Lakers Rumors: Demarcus Cousins May Still Come To Lakers, Kings Don't Want Him - Rumors floating around earlier in the off season suggested that LA Lakers could end up trading for DeMarcus Cousins.

It appears as if the price set by the Sacramento Kings was too high so nothing got finalized. Now, talks have started once again and it's mainly because many in the Kings' organization just don't want him around.

It's been said for a long time that head coach George Karl and DeMarcus Cousins would never be able to collaborate well together. Karl reportedly wanted Cousins out of Sacramento and that to led LA Lakers being a possible destination.

According to Howard Beck of Bleacher Report two other big name stars Joe Johnson of the Brooklyn Nets and Carmelo Anthony of the New York Knicks could be on the trading block by the beginning of the season.

The LA Lakers have spent the offseason gathering a pretty good roster and additions like Roy Hibbert, Brandon Bass, and Lou Williams will help them considerably.

If Hibbert gels well and plays well, the addition of Cousins would give the Lakers two power centers and create the problem of who plays more.

The LA Lakers could further their agenda or could realize they're just comfortable with the team they have in place. Depending on how the first month or two of the regular season pass, it will possibly determine if the Sacramento Kings really get free of DeMarcus Cousins.