Lakers to waive Quinn Cook as rumors strongly hint at possible DeMarcus Cousins deal

Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly waiving guard Quin Cook. As reported by Athletic's Shams Charania, decision to part ways with fifth-year guard deals with roster-building. Cook (a Lakers fan), played for few minutes per game with team's new rotation. He won 2020 title with Lakers, and has also played with Golden State Warriors. 

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Will Quinn Cook being waived bring toger a DeMarcus Cousins Lakers reunion?

As per reports, re will be effect on Lakers' cap. 27-year-old was on a n-guaranteed contract, and deline to waive those is on February 27. However, Lakers could soon a sign ar player in place of Cook. Rumours immediately turned to DeMarcus Cousins, who was waived by Houston Rockets this weekend. 

While team is rumoured to be determined to have Cousins on roster despite him being a possible b fit, defending champions could t make an offer immediately. y currently have Montrezl Harrell signed to a n-taxpayer mid-level exception, and Wes Matws on a bi-annual exception, which keeps team under a $138.9 million hard cap for 2020-21 season. 

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Miami Heat are also rumoured to be interested in a DeMarcus Cousins tre. Cousins – coming off his torn Achilles and ACL – might t be player he once was. However, he might still be rebounder and ball-handler y need. He was averaging 12.1 points and 9 rebounds with Rockets (thought team has lost those games). Per NBA reports, Heat h previously expressed some interest in Cousins. 

However, with Cook gone, it might be easier to acquire Cousins. team has two roster spots, and also option of buyout marker. Per Charania, re are a couple of Quinn Cook potential teams, especially since his contribution to championship teams like Warriors and Lakers. 

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team currently has LeBron James leing m, without Anthony Davis and Dennis Schroder. y have fallen to a three-game losing streak, last losing to Washington Wizards 127-124. ir next game is scheduled against top-seeded Utah Jazz. 

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(Im credits: DeMarcus Cousins, Quinn Cook Instagram)