Vlade Divac included the entire basketball operations side of the Sacramento Kings, including Dave Joerger, when it came to discussing whether to keep or trade DeMarcus Cousins.

“I wouldn’t do it if I don’t feel comfortable,” Divac said. “Now we have a clear direction (of) what we want to do. I wouldn’t make a deal if I don’t feel comfortable.”

After telling Cousins on Feb. 2nd that he wouldn't be traded, he then picked up his 14th technical foul two days later in an overtime win over the Warriors. Cousins also was fined $25,000 by the NBA for making an inappropriate statement and gesture toward a Warriors' fan in the tunnel.

Cousins then picked up his 15th and 16th technicals against the Bulls and was suspended for the Kings' game against the Celtics that the team actually won without him.

Those series of events helped set in motion their decision to trade Cousins.