Disclaimer: I'm a fan of the New Orleans Pelicans Now, I'm looking at this trade from both teams' perspectives. read more
NBA trade rumors: Kings' GM in 'NBA 2K17' won't make DeMarcus Cousins deal with Pelicans Buddy Hield - essentially the only other player worth mentioning - might very well eventually develop into a star but his rookie season suggests no such impending superstardom. read more
NEW ORLEANS — In a blockbuster deal that came with dramatic timing, the New Orleans Pelicans landed DeMarcus Cousins and Omri Casspi from the Sacramento Kings Sunday for Buddy Hield, Tyreke Evans, Langston Galloway and a first and second round pick in 2017, according to a person familiar with the trade. read more
Sources told ESPN that the Kings and Pelicans came to terms on the trade Sunday while the NBA All-Star Game in New Orleans was playing out. The blockbuster trade between the Kings and Pelicans creates an All-Star frontcourt tandem of DeMarcus Cousins and Anthony Davis in New Orleans. read more