It seems that the DeMarcus Cousins trade talks are being revived again and this time, the star center could be leaving the Sacramento Kings for good.
Talks about Cousins leaving the Kings have been circulating since the NBA trade season started. While it seems the team has settled with Cousins going for another round in Sacramento, especially after owner Vivek Ranadive expressed his intent in keeping the All-Star, an insider says otherwise.
According to Bleacher Report's NBA Senior Writer Howard Beck, majority of the team wants him out, including Coach George Karl.
"DeMarcus Cousins. Look, again, Sacramento I think wants to hold onto him. Certainly, owner Vivek Ranadive absolutely wants to hold onto DeMarcus Cousins. But I've been told that if you polled the rest of the organization, the vast majority are in favor of trading DeMarcus Cousins and that would include, though he denies it, Coach George Karl," Beck said as transcribed by Lakers Nation.
Cousins had a stellar last season, posting his highest stats since joining the league - 24.1 point per game, 12.7 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.7 blocks. Understandably, Ranadive wants to keep the athlete in his team.
In reply to all the talks about the team wanting him out, Marcus had this to say:
"Blah blah blah..." the 6'11 center posted on Twitter.
Former Kings player and now team VP quickly backed him up, declaring that the team is "family".
"I agree...#family" he tweeted.
Team owner Ranadive also chimed in with "#WeAreFamily".
With the front office showing strong support for Cousins, it may be unlikely that the former first round pick will leave. Maybe the Kings will let Coach Karl go just before training camp starts. Who knows?