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Phoenix imo, Len + Warren + Suns 1st + filler.

Any trade after he was Resigned

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George Karl had an offer on the table from the Lakers for Julius Randle, Jordan Clarkson, and the #2 pick in the 2015 Draft (De'Angelo Russell or Kristaps Porzingis), and not only did the Kings turn it down but the fans were so outraged that they nearly revolted.

Then less than 2 years later they're forced to settle for the #6 pick in the 2016 Draft, the Pels 2017 1st (likely in the 13-16 range), and Philly's 2017 2nd round pick (34-38 range).

Hell, even that rumor that came out recently about the Suns making a shot at Cousins was a MUCH better deal than what they actually got.

Rumor was that the Lakers also offered Randle, Clarkson and future 1st, but the Kings wanted Ingram and Lakers said no.

I thought it was Pels throwing in 2019 1st until they were told, he wouldnt resign so removed 19 and added top three protection to 17 pick

Yea this trade should be a lesson for all GM's.

You run a players trade value into the ground by letting him play out his contract because the player can just threaten not to resign with most teams... and the teams he would resign with are willing to just wait until he is a free agent.

Trade guys while they have years left on the contract, period.

Noel is another good recent example

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What did Vivek get for Cousins?
NOTHING!

GlenRiceARoni wrote:Yea this trade should be a lesson for all GM's.

You run a players trade value into the ground by letting him play out his contract because the player can just threaten not to resign with most teams... and the teams he would resign with are willing to just wait until he is a free agent.

Trade guys while they have years left on the contract, period.

Noel is another good recent example

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I invented the Piano Key Necktie.
What did Vivek get for Cousins?
NOTHING!

I feel like Indy is about to make the same mistake with P. George.

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We got buddy who cares about the other offer. Power shift! Lol


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They would have maximized their options after the 200 million dollar contract. Cap space is meaningless if you have to overpay. How many players would walk away from 30 million m I e dollars

Far feweright teams would be interested in Cousins after you lock him into a $200m contract.


People forget this isn't fantasy basketball sometimes. The nba owners have revenues, expenses, and profits to worry about.

1/5th of a billion dollars is a LOT of money.

You start paying the players enough and it's an inmates running the asylum scenario

35 million is what a max level all star will make. All the top 20 players will earn this by 2019.