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When NBA teams finish the season with one of the league’s worst records, they can usually hang their hat on the fact that they’ll have a high pick in the upcoming draft. But despite being one of the NBA’s bottom-feeders, the Los Angeles Lakers might not have a top first-round selection in 2017. Dating back to…
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All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins lashed out at Sacramento Kings management, terming Sunday's trade to the New Orleans Pelicans as "a coward move." Cousins' sentiments were published by The Undefeated on Friday, one night after the Pelicans were routed 129-99 in his New Orleans debut. Cousins was asked if he would like to speak to Kings owner…
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Eight days ago, then-New Orleans Pelicans guard Buddy Hield was kicked out of a game for the first time in his rookie NBA season. His transgression: Hitting DeMarcus Cousins in the groin while going around the big man's offensive screen in a game at Golden 1 Center, an action officials deemed worthy of a flagrant 2…
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The Sacramento Kings made official on Monday what had been reported shortly after the finish of Sunday's NBA All-Star Game: Star center DeMarcus Cousins is heading to the New Orleans Pelicans in a blockbuster trade involving five players and two draft picks. Cousins, the centerpiece of the deal, and forward Omri Casspi are heading to the…
