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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 13, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler (21) dribbles the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first quarter at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 13, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler (21) dribbles the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first quarter at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports /

6. Chicago Bulls

Having missed the playoffs in 2015-16, the Chicago Bulls aren’t in exactly in the best position to take on a player who’s hungry for a postseason appearance. Beyond the obvious concern, however, is the reality that Chicago has a postseason-caliber roster.

The question is, would the Sacramento Kings view Derrick Rose as fair compensation for DeMarcus Cousins?

Chicago’s lottery pick would have to be involved, and the Bulls may end up siding with Jimmy Butler being traded instead of Rose. The reality is, Sacramento wouldn’t come to the table without the promise of at least one of those players being included.

Whichever player were to remain in Chicago, they and Cousins would form quite the on-paper 1-2 punch—one around which the the Bulls could build their future.

Chicago’s trade package could include either Butler or Rose, along with the valuable lottery pick. Nikola Mirotic and/or Bobby Portis could also be brought into play, but the entire purpose of this trade would be to give Chicago an immediate rebuild.

A combination of Butler or a healthy Rose with Cousins could create the most powerful high-low balance in the Eastern Conference.

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