Boogie x Brow Summer Seventeen
After two years, former Sacramento Kings coach, George Karl, finally got his wishes. According to multiple reports and sources around the league, the Kings have officially traded away their franchise and superstar player, DeMarcus Cousins, to the New Orleans Pelicans.
He’ll now reunite with fellow Kentucky Wildcats legend, Anthony Davis, as the pair become an immediate summer free agency attraction. The 26-year-old is one year away from becoming an unrestricted free agent during the summer of 2018, as he’ll be looking to sign a super-max contract – upwards of $200 million. While Boogie has previously stated that he wanted to remain with the Kings and ink an extension, Sacramento was reluctant to fully invest in the star big man.
We’re just puzzled why they would announce the trade, just moments after All-Star Weekend – where he’s set to store his luggage for the next few years. This move now ensures the Brow’s transition back to his original position of the 4, as both star big men will be able to spread the court.
In our opinion, the team becomes worse for the 2017 season, after depleting their roster to land DeMarcus. Whether they’re able to attract key back-court free agents, will be their primary focus going forward, as the N.O. front office has made it clear that they’re in win-now mode.
New Orleans now has the best front-court tandem in the entire NBA, but sees their bench depleted with the move. They’ll obviously look to add pieces onto the team that now features Davis, Cousins and Jrue Holiday; who’s been able to maintain health and consistency throughout the year thus far.
Getting DeMarcus to agree on a new contract is the tricky part – we’re assuming the Brow will be enough leverage alone to stay. Let us know in the comments what you think of the trade.
DeMarcus Cousins reaction as soon as he found out he had been traded to the New Orleans Pelicans. #DeMarcusCousins #NewOrleans #Pelicans pic.twitter.com/SDKuE2ZEAY
— Manny Vieites (@manny_vieites) February 20, 2017
Boogie on the moment he found out the trade happened. . .
New Orleans Pelicans receive:
• DeMarcus Cousins
• Omri Casspi
• Buddy Hield
• Tyreke Evans
• Langston Galloway
• Future first-round pick
• Future second-round pick
Sacramento has agreed to trade DeMarcus Cousins to the New Orleans Pelicans, league source tells @TheVertical.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) February 20, 2017
Once again: BUDDY HIELD, Tyreke Evans, Langston Galloway, one future first-round pick & one future second for DeMarcus Cousins, sources say
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) February 20, 2017
DeMarcus Cousins grew up in Mobile, Ala., & said he spent a lot of time in New Orleans as a kid. "I love it here in New Orleans."
— Michael Lee (@MrMichaelLee) February 20, 2017
Pistons attempted a deal with Andre Drummond to the Kings for DeMarcus Cousins. Kings said no. (Via Michael Scotto – Basketball Insiders)
— Clevis Murray (@ClevisMurray) February 20, 2017
Kings wanted Brandon Ingram in a trade package for Cousins, but Lakers refused to include him, league sources tell @TheVertical.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) February 20, 2017