One AND ONLY Cousins trade rumors thread

[Widowmaker2k]

"sources" ... "mentioned in LEAGUE circles" ... Jones doesn't say it's the Kings.

Seriously, what does that even mean? Mark Cuban to Steve Kerr: "you know, that Vlade Divac fellow really ought to consider getting rid of Karl."

 

[VF21]

Hey, this is like one of those logic puzzles, where you have to use a few clues to infer the rest. So I have:

• Woj being fed by Fegan, at least on the issue of Cousins being traded.
• Jones being fed by PDA....his last series of tweets said PDA was against Karl hire.
• Ailene being fed by...Karl? Not sure.
• Amick I personally trust. I've always trusted that guy.
• Carmichael I trust, although I know he knows people. I just don't think he has an agenda, personally.
• Broussard just makes stuff up based on what other people have already said.
• Marc Spiers, not sure. Maybe trust him?
• Bucher pulls information directly from his...nethers...and reports whatever he finds.
• ESPN makes up whatever will get the most clicks.

After that, I'm lost, because I'm trying to do too many things at once. Who else do you guys have?

Jason Jones and PDA? I don't think so. Right now, Jones seems to be getting good stuff from within the Kings organization. That wouldn't be PDA.

 

[Bricklayer]

This makes me question who's feeding Voisin her info. Tells me her source is closer to the Karl side of things, which also explains her coming out against any discussion of Karl getting fired being discussed.

Ailene Voisin: George Karl intrigued at notion of coaching Cousins when hired, developed same concerns as Vlade Divac in final weeks: Attitude, commitment.

Indeed.

 

[Larry David]

Well at least the leaks have stopped.

 

[VF21]

Seriously, what does that even mean? Mark Cuban to Steve Kerr: "you know, that Vlade Divac fellow really ought to consider getting rid of Karl."

Also of note, Jones said sources have contacted him NOT vice-versa.

 

[VF21]

Well at least the leaks have stopped for the moment.

Fixed it for you.

 

[rainmaker]

"sources" ... "mentioned in LEAGUE circles" ... Jones doesn't say it's the Kings.

The idea firing Karl hasn't been discussed/broached on some level is foolish to me. It implies Vlade doesn't understand basic crises management.

I don't really need direct proof of it, it's putting 2 and 2 together. Vivek/Vlade furious, Cuz doesn't want to play for Karl.

 

[ninjabiscuit]

Ailene has the obvious direct pipeline to Vlade.

Jones information has been cleaner than PDA.

Woj has been working with PDA and Fegan. be an interesting first phonecall when he finally calls Vlade.

Makes sense, thanks. I'll update my notes.

 

[lawlman91]

I'm really anxious to see if our draft pick smiles or cries when his name is called.

For the lip readers, tell me if Silver mouths the words "I'm sorry" as he shakes the young man's hand.

this is gold

 

[ninjabiscuit]

Jason Jones and PDA? I don't think so. Right now, Jones seems to be getting good stuff from within the Kings organization. That wouldn't be PDA.

Yeah, the only reason I had Jones getting stuff from PDA was because his last series of tweets talked about how PDA was against the Karl hire, when almost everything else I've seen and heard (including the podcast from Ham and Bruski a couple of weeks back) indicated that he facilitated the Karl hire. But thinking about it, Jones the local reporter probably isn't doing big favors for PDA any more.

Honestly, I just wanted to get my list out there so some people closer to the situation could weigh in.

 

[rainmaker]

I'd say judging be Voisin's close relationship with PDA and now apparently getting fed by a source close to Karl, as that tweet I posted suggests, that Jones' source is closer to the other side of the situation, Vlade/Vivek.

Which for me currently puts more weight on what Jones is saying.

Analyzing this situation and this year could be a semester long class at your local University. Twists and turns at every corner.

 

[lawlman91]

i think vivek's heart is in the right place, like boogie. this franchise needs good-character people

 

[VF21]

The idea firing Karl hasn't been discussed/broached on some level is foolish to me. It implies Vlade doesn't understand basic crises management.

I don't really need direct proof of it, it's putting 2 and 2 together. Vivek/Vlade furious, Cuz doesn't want to play for Karl.

I'm sure that it's been discussed. I'm also sure that Jones chose those words specifically, as I do not believe he got a leak from anyone close to the situation. I don't want to argue about this, though. We've been getting along so well lately.

 

[ninjabiscuit]

Also of note, Jones said sources have contacted him NOT vice-versa.

Maybe Jones is getting calls from Cousins directly.

 

[VF21]

Jason Jones ‏@mr_jasonjones 19m19 minutes ago
No one has told me George Karl is going to be fired but that even being out there already is crazy

 

[VF21]

Tweet of the day (from Rudy Gay):

 

[Kingster]

Do me a favor. Go up to Vlade, look him in the eye (stand on a chair if you must), and tell him you think he's skirting the truth as far as his REPEATED statements that he's not going to trade DeMarcus.

He's just doing what GM's do. Do go all grandmother on me.

 

[VF21]

Reggie Lewis ‏@ReggieLewis32 8m8 minutes ago
Reggie Lewis retweeted ESPN Stats & Info

The Kings are consistent. It feels like Harry Potter & all of their Defense Against the Dark Arts Teachers.

 

[VF21]

He's just doing what GM's do. Do go all grandmother on me.

You're assuming you know what he's doing. I say you're wrong. Me being a grandmother has nothing to do with it. Nice try, though.

 

[ElRey]

Also of note, Jones said sources have contacted him NOT vice-versa.

Yeah Jason Jones is so good that he has sources contacting him, not the other way around! Money!

 

[fansinceday1]

Ha Ha, grant:

"stop the music. stop the music. we have no time for music. IM TIRED OF THIS!!

This guy is hilarious to listen to.

 

[Kingster]

You're assuming you know what he's doing. I say you're wrong. Me being a grandmother has nothing to do with it. Nice try, though.

Feel free to disagree. By the way, I love chocolate chip cookies. Bake me some and we'll call it a day.

 

[chasen4r1]

Grant is going off on KHTK

 

[fansinceday1]

When demarcus signed his contract a few years ago everyone was happy.
Now was there a clause that says we have to coddle DMC?
Do we have to pat him on the head and tell him everythings fine? Why doesn't DMC want to play for a hall of fame coach?

Grant is melting down. HILARIOUS!!!!

 

[VF21]

Grant is going off on KHTK

Oh, stop the presses. Grant Napear is yelling about something.

 

[VF21]

When demarcus signed his contract a few years ago everyone was happy.
Now was there a clause that says we have to coddle DMC?
Do we have to pat him on the head and tell him everythings fine? Why doesn't DMC want to play for a hall of fame coach?

Grant is melting down. HILARIOUS!!!!

Thanks for the tip. Saves me the trouble of tuning in and then turning it off. I refuse to listen to Grant as he stirs the pot even further. Writers try for clicks. Napear tries to boost his ratings.

 

[fansinceday1]

Oh, stop the presses. Grant Napear is yelling about something.

And he is yelling.
Grant would rather go with George Karl. That says it all for me.
Ive listend to every show available, CBS radio, ESPN, Mike and Mike, etc, and Grant is the only one saying that he would choose a geriatric coach (who will be here for 3 years tops) over a 24 year old near superstar.

 

[VF21]

Gery Woelfel ‏@GeryWoelfel 9m9 minutes ago
The Kings' situation is getting ugly, er uglier. A league official said George Karl is no longer in the loop on draft discussions.

 

[ElRey]

Gery Woelfel ‏@GeryWoelfel 9m9 minutes ago
The Kings' situation is getting ugly, er uglier. A league official said George Karl is no longer in the loop on draft discussions.

Well let's see if Karl is in the war room...that will tell all

 

[chasen4r1]

Well let's see if Karl is in the war room...that will tell all

Is it confirmed the war room will have a live feed this year?