Bleacher report's "best case" last minute trade scenarios

Collison was emotional. He is married and has a young son in school. They have made Sacramento their home and the veteran point guard has kept open the option of staying with the Kings when his contract ends after the season, even with the major changes that have taken place.

“No question,” Collison said when asked if he would consider staying this summer. “I think these fans are unbelievable, you guys (speaking of media) are unbelievable. That’s something you don’t get everywhere else, you know what I mean. I’ve been on a few teams and I can honestly say these are some great people. That’s what makes it so hard to leave Sacramento.”

Before speaking to the media, Collison had already reached out to the Kings front office to see what his future held with the club.

“As far as I know, I spoke to Vlade, he said he had no plans of trading me,” Collison said. “But even before he said that, I’m a little shaken up with the situation with Cuz and Casspi, so we’ll see.”

http://www.csnbayarea.com/kings/trade-deadline-imminent-darren-collison-pins-and-needles

Pass on all those potential deals. Of course people can point to the draft as a crapshoot and great players get picked anywhere, but moving a solid player for a second round pick is nothing but a salary dump. Doesn't make sense. A rebuilding plan doesn't just mean blindly getting as many draft picks as possible. There has to be some continuity and leadership on the team. Despite his legal troubles from earlier this year, DC seems like a good dude that would be nice to have around to maintain a solid culture.

I wonder if we hear from our old friend "cash considerations" again?

I picked Memphis. Vince Carter will get to Sacramento, remember how old he really is, and break a hip...while running into at least 2 of our young players and shattering at least 3 of their bones in the process.