Unfortunately I think the days of this thread being a daily destination have ended in the last week. The Kings just want their 4th straight and continue to be right in the playoff chase 1.5 games back of a banged up Denver team. Even if they lost the next couple of games there would be no reason to trade him at this point at the trading deadline. That being said I hope they do make it. It would be more entertaining first round matchup against Warriors than other matchups most likely.
I guess you're right.
I really don't get Cousins. I don't know why this guy wants to stay in SAC.
Is he delusional, or does he really just not care about winning? No matter how much you can trust and give someone the benefit of the doubt, especially if their new, doesn't mean jack squat to me if I'm a competitor. I would get tired of hearing the same things, and probably would want quick results.
DeMarcus Cousins plans to sign an extension with the Kings this summer, he said on an interview with ESPN’s SportsCenter that was relayed by the network’s Ramona Shelburne. Cousins indicates he’s happy in Sacramento and would like to spend his entire career there, Shelburne continues.
Cousins can sign a five-year extension worth up to $219MM. He’s making $16,957,900 this season and $18,063,850 next season in the final year of his current deal.
A report surfaced last month that Kings management would try to lock up Cousins when the new designated player extension becomes available after the new Collective Bargaining Agreement goes into effect in July. With Cousins now on board to sign that extension, the possibility of the big man getting traded before this month’s deadline seems even more remote.
Cousins has in the past been critical of Kings management but appears to believe they will make the necessary moves to turn the franchise into a contender. GM Vlade Divac has taken steps recently to convince Cousins that he wants him to remain the franchise player for years to come.
Cousins is optimistic about the team’s playoff chances despite the season-ending injury to second-leading scorer Rudy Gay last month.
“I think we’re on the right path this season,” Cousins said. “We’re playing the best basketball of the season so far. Our team is extremely confident.”
He’s averaging 27.8 PPG and 4.8 APG — both career highs — along with 10.6 rebounds this season.
Well I've always said if he does re-sign, it doesn't mean he's completely 100% going to stay. It does give the Kings more leverage, and allows them to establish a well more defined price without having to cut down the price due to a one year contract.
