Tyreke Evans will visit Dr. Steve Lombardo to receive a second opinion on his sore left knee.

Evans has been out of the Sacramento Kings' lineup since Dec. 16.

DeMarcus Cousins returned from his indefinite suspension earlier than the team had expected.

Cousins arrived for a Christmas Eve practice.

"When he apologized to the team, two players stood up and said, 'We've heard this bull[bleep] before,'" the source said. "'You're either going to be with us, or you're not. We don't want to hear any more excuses.'"

The Kings have tried to persuade Cousins to enter counseling.

Tyreke Evans had wanted to return for Sunday's game against the Boston Celtics but decided he wasn't ready during practices and workouts leading up to the contest.

Now, Evans plans to get a second opinion on his injured left knee.

Evans bruised his knee on Nov. 27 and an MRI earlier this month showed no structural damage.

The Sacramento Kings continue to discuss relocating to a new city, though they have also informed potential bidders that the franchise could be sold for a bid beginning at $500 million.

The Maloofs believe that the mobility of the franchise makes the seemingly unrealistic valuation plausible.

The Kings can escape their lease at Sleep Train Arena at any time.

The Grizzlies are the most recent franchise to be sold, fetching a $377 sale price.

The Warriors were sold in 2010 for a league-record $450 million.

The Boston Celtics and Detroit Pistons are two teams that have made it clear they are highly interested in DeMarcus Cousins if and when he becomes available, according to front office sources.

Still, Cousins assuredly has plenty more teams interested in acquiring him from the Sacramento Kings.

Despite DeMarcus Cousins' recent suspension handed out by the Sacramento Kings, co-owners Gavin and Joe Maloof are still reluctant to trade the young big man, according to sources.

Among potential suitors, there is a growing belief that GM Geoff Petrie would be willing to part ways with Cousins in exchange for a quality veteran player or two who could bring instant improvement.

Keith Smart has guided the Sacramento Kings through a tumultuous season, most notably the repeated incidents involving DeMarcus Cousins.

"I know I can do this," Smart said, "and my nature is that I never get discouraged. If we lose a game, I walk in the next day, and it's like a graveyard around here. I'll ask the guys, 'Did you read the obituaries? Did you see your name in there?' If you're here, you always have the opportunity to change."

The Kings plan on keeping Smart at least through 13-14.

"Fans have every right to be upset when we don't play well," Smart acknowledged, "and they have seen us play well. But I know my team, what they can do. We have to eliminate the 'me' syndrome.' I call it the 'drum major instinct.' I don't think they're selfish, but they all want to be out front. These are one-on-one players. You can't just say, 'Be a passer.' Timing, setting a guy up, the triangle. I tried that. But who's my best read (defenses) guy? Who sees the floor? Chuck (Hayes). I want to get into a motion offense just so they will move the ball."

The Sacramento Kings have announced that they have dropped DeMarcus Cousins' indefinite suspension and have reinstated him to the team, effective immediately.

Cousins was suspended indefinitely because of his verbal altercation with Keith Smart during halftime of Saturday's loss.

Cousins ultimately missed one game -- Sunday's 12-point win against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Cousins practiced with the Kings on Monday.

DeMarcus Cousins recently parted ways with agent John Greig.

Greig had represented Cousins since he left Kentucky in 2010.

Cousins is expected to hire Dan Fegan.

Fegan has had a contentious relationship at times with Sacramento Kings' general manager Geoff Petrie.

Geoff Petrie announced on Saturday that DeMarcus Cousins has been suspended indefinitely by the Sacramento Kings due to "unprofessional behavior and conduct detrimental to the team."

Cousins and Keith Smart had a verbal altercation during halftime of the Kings' 97-85 loss to the Clippers on Friday.