The Sacramento Kings and Washington Wizards are two teams that are gunning for a playoff spot in the ongoing regular season. Latest news are saying that DeMarcus Cousins could be one of the possible players that will be available before the trade deadline expires. Is there a possibility that he'll join forces with John Wall in Washington?

For a while, the Wizards are struggling at the start of the regular season. But bit by bit they were able to find their rhythm and now surging in the Eastern Conference standing currently sitting at the 6th spot holding a 19-18 win-loss record. And in order to bolster their chances of making it to the postseason, one possible target for them that could be available for trade is Cousins.

According to Forbes, DeMarcus Cousins is one potential superstar that could be dealt as February trade deadline nears. Even though Cousins are putting impressive number this season, he has controversy on-and-off the court that could detrimental to the Kings campaign this season. Since last year, his attitude has always been an issue to his team and teammates.

He'd been to an altercation with Kings top officials and been very vocal to his discontented feeling on how the Kings organization runs the team. Earlier reports also speculate that his frustration might catch him and he might ask for a trade. Now, a recent report recommends that one reasonable trade for the Kings to consider of giving up Cousins is with the Wizards.

According to FOXSports, a blockbuster deal between the Washington Wizards and Sacramento Kings could change the fortunes for both teams. Trade scenario is suggesting that the Kings will send DeMarcus Cousins, Rudy Gay and Arron Afflalo to the Wizards in exchange for Bradley Beal, Otto Porter Jr., Kelly Oubre Jr. and Marcin Gortat plus a first-round draft pick.

If ever the deal pushes, this could be the first biggest trade for this year or since the season began. Having Cousins in a Wizards roster will reunite him with college teammate John Wall and their pair will definitely be a potent combination that could compete with powerhouse teams in the East. Gay and Afflalo will also upgrade the Wizards lineup as both players are solid contributors.

On the other hand, the Kings is not a loser on this trade as they got Beal, Porter and Oubre who are potential superstar and they could benefit on their future upside. All three players are young, talented and solid contributor for the Wizards this season and will be useful for their rebuild.

Will the Sacramento Kings finally release DeMarcus Cousins to the Washington Wizards and reunite him with John Wall?

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