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NBA Rumors Roundup: The pot is officially stirred

By Philip Rossman-Reich

Jan 5, 2017; New Orleans, LA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Kyle Korver (26) sits on the bench during the first quarter of a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 5, 2017; New Orleans, LA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Kyle Korver (26) sits on the bench during the first quarter of a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 3, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) looks to pass the ball in the first quarter as Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic (9) and forward Serge Ibaka (7) defend at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports /

The latest on DeMarcus Cousins

The star player that seems most likely to move is still DeMarcus Cousins with the Sacramento Kings.

The organization and the relationship with their star are still very possibly dysfunctional. And the moment the Kings turn south, the sharks will start circling.

There are plenty of signs, though, the Kings are not likely to move the big man. The first being Sacramento is actually in the Playoff race for the first time in nearly a decade. Entering Sunday’s games, the Kings are tied with the Portland Trail Blazers for the final Playoff spot.

Considering Sacramento has not been to the Playoffs in 10 seasons, giving up the team’s best player when that goal is in reach would seem a bit silly.

And Sacramento reportedly is planning on keeping Cousins around for a very long time too. Marc Stein of ESPN.com reports the Kings plan to offer Cousins an extension this summer that could be worth north of $200 million. That would be hard to pass up. And Cousins has shown no signs he would turn it down. Or that he wants to leave Sacramento.