Comments on: DeMarcus Cousins on the trading block, would the Pistons still be interested?

By: Matt

Matt — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:09:28 +0000

Ditto that. The Stones already have a nice core of smart, energetic young guys. Even if they aren’t the most talented, they seem to be coming together and this dude would probably rip this locker room apart, all over again. Not remotely worth the risk.

By: jay wierenga

jay wierenga — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 04:07:23 +0000

this certainly is an interesting idea…however, the pistons need to avoid losing this year’s lottery pick. this is sure to be one of the deepest drafts in years, and they need to cash in on that talent. i say drummond, davis or even harrison barnes would be a better option than cousins.
that being said, if we can get him for a future number one and a combo of daye and anyone but jj, monroe or knight, i say do it.
i really do see dumars throwing the farm at sacto to get his guy. this might happen.

By: Ant

Ant — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 02:31:28 +0000

Once again… Maxiell is useless!!!

By: Patrick Hayes

Patrick Hayes — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 01:22:29 +0000

I agree to some extent, but look at what else is going on in Sac. Evans declined significantly from rookie year to year two, just as Cousins appears to be doing. Jason Thompson hasn't gotten much better after a promising rookie season. Omri Casspi declined from year one to year two there.

Cousins is certainly culpable for his poor play and for his immaturity, but I wouldn't completely discount that the instability of the organization has had a negative impact on young players there too.

By: Nick

Nick — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 22:36:23 +0000

I think Cousins is a competedor and hates to lose.I say give him a chance he can’t be any worse than Rasheed Wallace LOL.

By: RyanK

RyanK — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 21:53:59 +0000

Was Cousins thrown off his high school team? It sounds like he’s on the verge of being thrown off his pro team. I don’t watch college ball but I understand he had a very rough time there as well.

If the Pistons do want him, they better have a plan how to handle him. He’s not worked out well anywhere he’s gone.

By: Russell C

Russell C — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 21:24:17 +0000

Give up next year’s pick with only a number 1 protection. What I’ve seen so far from the Pistons is other teams are still running layup drills while the Pistons still settle for jumpers late in the clock. Just keep Cousins from drifting too far outside the lane like he does at times. Make the deal but Joe is damned if he does and it doesn’t work out and damned if he doesn’t and Cousins goes somewhere and becomes an All Star.

By: Kyle

Kyle — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 19:54:37 +0000

I can see Joe trying to make this trade AT ANY COST because he is essentially trying to save his job, in my opinion. I think he figures if he cant make a splash this year, Gores will let him go, so if he has to leverage the future to land an “immediate impact player”, it will save his job. I dont see us being able to offer enough to land him (aside from giving up Knight, Monroe, a couple first rounders) nor would I want to give up what it would take to get him.

That being said, I still could see Joe floating out wayyyyy too much, but in the end, there are several other teams in this league that could offer more and need his services ASAP for a playoff run and would be willing to put up with his character issues. Boston is the #1 team that comes to mind….

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 19:29:24 +0000

I’m hanging on to gordon now…he looks like he’s back to his Chicago days. I’m hoping for Bynum and Maxiell to be gone

By: Shane

Shane — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 18:43:29 +0000

Same. I was a huge fan of Cousins coming into the draft but now I’m not so sure. + If Dumars were to trade for him it would go against what he has said in the past about bringing a positive culture to the Pistons and focusing on bringing in high character players.