During this rebuilding period of the Los Angeles Lakers, many of NBA trade rumors have come and gone. With head coach Luke Walton at the helm, the organization has chosen to move onward with their young core, trying to mold together into a winning environment.

But it didn't always seem that way heading into this NBA season. The team from Los Angeles was contingent on being involved in the free agency and trade scramble for some big name stars, including DeMar, DeRozan (Toronto Raptors) and DeMarcus Cousins (Sacramento Kings).

DeMarcus Cousins has been continually linked to the Lakers since it seemed like a desirable destination for him. The team surely has the assets and young players to center a trade around but the organization remained unwilling and is moving forward for now.

The All-Star center has clashed constantly with the Kings' organization during the years, questioning the mindset and odds the organization had to turn the Sacramento into playoff contenders. Yet, the 2016-17 NBA season has gone over rather smoothly for DeMarcus Cousins, as he expects to stay with the Kings barring any unexpected events.

Will Sacramento Kings trade Cousins before he completes the second-to-last year on his current contract?

Earlier this week, when asked about this ongoing NBA trade rumor during a brief postgame visit in Dallas with ESPN, Cousins answered with a chuckle that he isn't going anywhere unless the reporter knows something he doesn't.

As for this season, DeMarcus Cousins has been statistically posting the regular supremacy he has had during his seven-year career. He is posting a career high 28.2 points, 10.7 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game.

Unfortunately for DeMarcus, the Sacramento Kings have lost five of their last six games and currently hold an 8-15 record. Kings made many offseason acquisitions to his liking, strengthening the roster with guards after the departure of Rajon Rondo.

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