NBA Trade Rumors: John Wall-DeMarcus Cousins Reunion In The Works? Boogie Heading To Wizards Or Pacers?
As the new NBA season unfolds, the NBA trade rumors are also getting more intense. According to new reports, John Wall and Demarcus Cousins might be running mates again as Boogie is set to join Washington Wizards. However, some sources claim that Cousins might head to Indiana Pacers instead.
For those following the NBA trade rumors, DeMarcus Cousins is a regular in the NBA trade rumor mills, so is John Wall. Boogie and Wall used to play for the University of Kentucky in 2009 to 2010.
In 2010 both were drafted in the NBA league. John Wall was the first overall draft and was selected by Washington Wizards. Meanwhile, DeMarcus Cousins was the fifth overall draft and was selected by Sacramento Kings.
Per Fanrag, Wizards should acquire DeMarcus Cousins to reunite Boogie with their point guard, Wall. After being separated when they left Kentucky to play for different teams in the NBA league both remain good friends.
Yes, John Wall and DeMarcus Cousins have shared a real friendship that they still text constantly and laugh at the same jokes they already heard when they were teenagers. In fact, both wants to play together in the future.
"We talk about it all the time," Wall told the Washington Post after Wizards defeated Kings in a game. In fact, hours before that, the two went to dinner together and Cousins played coy about the question of playing with Wall on the basketball court again.
On a side note, there are also rumors that Sacramento Kings' center might join another team in the NBA league. Per HNGN, there are trade talks involving a potential swap of Paul George and DeMarcus Cousins, suggesting that Boogie could be heading to Indiana Pacers.
However, many are still concerned if Kings will really trade their big man. DeMarcus Cousins averages 28.8 points, 10.6 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.4 blocks, and 1.1 steals per game. According to Bleacher Report, only a few players in the NBA league make this, so it is surprising if Kings will do so. Well, sources claim that Kings are keeping Cousins until the trade deadline or close to it.
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