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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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Apr 18, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) is congratulated by head coach Frank Vogel as he comes out of the game in the first half against the Toronto Raptors in game two of the first round of the 2016 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. The Raptors beat the Pacers 98-87. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 18, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) is congratulated by head coach Frank Vogel as he comes out of the game in the first half against the Toronto Raptors in game two of the first round of the 2016 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. The Raptors beat the Pacers 98-87. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports /

10. Indiana Pacers

If DeMarcus Cousins wants to win, teaming up with Paul George on the Indiana Pacers would be an excellent way to do so. George is one of the league’s elite perimeter players, combining brilliant on-ball defense with a penchant for massive performances in big games.

The hurdle for Indiana would be finding an attractive trade package to pique Sacramento’s interest.

Indiana would be much closer to No. 1 if it actually had a trade package worth considering. Myle Turner is certainly an intriguing enough talent to bring the Kings to the negotiation table, but the assets beyond him are scarce.

Monta Ellis is popular in Northern California, and George Hill may be the defensive-minded point guard Sacramento’s next head coach needs, but that just isn’t enough.

For Indiana to get this done, it would need to mortgage draft picks or execute some type of sign-and-trade. Not many free agents are champing at the bit to play in Sacramento, however, which creates an even bigger hurdle.

Cousins and George could do wonderful things together, but it’s hard to imagine this deal getting done.

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