Sacramento Kings player DeMarcus Cousins says the past two days have been "emotional." Cousins spoke with Sacramento Bee Kings beat reporter Jason Jones on Tuesday morning, February 21, 2017. The Kings confirmed Monday the trade of Cousins and forward Omri Casspi to the New Orleans Pelicans for guards Buddy Hield, Tyreke Evans and Langston Galloway and a first- and second-round pick in the 2017 draft. Jason Jones The Sacramento Bee

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Reaction mixed on social media to Kings’ trade of DeMarcus Cousins to Pelicans

Sacramento Bee Staff

February 20, 2017 11:48 AM

Plenty of people are weighing in on the trade that sent DeMarcus Cousins and Omri Casspi from the Sacramento Kings to the New Orleans Pelicans. Here’s a sample of reaction.

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Kings GM Divac says Kings fans 'deserve better' while discussing Cousins trade

Taking responsibility for the trade that sent All-Star DeMarcus Cousins to the New Orleans Pelicans, Sacramento Kings general manager Vlade Divacs repeatedly referred to a needed change in team "culture" and suggested the move will lead to better days for the team.

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DeMarcus Cousins: 'I'm in a good place. I learn from my mistakes.'

DeMarcus Cousins, who has been with the Sacramento Kings seven years since he was 19, talks with reporters in Sacramento before leaving for New Orleans. The Kings confirmed Monday the trade of Cousins and forward Omri Casspi to the New Orleans Pelicans for guards Buddy Hield, Tyreke Evans and Langston Galloway and a first- and second-round pick in the 2017 draft.

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Omri Casspi: 'I just didn't believe it was going to happen'

Omri Casspi says he was caught by surprise, first upon hearing DeMarcus Cousins was traded and then to learn of his own trade. Casspi spoke with Sacramento Bee Kings beat reporter Jason Jones on Tuesday morning, February 21, 2017, before leaving Sacramento for New Orleans. The Kings confirmed Monday the trade of Cousins and Casspi to the New Orleans Pelicans for guards Buddy Hield, Tyreke Evans and Langston Galloway and a first- and second-round pick in the 2017 draft.

Jason Jones The Sacramento Bee