA buzz suggests that Cleveland Cavaliers is trying to acquire a Sacramento Kings player. Many believe that the player involved in the Kings and Cavs trade is no other than, DeMarcus Cousins.
However, there are also rumors that Cleveland Cavaliers and Sacramento Kings are swapping their players. DeMarcus Cousins and Rudy Gay will join Cavs while Kevin Love and Tristan Thompson head to Kings.
Although seeing DeMarcus Cousins playing alongside with LeBron James and Kyrie Irving is very likely, reports have it that Kings are not pushing the trade with Cavs and that Cousins is joining Lakers instead. Does, this mean that DeMarcus Cousins and Sacramento Kings snubbed the current NBA champ's offer?
DeMarcus Cousins has always been linked to Los Angeles Lakers but reports are rife that this time, Boogie will be joining the team. In fact, according to iSports Times DeMarcus Cousins will be the new face of Los Angeles Lakers after the team loses Kobe Bryant to retirement. Some are rooting for Boogie to continue the great performance that Bryant delivers to the team.
Per the report, Los Angeles Lakers have a promising young roster that includes Jordan Clarkson, Julius Randle, D'Angelo Russell, Larry Nance Jr. and Brandon Ingram. However, Kobe Bryant's departure left a huge hole in the team.
DeMarcus Cousins could dominate the center and bring the toughness that will benefit the Lakers. This will surely help Lakers progress in the playoffs.
At the time, Sacramento Kings and Los Angeles Lakers remain mum about the alleged trade. However, many are convinced that DeMarcus Cousins could be playing for Lakers in the upcoming season.
Is it better for DeMarcus Cousins to choose Los Angeles Lakers over Cleveland Cavaliers? If Cavs and Kings were in trade talks involving Boogie, Rudy Gay, Kevin Love and Tristan Thompsons, why didn't they push the trade? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.
