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Jason Jones: The DeMarcus Cousins-Vivek Ranadive in-person meeting hasn't happened yet. Ranadive has been busy, as you might imagine. Twitter @mr_jasonjones

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Jerry Colangelo told Yahoo! Sports he has moved on from the past and is looking toward the future in inviting Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins to USA Basketball's minicamp in late July. Yahoo! Sports

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The USA Basketball chairman said Cousins had "some growing up to do" when he was a member of a select team practicing against USA Basketball's Olympic team last summer. Cousins took offense to those comments and asked Colangelo about them. After much debate among USA Basketball executives, a source said, Cousins, 22, was extended an invite to take part in the minicamp with a chance to land a spot on Team USA. "You bury the past and go forward," Colangelo said. "He's invited and he's definitely on the list. New year, new summer, new opportunity." Yahoo! Sports

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That includes center DeMarcus Cousins, who has been involved in trade rumors for three seasons largely because of run-ins with coaches, teammates and staff, and questions about his attitude. "We all know on any given night he's the most talented big man in the NBA," Malone said. " … You just don't get rid of those guys. He could be and should be the cornerstone of this franchise for years to come. That's my hope." Sacramento Bee

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Jon Santiago: Vivek: "I'd like nothing better than a billion Indians to know who DeMarcus Cousins is." #sackings Twitter @itsjonsantiago

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Jason Jones: Malone also said you don't give away players like DeMarcus Cousins. I don't think he wants to trade him. Twitter @mr_jasonjones

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Sam Amico: Despite reports & rumors, Cavs have zero interest in Kings C DeMarcus Cousins, source says. Bobcats do, but Kings' priority is to keep him. Twitter @SamAmicoFSO

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Sam Amico: Source adds plenty of teams have or will ask about Cousins, but those such as Cavs staying away from his "consistent issues with structure." Twitter @SamAmicoFSO

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Now that the Kings have a coach, they can begin to figure out whom to scuttle as they build their roster. Speculation begins with big man DeMarcus Cousins, the Kings’ talented but sometimes destructive franchise cornerstone. A source told Sporting News that the team’s new ownership group has not made a decision on Cousins just yet, and that Malone’s input will be key in the decision. The source said speculation on Cousins’ future likely comes from teams hoping to trade for Cousins on the cheap. Sporting News

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Jason Jones: Two more sources state again DeMarcus Cousins does NOT want to be traded. After sale was approved first person Vivek called was Cousins. Twitter @mr_jasonjones

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Jason Jones: More Cousins: I'm told he's on his way to California to meet with Ranadive. Twitter @mr_jasonjones

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Dave Mason: Source says DeMarcus Cousins was first person Vivek reached out to after the deal was approved. Twitter @DeuceMason

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Polynice on how he’d try to help DeMarcus Cousins: One of the things that I can offer him is I know where he’s going and I can relate to him on so many levels. And that’s the biggest asset that I have because a lot of times as athletes we think we’re superhuman, we’re above-the- law, we’re this and that. And at the end of the day, we’re not. It doesn’t matter if you have an argument with a coach or have a problem with a coach, you can’t undermine a coach. Because I know I’ve done that – I didn’t undermine, but I’ve argued with coaches and it served no good purpose at the end of the day. Even if I was right, I’m still wrong. And so those are things that I would share with him. Even though you might think you’re right, and you might be right, at the end of the day, you’ll still be wrong. It’s stuff like that, young fella’s gotta understand. Cowbell Kingdom

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Sam Amico: Source in tune with Kings' hiring of Mike Malone as coach suggests move was made with the idea that DeMarcus Cousins "is a goner." Twitter @SamAmicoFSO

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Jason Jones: And for those asking, new ownership has no intention of trading DeMarcus Cousins, so I'm told. Cuz supposed to meet w/ Ranadive soon. Twitter @mr_jasonjones

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Brian May: Two sources used exact same words in describing Mike Malone: "no-nonsense". Very interesting to see dynamic between he & DeMarcus Cousins Twitter @BMayNews10

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The playoff issue might be the biggest reason why the Cavs don't pick Noel, or anyone else for that matter, with the No. 1 pick. Sources say the Cavs have already begun to explore what they can get with the No. 1 pick. If they can get a young big or small forward in return, Gilbert will be pushing for them to trade the pick. Who can they get? The pickings will be slim. Teams aren't dying to get the No. 1 pick. But one name that you shouldn't totally rule out is the Sacramento Kings' DeMarcus Cousins. ESPN.com

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Bobcats owner Michael Jordan doesn't want to be mired in the rebuilding process forever. If the No. 4 pick could net him an established low-post scorer, he'd bite. Cousins would be more of a "Plan C" for the Mavs if both Chris Paul and Dwight Howard decide not to join the Mavs this summer, but Cousins would give them a young presence in the paint to build around. ESPN.com

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Jason Jones: FWIW @DeMarcus Cousins never wanted to go to Seattle and is not demanding to be traded since he's not a Sonic. Twitter @mr_jasonjones

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Jason Jones: Cuz actually dislikes the idea of a guy leaving a team that's not good to latch on to a good one. Wants to be a part of the turnaround. Twitter @mr_jasonjones

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