Los Angeles Lakers: Why re-signing DeMarcus Cousins is imperative

By Jason Reed | Nov 2, 2020

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 03: DeMarcus Cousins looks on during the game between the Enemies and Power during week seven of the BIG3 three on three basketball league at Allstate Arena on August 03, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Stacy Revere/BIG3 via Getty Images) /

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The Los Angeles Lakers absolutely should re-sign DeMarcus Cousins this offseason.

DeMarcus Cousins has had a really interesting NBA career. Just months before he was set for the biggest payday of his life he suffered a terrible Achilles injury that halted his payday. Since then, Cousins has been trying to prove that he can get healthy to once again be worth a big contract.

It was not long ago that Cousins was the best center in the NBA. Since then, he had a stint with the Golden State Warriors in which he got hurt in the NBA Playoffs and then signed a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Cousins suffered a torn ACL before the season even began and has not played a minute in the purple and gold. The Lakers released him in February to open up a roster spot for Markieff Morris. However, he was allowed to continue rehabbing with the team.

Cousins should be all set for the start of the 2020-21 season and currently does not have a home. He still is going to be a minimum option from a contract standpoint, so he is not out of the market for the Los Angeles Lakers.

Not only is Cousins in the Lakers’ market but he should be a market priority. It is imperative that the Lakers sign Cousins, and here is why.

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