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Why Cousins is so hard to trade

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07:55 AM ET 01.11 | Where the Kings go from here is up in the air somewhat, but it's likely that, for now, DeMarcus Cousins will go with them. [Executives around the league are] pretty much unanimous that Cousins, despite his three suspensions just this season and occasionally toxic personality, is off-limits right now, barring a blow-your-mind offer that isn't coming -- and can't really come, anyway, since Cousins makes only $3.88 million this season. Teams over the cap wishing to take in Cousins's salary would have to send out a similar amount, and a salary at that level on its own will not bring a fair talent return for Sacramento. ... The issue is moot, anyway, if the Kings are determined to keep Cousins, and everyone agrees they are -- for now.

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January 11, 2013  09:38 AM ET

Jonas Jerebko is making 4.5 million sitting on the Pistons bench. It seems Detroit could include him and his salary in a trade. Jerebko is not Cousins but package him with a couple of picks and some other cap friendly contracts

January 11, 2013  10:10 AM ET

Need A Change In Scenery, Bro?

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January 11, 2013  10:30 AM ET
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Why not trade Monroe or the other rookie instead since the Pistons have so much 4/5s position and some picks?

They aren't kidding, it's not easy to find equal talent at that salary...

And I think everyone is thinking that Cousin's attitude problem will melt away with a change of scenery so the whole "Bad Attitude Discount" doesn't appear to be as much as it should be.

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January 11, 2013  11:47 AM ET
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you're telling me that a team like say NO wouldn't give them back some picks and say the unibrow for cousins?or any other 'bad team' that will have some decent picks + some young kid for cousins>?also remember- they don't have to match exactly, especially if the team is under the capcousins has a chance to be real good- but he's not a superstar or anything+ he has emotional issues/baggage

Do you know what you're talking about? You said I was way off when I wanted Cousins to come to Boston but you don't make any sense at all.

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January 11, 2013  12:56 PM ET
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shh....grown ups are talkingtroll somewhere else

Take your midol and go back to bed

January 11, 2013  02:47 PM ET
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Jonas Jerebko is making 4.5 million sitting on the Pistons bench. It seems Detroit could include him and his salary in a trade. Jerebko is not Cousins but package him with a couple of picks and some other cap friendly contracts

Why when they have drummond

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January 11, 2013  03:10 PM ET

Love him in Toronto.
He ripped the Raptor's apart.

January 11, 2013  04:34 PM ET
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Why when they have drummond

Jerebko could benefit from a change of scenery. You never have too many big men.

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