Vivek Ranadive has considered firing George Karl just four months after hiring him. Karl has attempted to get DeMarcus Cousins traded this offseason.

No potential replacement for Karl has been mentioned or considered.

"If you fire Karl, now you can't control Cousins because he'll know he's running the place," the source said. "Now he'll feel like he's telling you what to do."

Ranadive has been a huge supporter of Cousins since he purchased the Sacramento Kings.

There was pushback from Cousins' camp when the Kings hired Karl, and the Sacramento Bee reported that Cousins and Karl haven't spoken for months.

No firing is imminent even though Ranadive has broached the subject.

"He's brought up the possibility of getting rid of George over the last few days," the source said.