Things have been relatively quiet on the DeMarcus Cousins front since earlier this summer when it was first reported that Cousins wanted a max extension.  The new Kings front office and ownership has said nothing but good things about Cousins since taking over and have basically anointed him as the franchise cornerstone.

Now it appears that they are prepared to back up their words with cash.  A lot of cash.

From ESPN's Marc Stein:

Stein does go on to say that a max extension is not a foregone conclusion, but it's very likely that any extension for Cousins will be at or near-max.  The biggest contract he can get is around 5 years and $78.8 million.  If my research is correct, that would be the second-biggest contract ever handed out to a Sacramento King, with only Chris Webber's deal being higher*

* Mike Bibby's deal was technically higher than Cousins but was over 7 years not 5

That is a huge investment to make in a player that hasn't really proved anything yet.  Nonetheless, it appears to be happening, for better or worse.

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