NBA Trade Rumors: More Big Names Recently Added To Block Before Deadline

Darren Collison, PG, Sacramento Kings

At this point in the season, I feel like just about every Kings player has been mentioned as being on the block. However, with upper management stiffening on their stance that DeMarcus Cousins isn’t going anywhere, it’s understandable that the attention has turned to other names.

One Sacramento player who has recently found his way onto the block is Darren Collison. While not exactly the biggest of big names, we’ve seen some serious potential from the athletic point guard in the past.

According to Basketball Insiders’ Steve Kyler, there’s a “growing sense” that the Kings could deal Collison before the deadline. Kyler also mentions Kosta Koufos as a potential trade chip, but it appears Collison is the more likely (and appealing) option to be sent packing at this point.

Collison has been rather inconsistent as of late, but still offers plenty of value as Sacramento’s starting point guard. Especially for a team looking for guard depth and some three-point shooting, the eight-year NBA veteran seems like a reasonable target.

It’s not like it would cost too much to acquire his services at this point.

Chances are the Kings make some sort of move before the trade deadline. With Cousins likely staying put, Collison seems like a logical option to be the guy who gets dealt.