Would you trade Randle, #4 and #28 for Cousins
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Would you trade Randle, #4 and #28 for Cousins?
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 15, 2015 11:10 am    Post subject:

For me it really depends if Cousins can attract another star with him. If signing him means signing a guy like Jordan or LMA then I'm all up for it. If not then I prefer to roll out with the young studs out there. Also that depends on Kings taking Nick Young off our hands and/or waiting after free agency to pull the trigger.
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 15, 2015 11:16 am    Post subject:

Wouldn't it make more sense for Sacto to do something like this?

1. Orlando Magic hire Mike Malone.
2. Orlando trades their draft pick (say #5), Vujevic, and filler for Cousins?

Cousins reunited with Malone and Sacto gets a nice haul (and he's out of the conference).
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 15, 2015 11:21 am    Post subject:

No. Willing to risk that Randle, #4 and #28 picks will collectively contribute more then Cousins as the core foundation with Clarkson for the next several years.

Also consider. This is the last significant draft for a couple years. Lakers still have to give Philly a 1st round and Orlando a 1st and 2nd. After this draft it is only free agents improving the team.
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 15, 2015 12:23 pm    Post subject:

Two lottery picks and another 1st round pick is too much to give up.

I love me some boogie, but his defensive presence is still so bad that despite his monstrous numbers and some nice talent in Sacramento, they still can't sniff the playoffs. I'd rather keep our picks to ADD to our core instead of using the picks to REPLACE core pieces, especially when that lottery talent will likely remain salary-controlled for the next few years; and that gives us additional flexibility to sign even more talent.
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 15, 2015 12:45 pm    Post subject:

No. I want to see Randle grow into his own as a Laker. Anthony Davis is the only guy I'd give him up for.
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 15, 2015 12:53 pm    Post subject:

Cousins is a black hole.
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 15, 2015 3:10 pm    Post subject:

I would say randle and the 28 is good enough for Demarcus
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 15, 2015 4:59 pm    Post subject:

kings actually would be looking solid

say at 4 they draft emmanuel muddily
6 WCS

C: WCS
PF: Randle
SF: Gay
SG: McLemore/Stauskas
PG: Mudiay

Plus 28th pick. vet bench players in Collison, Miller, Landry.... Flip Mccallen for a big man and thats a balance young team

C: Cousins
PF: ?????
SF: ?????
SG: Kobe
PG: Clarkson

enticing for free agents tho
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 15, 2015 9:59 pm    Post subject:

Cousins coached by Byron....
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 16, 2015 4:08 am    Post subject:

No that's too much for a player I don't think has shown he is a great player on a good team.

Cousins has major talent, but he seems like someone who would best be served being a 2nd guy on a team with a clear cut alpha male leader aka Kobe. If Kobe were in his prime this makes more sense. As is, that's a lot of your assets on a number 2 who still has to learn a lot about what it takes to win games.

I'd give that same package up for Durant if KD were on a longterm contract (which he isn't)
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 16, 2015 5:24 am    Post subject:

This is about the stupidest idea I've ever heard.
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 16, 2015 11:42 am    Post subject:

Talent aside, I wouldn't do this because of the salary cap. The top 5 pick, Houston pick, and Randle would cost about half as much as Cousins. The Lakers make this trade and they can't sign a max player this summer.
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 16, 2015 8:17 pm    Post subject:

Cousins for #4 and Hill, I might consider that deal.
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 17, 2015 5:21 am    Post subject: Re: Would you trade Randle, #4 and #28 for Cousins

scoobs wrote:
Demarcus Cousins trade rumors are heating up. Randle is my favorite player on the team and he appears to be the total opposite of Cousins in terms of character/attitude





Cousins....character issues? Also why would a team trade a top 2 or3 center for a couple of rookies (one untested) and a low draft pick?
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 21, 2015 12:09 am    Post subject:

I like Cousins. But I'd want to keep the Houston pick if possible.
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 21, 2015 8:35 am    Post subject:

Nope.

Character counts. Randle has shown high character along with a lot of potential and a small contract that allows far more flexibility.

He may never be as good as Cousins, but he's a hell of a lot cheaper and he won't be a locker room cancer.
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 22, 2015 2:58 pm    Post subject:

thats too much for a player demanding to be traded.
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 22, 2015 10:54 pm    Post subject:

audioaxes wrote:
thats too much for a player demanding to be traded.


Doesn't matter what he's demanding. He's an all-star who is under contract for three more years. The Kings don't need to trade him, and they certainly don't need to let him go for cheap. Two years from now might be a different story, but they're in the driver's seat now.

LAKERSCMXCIX wrote:
I would say randle and the 28 is good enough for Demarcus


My guess is the league at this point does not value Randle as highly as Lakers fans do. I imagine he's viewed more as an unproven rookie than the next big thing.
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 22, 2015 11:30 pm    Post subject:

Just the two picks for Cousins.
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