Danny (As Expected) Called About Cousins
by Jeff Clark on Jan 3, 2012 5:57 AM EST
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PrintWhen we heard that DeMarcus Cousins may or may not have demanded a trade, you just knew that Danny Ainge would at least pick up the phone and give the Kings a ring. According to Mark Murphy, that's just what he did.
The Celtics, like most teams, have called Sacramento to gauge what it would take to trade for DeMarcus Cousins. The young, disgruntled Kings center has been suspended from the team for his disagreements with coach Paul Westphal.
"It's highly unlikely," a league source said of the Celtics' chances of landing Cousins. "I'm not sure that any team is going to get him. The thing is that everyone knows he's a wreck. They're not going to get what he's worth."
All of which makes perfect sense. Cousins is a loose cannon and an emotional guy. I get the feeling that what he said was out of frustration and not a legit trade demand. He's too talented to give up on and the Kings know they'd get pennies on the dollar for him at this point, so by all accounts they'll ride it out. But I guess you never know at the trade deadline or in the offseason what the future could hold.
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i like his talent but...
wont risk the chemistry of the C’s. Might as well try getting Hibbert if possible…
yeah but
I guess the thinking is that if he’s available for cheap, we could let Doc “handle” him and hope for the best in a veteran lockerroom
that said, it was always a long shot (and I don’t think Hibbert is going anywhere)
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Yeah it was worth a try, hehe!
…but yeah, I think Cousins already issued a statement of sorts that he didn’t really “demand a trade” yadi, yadi… It’s all part of that young arrogant spirit. All the good ones go through it ;)
Very much agree. Ainge wouldn't be doing his job if he didn't at least inquire.
Having said that, it’s a real shame Cousins is employed by such a bad organisation. Put him in the right organisation and he could be a great player.
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by IsItTheShoes on Jan 3, 2012 7:04 AM EST via mobile reply actions
The problem was Westphal's reaction
If Westphal had kept his cool and not issued that “Cousins wants to be traded” statement, it would just have been a small incident in the aftermath of a bad loss to the Knicks. Everyone gets emotional when they lose in such a bad way. Cousins’ reaction is immature, but could be forgiveable.
The reason why Westphal did it? He is not great with players (several before Cousins have demanded a trade: Kevin Martin, Omri Casspi, Samuel Dalembert, Carl Landry) and either he got fed up with Cousins and actually wants him out, or he thinks that it will teach the young guy a lesson.
Either way, this is not an easy thing to fix, and since Westphal said it is only the tip of the iceberg with Cousins, I guess there is more like this to come.
by European NBA fan on Jan 3, 2012 7:06 AM EST reply actions
I agreed with Ziller's take on this situation
Westphal is a politician. The day after Tyreke Evans says no one knows what they’re doing on offense, Westphal comes out with this “statement”. He’s just protecting himself because he knows he’s about to be fired.
KG looks done
Does his expiring contract have any value with the new CBA?
by bewareofdware on Jan 3, 2012 8:31 AM EST via mobile reply actions
I am blowing raspberries at you
by kuekuatsheu on Jan 3, 2012 10:48 AM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
Cousins will get traded by the deadline.
Sure he’s a headcase, but he’s a talented 6’11", 270 beast. He MIGHT work out on a strong veteran team with an established coach. On the Kings he’s just another developing player on a lottery team.
Kings should wait until the deadline to max value for him. He’s worth whatever Ainge could scrape together for him, but I doubt it would be enough. Maybe an expiring JO (pun intended), picks and JJohnson.
What I worry about
is what Danny can offer to get this kid? I assume that teams interested (Houston and Detroit according to news) will have better assets to give than the Celtics. But if ever DA will be able to acquire Cousins without using any of our Big 4 (+ rights to Jeff Green) as trade bait, Celtics will be a championship team for years to come.
no
the celtics do not have the assets to acquire Cousins, even if he is traded, which isn’t likely. The Kings could get a much better package than anything we could offer.
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by KGHurtYourFeelings on Jan 3, 2012 9:03 AM EST reply actions
Pass on him...
I guess it’s Danny’s job to inquire about Cousins. But I wouldn’t take any chances with Cousins. He has a lot of maturing to do. Even in a crazy world Cousins were to land in Boston which is very unlikely not sure if it’s wise to have him start with the core 4 players.
Steer way clear.
I wouldn’t touch him with a ten-foot clown pole.
Watch how much better the kings get once he’s gone. They’re probably ALL fed up with his bs.
Someone like Cousins would give the C's
a vital edge at center vs Mia/Chi; when the time-limit is up for trading certain players, would some combo of JO, JJJ, Bradley, Moore, + our #1 picks be enough for Sacramento ?
This is the ONLY way Danny Ainge could ever make amens for the Perk trade disaster
GO GET THIS YOUNG GUN!
At Kentucky I thought Cousins looked better than John Wall
If he weren’t a head case I’d say he’s a sure future all-star. As it is, who the heck knows what you might get out of him? Definitely worth a shot though if you can buy low.
by Aluminum Penguin on Jan 3, 2012 4:37 PM EST reply actions
His stats not that good
Mediocre to low shooting %. Especially for a big. Does grab a lot of rebounds. But he was ejected 3 times and had 14 techs last year.
I don’t think he’s worth the risk
by Daveonthecape on Jan 3, 2012 6:11 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Watched the Kings/Griz last night
The Kings rarely went inside to Cousins, when they did, it was so late that the defense had already set up & the pass was deflected or thrown into traffic. You can see why he’d be frustrated. Most of the offense was Jimmer or Tyreke jacking up deep threes with the rebounds winding up at halfcourt.
Cousins is a skilled big that doesn’t rely on athleticism to score. He does have maturity issues, but so do most 21 yr olds. He’ll mature & as long as he’s healthy he can be a solid center on a contender. On a vet team with a stong coach and a disciplined offense, he could be successful. On a lottery team full of young jump shooters & no real point guard, he’s lost.
Incidently, Tony Allen is still the same. He scored 5 of 12 layups from point blank range.
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