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Why Didn’t the Atlanta Hawks Try to Trade For DeMarcus Cousins?

By Tyler Sellers

Feb 14, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings forward DeMarcus Cousins (15) moves the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 14, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings forward DeMarcus Cousins (15) moves the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Why Not the Hawks?

For a fan base as starved for a dominant, game breaking superstar as much as the Atlanta Hawks, all of this begs only one question; Why were the Hawks not heavily involved in pursuing Cousins? They could have put together an offer even better than the Pelicans did. Two compelling rookies with bright futures, a wealth of first round draft picks, plus a stable full of expiring contracts were all available. So, why would the Hawks organization not throw their hat in the ring for a MVP caliber player?

It likely has as much to do with the Sacramento Kings as it does the Atlanta Hawks. Kings owner Vivek Ranadive was said to be obsessed with Buddy Hield, believing that he has Steph Curry type potential. Could the Hawks have made an offer that would have swayed his thinking?

They, not very long ago, gave away Isaiah Thomas just as he was starting to show all of his skills and promise. He is now leading a 2nd place Boston Celtics team with a shade under 30 points per game, and has made the last two All-Star games. 30 points per game! The reason for wanting to trade that away, and actually receiving little to nothing, is unknown. In Cousins and Thomas, they have mortgaged about 60 points of production per game, for some mysterious potential and a few magic beans.

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