http://kingjamesgospel.com/2012/12/20/trade-rumors-nba-news-2012-gasol-varejao/

 

Boston Celtics receive: DeMarcus Cousins
Sacramento Kings receive: first-round pick (from Boston), first-round pick (from Indiana), Tyler Hansbrough
Indiana Pacers receive: Brandon Bass

It is no secret why the Celtics would covet Cousins and Indiana is looking for an upgrade off the bench from Psycho T.

Sacramento meanwhile, rids itself of one headache and receives two first-round picks in the process. Of course, the picks would come in different years, giving the Kings the flexibility of having multiple first round selections in multiple years. Whether it is moving up in a draft, or using the picks to acquire a valued player, Sacramento would have options to help accelerate the rebuilding process.

While he is certainly a handful, Cousins would be put in position to thrive in Boston. He would have a large role on a championship contender, while also being under the tutelage of Kevin Garnett.

Cousins would be great, but I read where SAC doesn't want to trade him right now.

Cousins would be great, but I read where SAC doesn't want to trade him right now.

crap... It's too good to be true anyway. Still hoping for Gortat then.

Ainge said he would wait, give the team more time, see what happens when Bradley returns before pushing the panic button. But if the Kings would do that deal, Ainge would push the panic button, over and over again, the moment Bass can be traded on Jan. 15.

In response to srinivasa's comment:

Gortat, Pau Gasol, Amare, Al Jefferson, all of them will be available. Ainge is just waiting for the right moment to strike.

I think Pscyho T is a better player than Bass. Why would Indiana lose him and a pick for Bass is beyond me. 

From SAC point of view, I wouldn't that either. Cousins is too talented to give up.

I would be thrilled to have DeMarcus Cousins but I don't see it happening.

In response to srinivasa's comment:

Let me get this straight.  The Pacers send Hansbough and a first round pick for Bass?  Why on earth would the Pacers do something like that?

In response to OneOnOne's comment:

Yep. That would not happen in a thousand years.

I think Bass to the Kings makes more sense. I mean Bass and Salmons together sounds fun, ugh!

HAHAHA!!!

In response to srinivasa's comment:

He would be a great addition to the Celtics.  We had several threads about him last season.  He is a great player but definitely has some emotional issues.  Although, the risk of trading for him is definitely worthwhile.  I just don't see it happening. 

I think we're barking up the wrong tree.  It would be extremely difficult to obtain Cousins.

However, I think a better option would be Jason Thompson.  He's young, athletic and is already signed for the next 3 or 4 years at a very modest contract.

Jason Thompson or, as a fall back, try to pry J.J. Hickson from Portland.

In response to Petey62's comment:

Jason Thompson and Tyreke Evans for Lee, Bass, and draft picks.

Fierce, you're on to something.  More size and athleticism, all while getting younger.

I like it.