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NBA Trade Rumors: Top 10 Destinations For DeMarcus Cousins

By Maxwell Ogden

Mar 18, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) dribbles the ball up the court during the second quarter against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Pistons win 115-108. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 18, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) dribbles the ball up the court during the second quarter against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Pistons win 115-108. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 29, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Phoenix Suns point guard Eric Bledsoe (2) passes the ball against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. The Suns beat the Raptors 107-102. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 29, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Phoenix Suns point guard Eric Bledsoe (2) passes the ball against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. The Suns beat the Raptors 107-102. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports /

7. Phoenix Suns

The Phoenix Suns have an abundance of draft picks and intriguing trade assets. As it presently stands, Phoenix has both the fourth and 13th-best lottery odds, with additional draft picks at No. 28 and No. 34 overall.

Three first-round draft picks, as well as intriguing players such as Brandon Knight, Alex Len, and T.J. Warren, give Phoenix all of the necessary assets to execute a trade.

Eric Bledsoe and DeMarcus Cousins were teammates as members of the Kentucky Wildcats, which creates the foundation for their potential success in Phoenix. Bledsoe has experienced his fair share of injuries, but when healthy, he’s one of the most well-rounded players in the NBA.

Bledsoe’s 2015-16 averages of 20.4 points, 6.1 assists, 4.0 rebounds, and 2.0 steals on a slash line of .453/.372/.802 should be evidence enough.

With Cousins’ remarkable versatility already established, this duo, along with Devin Booker, could be the foundation for Phoenix’s future. Tyson Chandler’s presence, meanwhile, could prove invaluable in Cousins’ maturation into a leader of a championship contender.

Phoenix may be low on this list, but it actually has the best combination of assets—two lottery picks, high-level talent, and upside players—to get this trade done.

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