DeMarcus Cousins To Sign With Rockets

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DeMarcus Cousins
DeMarcus Cousins is looking for a fresh start after injury setbacks.

Last season, DeMarcus Cousins suffered a brutal injury setback prior to what would have been his first season with the Los Angeles Lakers. Cousins was excited to get back on the court but after tearing his ACL, he had to miss the entire season, leaving his NBA career in limbo. Throughout the course of the season, Cousins stayed in contact with the Los Angeles Lakers, leading many to believe he would ultimately re-sign with the team come free agency.

On Friday, free agency officially began and many fully expected Cousins to come back to the Lakers. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, however, Cousins has decided to go elsewhere and is now expected to sign a one-year deal with the Houston Rockets.

This has been an odd free agency cycle for the Rockets who have been dealing with Russell Westbrook and James Harden. Both players reportedly want out and are hoping to be traded prior to the season. Despite this, the Rockets have stated that they are more than willing to hang on to their superstars and continue on with business as usual.

This Cousins signing is perhaps an indicator that the team wants to convince Westbrook and Harden to stay. While Cousins injury issues are cause for concern, there is no denying he is an effective player when healthy and if Harden and Westbrook somehow stay, perhaps these three can become a more than effective trio.


About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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