To get Cousins, I would imagine they would have to give up Randle and their number 2(Okafor most likely). That's not a bad haul for Cousins
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I'm not as high on Cousins as most people are, but even I wouldn't do this if I were the Kings. Cousins is far from perfect but he's not what's holding the team back.
Even if it doesn't happen. It shows how Okafor / Towns might not be as advertised as ppl think. I really think Russell is going to be the star of this draft.
You do that deal right away if your the Lakers and Kings and Magic. Lakers-Boogie Kings-Vucevic Magic-2nd Pick and you still have your 5th pick
Yeah, no kidding. Is Vlade a mole from the Lakers? Next thing you know, we'll hear he also threw the 2002 WCF. On a slightly more serious note, the Lakers would have to give up a lot for Cousins. Why not just draft Okafor, get Randle back, and keep rebuilding? Yes, they'll stink for a few more years, but that's life for most of the NBA.
I can see something like this happening and Lakers getting Love... I hate to say it. If they get Cousins and Love then its feasible to see them contend again.