HABOOB

Former Suns, Kings guard Thomas thinks video game would block Cousins trade

Feb 20, 2017, 2:45 PM | Updated: 8:33 pm

Boston Celtics' Isaiah Thomas (4) goes up to shoot against Sacramento Kings' DeMarcus Cousins durin...

Boston Celtics' Isaiah Thomas (4) goes up to shoot against Sacramento Kings' DeMarcus Cousins during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Friday, Dec. 2, 2016. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

(AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

The Sacramento Kings have traded DeMarcus Cousins to the New Orleans Pelicans, and even though the Kings’ front office repeatedly denied they would ever trade the forward/center, this really should surprise no one.

Someone who had his problems on and off the court in Sacramento had been linked to trade rumors for years, including one with the Suns most recently.

But now that he is being sent to New Orleans, the rumored move is reality. So while Cousins leaving Sacramento isn’t a surprise, what the Kings got back in return is where people are flabbergasted.

Sacramento sends Cousins and Omri Casspi to the Pelicans for Buddy Hield, Tyreke Evans, Langston Galloway, a first-round pick and a second-round pick.

Among many, former Suns and Kings guard Isaiah Thomas thought the deal was a tad one-sided.

To put this in perspective, Cousins is one of the best, if not THE best, big man in the league. So, naturally, some people decided to give the trade on the video game a try.

Thomas was right, the trade wouldn’t work.

video game blocks cousins trade

So even if Thomas might be showing some sour grapes for his former team by ridiculing the trade publicly, he ended up being right on the money with his guess.

Haboob

Roger Clemens...

Jesse Morrison

61-year-old Roger Clemens pitches for Savannah Bananas

Seven-time Cy Young Award winner Roger Clemens returned to the mound in Houston on Saturday for the Savannah Bananas.

8 days ago

Nick Gordon celebrates a home run against the Chicago White Sox in the eighth inning at Guaranteed ...

David Veenstra

Miami Marlins’ Nick Gordon says he doesn’t believe the moon is real

Miami Marlins utility man Nick Gordon said he doesn't believe the moon is real during a spring training interview.

9 days ago

Dylan Guenther #11 of the Arizona Coyotes warms up before the NHL game against the Boston Bruins at...

David Veenstra

Arizona Coyotes’ Dylan Guenther has water turned off after he doesn’t pay utility bill

Arizona Coyotes' Dylan Guenther and teammate Jack McBain had their water turned off this week after they did not pay their utility bill.

9 days ago

Terrion Arnold looks on...

Tyler Drake

‘He did jam me:’ Cardinals’ Jonathan Gannon goes 1-on-1 with Terrion Arnold at NFL Combine

Jonathan Gannon confirmed Terrion Arnold jammed him up during the defensive back's formal interview with the Cardinals at the NFL Combine.

17 days ago

Texas Rangers fan shows his tattoo of the Game 5 World Series box score...

Haboob Blog

Rangers fan’s tattoo of World Series box score will make Diamondbacks fans sick

A radio host will always remember the Texas Rangers' World Series win over the Diamondbacks thanks to a tattoo of the Game 5 box score.

18 days ago

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler with an emo look in a Fall Out Boy music video....

Haboob Blog

Jimmy Butler did his emo media day thing for a Fall Out Boy music video

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler went emo cowboy for a Fall Out Boy music video.

19 days ago

Former Suns, Kings guard Thomas thinks video game would block Cousins trade