Kings available to trade Nik Stauskas for frontcourt player

The Sacramento Kings could trade rookie Nik Stauskas to find an upgrade to complement inside force DeMarcus Cousins.

Per CBS Sports, The Kings want to pair Cousins with a frontline player who would fit with his post-up skills -- either a stretch four or above-the-rim defender, sources said. They've fielded numerous calls about Stauskas, whose opportunities have been limited with the steadily improving play of Ben McLemore.

The Kings have the expiring contracts of Derrick Williams and Reggie Evans to include in such a deal, pushing the potential salary of an incoming player into the $10-$11 million range