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[JeremySchmidt]

If the Bucks are ever going to get a star, he'll probably have to be a problem. BRING ME DEMARCUS COUSINS.

 

 

 

Last week, DeMarcus Cousins brought the ruckus. Again. He was suspended by the Sacramento Kings after reportedly getting into a heated exchange with Kings head coach Keith Smart in the locker room during half time of Sacramento’s loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. It was the third time this season the ill-tempered Cousins was suspended.

 

Trade rumors began almost immediately. Would the Kings look to deal him? What would they want in return? Could the franchise really afford to give up a player who averaged a double-double only a season ago?

As a Milwaukee Bucks blogger, it’s almost too easy to go where I’m about to go, but I’ll do it anyway.

 

 

[JeremySchmidt]

Here's a crazy thing I put together late last week that works from a money stand point: http://espn.go.com/n...tradeId=czorvwj

 

It's so tough to figure out what direction the Kings are heading in though, so tough to figure out what they would want back.

 

I like the idea of keeping Jennings and Ellis and Sanders if that's possible. But Sanders would probably have to go, at least.

[JeremySchmidt]

I like it but I cant see Sac going for it. Hard to tell though. I think we should focus on moving ellis and getting a young wing with size such as wes matthews, nick young, jordan crawford, or marshon brooks. Thoughts?

Nick  Young is terrifying.

 

I think all of those guys are fine players, but don't come with all that much upside. Aside from Young, they're guys who will get better, but I'm struggling to envision any of them ever in an All-Star game. If the strategy employed would be tanking, then I'm all for the Bucks bringing any of those guys on.

[zjl3]

I don't see why Sacramento should be that desperate to get rid of him. They knew what they were getting themselves into when they drafted him, so they have to be patient with him. Even if they try to trade him, they will demand a lot because of his star potential.

[JeremySchmidt]

I don't see why Sacramento should be that desperate to get rid of him. They knew what they were getting themselves into when they drafted him, so they have to be patient with him. Even if they try to trade him, they will demand a lot because of his star potential.

 

Probably a fair point. I suppose my larger point is that in general, the Bucks are in a position where they'll have to take "damaged goods" to get a star. Aside from Cousins and maybe Gasol, not sure who else fits that. 

[Cole BtBP]

I may be insane for even suggesting this, but any way the Kings would consider trading both Cousins + Evans? I think it's quite possible the Maloof's would deal both of them if they were gutting the team for a move to Virginia/Anaheim, similar to what Clay Bennett did to the Sonics prior to their move to OKC.

 

If I remember correctly, Sacramento had some interest in doing an Evans for Ellis deal with Golden State right before the Bucks' dealt for Monta last spring. 

 

Would a Ellis/Udoh/other player(s) + picks + financial compensation for Cousins/Evans/other salaries even scratch the surface as a possibility? 

[The Wet Whistle]

It's a tough decision but in the end I think I would roll the dice with a guy like Cousins. We're likely not getting any guys with star potential outside of the draft (and even then we never are in a decent enough draft position to get a star). Definitely not getting anyone via free agency. This may be one of those few opportunities to get a big time talent for pennies on the dollar. Maybe a change of scenery would do him well?  

 

With the way Sanders has been playing though I'd hate to see him go. 

[Jon Hartzell]

I'm a yes to Cousins, but a giant no to moving Sanders. My heart couldn't handle losing him  

[Ali]

Sander's has had his best year. But can he still get better? Probably not. For Cousin's? I take that risk. Cousin's sells tix and jerseys. And is more of a dominate player. It is worth it in every way. Larry is a good guy and would be missed.

[JeremySchmidt]

I may be insane for even suggesting this, but any way the Kings would consider trading both Cousins + Evans? I think it's quite possible the Maloof's would deal both of them if they were gutting the team for a move to Virginia/Anaheim, similar to what Clay Bennett did to the Sonics prior to their move to OKC.

 

If I remember correctly, Sacramento had some interest in doing an Evans for Ellis deal with Golden State right before the Bucks' dealt for Monta last spring. 

 

Would a Ellis/Udoh/other player(s) + picks + financial compensation for Cousins/Evans/other salaries even scratch the surface as a possibility? 

 

Man, giving up Evans and Cousins would be crazy. The Kings are in such a weird place that it's difficult to tell what's possible and what isn't with them. I think even some sort of Ellis and Evans deal alone would be kind of interesting.

[jtcooky]

Sander's has had his best year. But can he still get better? Probably not. For Cousin's? I take that risk. Cousin's sells tix and jerseys. And is more of a dominate player. It is worth it in every way. Larry is a good guy and would be missed.

 

If Larry keeps playing like this all year, he'll start selling tix and jerseys