Divac was having none of it however.

The Kings want to win now, and while Cousins is the greatest trade asset they possess, he's also the centerpiece of this team, already one of the best big men in the entire league. In Sacramento's eyes, it's easier to build around a known quantity like Cousins than to get more unknowns.

The Kings will be aggressive in trying to get better this offseason. But for better or worse, it will be a team led by DeMarcus Cousins.