DeMarcus Cousins News

The bet right now for the Sacramento Kings is that when they pick seventh in the NBA draft, C.J. McCollum of Lehigh will have his name called.

7 according to the latest mock drafts from NBA.com's Scott Howard-Cooper and SI.com's Chris Mannix.

But there wasn't enough good luck to cap the Kings' fairy tale with the best possible draft scenario.

Sacramento Kings . Depending on where the lottery puts the Kings, they're likely to get maybe as high as No.

But that doesn't mean all the uncertainty surrounding the franchise disappeared when Vivek Ranadive and his ownership group agreed to purchase a controlling interest in the team last week.

Now that the Sacramento Kings ownership situation has been resolved and the franchise has been secured, it wouldn't be a bad idea for the top dogs, once they are properly identified under the new ownership structure, to make some very key personnel decisions.

When the 2014 NBA draft approaches next summer, several NBA squads will be hoping the lottery balls bounce in their favor.

Whatever happened with the sale of the Kings, one thing was a lock - big front office changes and a coaching change were on the way.

If NBA Commissioner David Stern does save the Kings for Sacramento, what's next – the top spot when the lottery balls are drawn May 21 for next month's draft? As the No.

If NBA Commissioner David Stern does save the Kings for Sacramento, what's next – the top spot when the lottery balls are drawn May 21 for next month's draft? As the No.

Apr 17, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins looks on during the fourth quarter of the game against the Los Angeles Clippers at the Sleep Train Arena.

Position: SF Height/Weight: 6-8/210 NBA experience: Five seasons 2012-13 salary: $10,825,000 Contract status: Batum will enter the second year of a four-year, $44 million contract that will pay him $11.3 million.

Former University of Kentucky Wildcat DeMarcus Cousins, who now plays for the Sacramento Kings in the NBA, returned to Lexington to throw the first pitch at the Lexington Legends' game against the West Virginia Power at Whitaker Bank Ballpark.

Tyreke Evans produced very well for the Sacramento Kings at guard during this past season and Kings' management have to be looking at getting some more depth at the guard position to give Evans rest during the NBA regular season and to also prevent defenses from playing special attention.

Akis and I decided to make arguments as to why Keith Smart should be retained or let go by new management ahead of next season.

The Spurs\' Tony Parker extends for a shot against Sacramento Kings\' Chuck Hayes in the second half at the AT&T Center on Friday, Apr.

While a handful of Sacramento King players have been spotted locally this offseason, DeMarcus Cousins has spent part of his time off giving back in some of his former stomping grounds.

Mar 13, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah and Sacramento Kings center Cole Aldrich fight for position under the basket during the second quarter at Power Balance Pavilion.

In less than two months, the world's elite prospects will become rookies at the 2013 NBA Draft.

Apr 12, 2013; San Antonio, TX, USA; Sacramento Kings head coach Keith Smart argues a call during the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at the AT Finally, it seems safe to assume one thing - the Kings will be playing in Sacramento next season.