The National Basketball Association trade rumor mill is swirling intensely more than even with the New York Knicks desperate to get rid of Carmelo Anthony. If Anthony is probably on his way out of the Big Apple, these three players who are included in tons of trade talks might not be dealt after all:
1. Rajon Rondo
When the Bulls signed Rondo, it raised some eyebrows around the league. The Bulls are one of the most flawed teams right now and it got worse after Rondo called out Dwayne Wade and Jimmy Butler. Though Chicago is actively shopping Rondo, his low trade value might not see him out of Windy City. And even though the Cavaliers are in need of a playmaker per LeBron James' requests, he still is not going anywhere but Chicago, SB Nation's Blog a Bull reported.
2. DeMarcus Cousins
Though Cousins and the Sacramento Kings pose as one of the most dysfunctional combinations in the league, the All-Star big man is not getting out of Sac Town anytime soon. The Kings and Cousins are reported to agree to a $200 million, five-year contract extension with the new collective bargaining agreement. Cousins may have problems on and off the court but he is arguably the best center in the league right now and the Kings, if pieced with the right role players, can thrive in the Western Conference.
3. Blake Griffin
After being sidelined for several games following an injury, the high flying big man is needed by the Clippers more than ever with the loss of Chris Paul to injury. Griffin, despite being included in trade talks, is expected to sign a contract extension with the Clippers as he hits free agency in the offseason, Lakers Nation reported. The Clippers still have a intact core and are still contenders in the West for the next few years and Griffin is a pivotal part of that.
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