NBA Rumors: Why The Los Angeles Lakers Should Still Sign DeMarcus Cousins
The Los Angeles Lakers may have felt the DeMarcus Cousins’ injury just as much as the New Orleans Pelicans. With rumors circulating that the Lakers will attempt to sign two superstars this offseason, Cousins name should be included with LeBron James and Paul George. Before Cousins went down for the season, his name was being tossed around in possible trade rumors. So why not the Lakers as a destination for DeMarcus Cousins?
The Lakers made moves during the trade deadline but nothing that will make an impact on their team for the upcoming 2018 season. They traded away young players such as Larry Nance Jr and Jordan Clarkson for Isaiah Thomas who may not return to the team. There s a chance they may lose Julius Randle, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and Brook Lopez. That’s a lot of firepower lost for a team that finished 35-47 on the year. They will need help.
Is Signing DeMarcus Cousin A Smart Move By The Lakers?
What makes this an ideal situation for the Lakers is the money. Cousins was set to take home a king’s ransom this offseason but with teams possibly scared off due to the injury, the Lakers could do what they do best and overpay for his services. As stated earlier, it’s a risk, but it’s one worth taking. The comeback from an Achilles injury will be a long road as some players never fully recovered to their normal dominant self as reported by Forbes. While it may sound a bit on the cruel side, this is exactly what the Lakers need.
Before the injury, Cousins averaged 25.2 points, 12.9 rebounds, and 5.4 assists. With Brook Lopez possibly out after this year, Cousins will fill a major void the Lakers have missed in the paint. There will be teams lining up for his services, however, each team will possibly try to low-ball Cousins. The stars are aligning for the Lakers this offseason. The money is there and some of the top talents in the NBA are free. All it will take is a commitment to winning from the Los Angeles Lakers.
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