Thompson, on the other hand, fills the need at the no. Rudy Gay: Utah Jazz: San Antonio Spurs: George Hill: Milwaukee Bucks: Philadelphia 76ers (Waived on August 3). Love could be the new main man for the squad, something he already was during his time with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Bol Bol (from Denver) PJ Dozier (from Denver) To. Last season, the 30-year-old was the second-best scorer for Sacramento just behind Cousins.įor the Kings, they may have lost a franchise player and the greatest center in the NBA today but the switch will solve these problems. He is going to immediately have an impact for the champs and they will be considered a "super team." The addition of the 26-year-old also gives them a formidable Big Three of him, LeBron James, and Kyrie Irving that is expected to help the franchise continue its dominance in the Eastern Conference and perhaps the entire league.Īlong with this, the Cavaliers are also getting an elite scorer in Gay who can also provide veteran presence. It is believed the Cavs are seeking for a center, and as of the moment, Cousins is arguably the best player in that position. This exchange drastically improves Cleveland, aside from it being an answer to the Golden State Warriors' acquisition of Kevin Durant. Meanwhile, the Kings will obtain Kevin Love and Tristan Thompson. The likelihood of any of these trades taking place are slim, but never say never when talking about the National Basketball Association.In a report by SportsBlog, the potential swap gives the Cavaliers Cousins and Rudy Gay.
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Los Angeles would then have Cousins, Teague and the Los Angeles market to pitch to top free agents for the next years to come. Next: Three Trades to Move Dallas Up in the Draft They would get Atlanta’s 21st pick in the deal where they could still add a young talented player to the roster. Bringing back Jordan Clarkson would then be a top priority. Jeff Teague would come in to being their starting point guard right away and suddenly the Lakers have two young players in arguably their prime. Getting DeMarcus Cousins would be arguably the biggest franchise move since obtaining Shaquille O’Neal from Orlando. Los Angeles: This trade would put the Lakers back on the map in the West and more importantly, free agency. Brandon Ingram would most likely be their selection as he would join Russell, Randle and Cauley-Stein in the new era of Kings basketball. Korver and Williams would provide both veteran leadership and outside shooting they desperately have missed. First off, you would be getting two young studs in D’Angelo Russell and Julius Randle that would be exciting for a fan base. Sacramento: The inevitable trade of DeMarcus Cousins finally takes place, but the return price is one the Kings couldn’t refuse. With the 8th pick, Atlanta would most likely look to draft one of the remaining wing prospects in the top-tier of draft prospects.
Gay would team up nicely with Millsap and Horford on the front line. They would get their small forward in Rudy Gay that they have missed since the departure of DeMarre Carroll. Losing fan favorite Kyle Korver would hurt, but the focus on bringing back Kent Bazemore would be a top priority. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports / Lakers Receive: DeMarcus Cousins, Jeff Teague, 21st pick (ATL) Hawks Receive: Rudy Gay and 8th pick (SAC) Kings Receive: D’Angelo Russell, Julius Randle, Kyle Korver, Nick Young, Lou Williams and 2nd pick (LAL).Ītlanta: The Hawks would finally deal Jeff Teague and let Dennis Schroeder take the reigns of the team.
Sacramento, CA, USA Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) reacts to a call during the second quarter of the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Sleep Train Arena.