DeMarcus Cousins has made it clear to executives of the Sacramento Kings that he doesn't want George Karl to be fired despite their current issues.

Cousins knows playing for a fourth coach in two seasons wouldn't put him any closer to winning.

Both sides believe the relationship between Cousins and Karl is "salvageable."

Karl wanted Cousins to be suspended for his outburst this week but was overruled by Vlade Divac. Karl actively pushed for the Kings to move Cousins this offseason and his attempts to mend the relationship were viewed as "halfhearted."