Cousins approves of talent upgrade

DeMarcus Cousins says his prayers have been answered. The New Orleans Pelicans’ newest NBA all-star maintains he liked Sacramento and initially wasn’t happy the Kings traded him Sunday, but had long been “praying, praying, praying” for more elite talent on the roster to help him win. Cousins is the one who wound up being sent away, but to a team where he’ll play with fellow six-foot-11 all-star Anthony Davis. Cousins, 26, says the adjustment could take time, but he and Davis can “wreak havoc” on the NBA. Cousins added he’ll try to dial back his on-court disposition in the hope of avoiding technical fouls.