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In exchange for Tyreke Evans, Buddy Hield and one first and one second round pick
OT: Boogie to Pelicans
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In exchange for Tyreke Evans, Buddy Hield and one first and one second round pick
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Doesn't make much sense to me. Grabs headlines, but their two best players basically do the same thing. Unless they are going to sign and trade him in the off-season.
Sacramento.....is that the best you could get in return?
Sacramento.....is that the best you could get in return?
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This makes me think that when it came down to it, no one really wanted to give up a lot to take on the risk of Cousins.
Otherwise, Sacramento could have gotten a LOT more in return.
New Orleans probably felt like they needed to take a risk, since they already have a franchise superstar wasting away on a bad team in his prime.
Otherwise, Sacramento could have gotten a LOT more in return.
New Orleans probably felt like they needed to take a risk, since they already have a franchise superstar wasting away on a bad team in his prime.
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Yes, Brown, Smart or Rozier, Johnson and 2018 Nets pick is much better than what the Pelicans gave up and this would be giving up next to nothing from C's
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The Kings incompetence knows no bounds. They assured Boogie that he wouldn't be traded an hour before he did. Vivek needs to get forced out for the health of that city.
For the Pelicans, why not? They have arguably the 2 best bigs in the league now. There was no real move they could make that pushed the envelope since Nola isnt a FA destination, and they wont be bad enough for a top pick. I think they fit on offense just fine as both can shoot and Davis can chase 4s around on D.
For the Pelicans, why not? They have arguably the 2 best bigs in the league now. There was no real move they could make that pushed the envelope since Nola isnt a FA destination, and they wont be bad enough for a top pick. I think they fit on offense just fine as both can shoot and Davis can chase 4s around on D.
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Maybe the Pelicans will move him quickly, zero chance they can sign him
But he's damages goods, the Kings gave up on him and couldn't get more
But he's damages goods, the Kings gave up on him and couldn't get more
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This is kinda funny
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I wouldn't go that far. I'm sure Cousins is excited to be playing 2 hrs from hometown with one of his UK buddies, who happens to be a top 10 player in the NBA.
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The guy may have some skills but his mouth, actions and lack of any semblance of maturity make him someone you stay away from and quickly
Why folks like him think it's ok to act like a prima donna is beyond me
As evident by the components of the deal, his value was not what a person of his ability demands. Evans and Buddy arere questionable and unproven NBA talents and the 1st round draft choice is expected. Quite obviously there were/are a lot of GMs not willing to be a babysitter.
Maybe the Pelicans will keep him until end of season and then try to market him. Hopefully he and AD are buddies because they basically play the same position and sharing the ball is by no means one of Cousins strong points.
Why folks like him think it's ok to act like a prima donna is beyond me
As evident by the components of the deal, his value was not what a person of his ability demands. Evans and Buddy arere questionable and unproven NBA talents and the 1st round draft choice is expected. Quite obviously there were/are a lot of GMs not willing to be a babysitter.
Maybe the Pelicans will keep him until end of season and then try to market him. Hopefully he and AD are buddies because they basically play the same position and sharing the ball is by no means one of Cousins strong points.
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True. The Kings are a joke. But if I am NO, I would be very worried. Cousins is uncoachable on a good day. Now you to deal with him after he just lost $50 million. Good luck with that.
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Obligatory "dump this in the pro sports forum" post.
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The long standing question. Is it the Kings dysfunction the fault of the FO or is it because of Boogie? We will find out soon enough but my money is on Vlade and Vivek.
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The only reason, here or anywhere else, that anyone cares about this guy or this trade is because his nickname is "Boogie".
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It could be both. It may well be both. You have to wonder why they chose to get rid of him. Stupidity doesn't really explain it. Prepare to hear a lot of leaked stories about Cousins from Kings sources who sat on info to preserve Boogie's value.
It's a no-brainer for NO. That team was wasting Davis and this is an opportunity they couldn't pass down.
For good teams, like the Celtics, it was a risk not worth taking.
Nobody knows how Cousins will play when he has to share the ball. Can he make teammates better? Will he ever play under control and not lose his head when something goes wrong?
It's a $216M gamble. I'd take it if I were NO, and I think Ainge made the smart choice in not taking it.
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I'm sure you're kidding because this is a gigantic trade.
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How the Kings gutted a promising young team in 4 horrendous moves
Look back at the 2011 Kings roster. You’ll see names like Cousins, Isaiah Thomas, Hassan Whiteside and Tyreke Evans. Three of those players are now bona fide stars in the league. Evans may have been one if not for career-altering injuries...
... so let’s recap what the Kings got back in return for this promising core:
Look back at the 2011 Kings roster. You’ll see names like Cousins, Isaiah Thomas, Hassan Whiteside and Tyreke Evans. Three of those players are now bona fide stars in the league. Evans may have been one if not for career-altering injuries...
... so let’s recap what the Kings got back in return for this promising core:
- Greivis Vasquez
- Alex Oriakhi
- Buddy Hield
- Three second-round picks
- A first-round pick
- A broken-down Tyreke Evans
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Yea, this is exactly my take as well. Kevin Arnovitz recently wrote a long piece examining the question of who is at fault. LINK
His conclusion is that both are likely at fault.
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By far and away the worst move was the Stauskas trade. I think that is the worst trade in NBA history.
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Cousins is an excellent passer - back when Malone was coaching the Kings he was running a ton of action with Boogie at the center of it. Sharing the ball is actually one of his strong suits.
As for fitting with AD... AD only wants to be a 4, and Boogie only wants to be a 5. Plus because of Boogie's shooting (he's got more 3 pointers than Hield this year) he'll open things up for AD's dives to the bucket.
This is an unfathomably good trade for NO.