NBA free agency: DeMarcus Cousins set for Rockets move despite injury-ravaged season

Houston Rockets have offered DeMarcus Cousins a new lease of life, ending his stay in NBA free ncy market. 30-year-old has been battling a series of injury problems for better part of three years, including missing entirety of 2019-20 season. four-time All-Star has had a lengned rehabilitation period due to coronavirus pandemic and will hope to return in style when new season begins next month. 

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DeMarcus Cousins Rockets deal: Ex-Pelicans star set to join James Harden in Houston

Speaking to Marc Spears of ESPN's Undefeated, DeMarcus Cousins confirmed that his NBA free ncy stint was over agreeing on a one-year deal with Houston Rockets.

30-year-old last played in an NBA game for Golden State Warriors in 2018-19 after recovering from a quadriceps tear in April, which followed an Achilles injury while playing for New Orleans Pelicans in January 2018. four-time All-Star has mand just 78 appearances in his last three seasons and was waived by Los Angeles Lakers after he tore his ACL during a training workout in August.

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According to ESPN, 30-year-old has avers of 21.2 points, 10.9 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game in his career so far. 30-year-old averd 16.3 points, 8.2 rebounds and 3.6 assists in 30 games with Warriors which culminated with NBA Finals defeat to Toronto Raptors. 

DeMarcus Cousins contract will be a $2.6 million n-guaranteed deal, as franchise was limited to offering veteran's minimum to 30-year-old. DeMarcus Cousins trade hints at Rockets' willingness to aid ir rebounding woes. Houston agreed on a deal with former Detroit Pistons center Christian Wood on a three-year, $41 million contract on Friday as new head coach Stephen Silas aims to help Rockets mount a serious challenge.

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four-time All-Star, for w, joins James Harden and Russell Westbrook who are reportedly lobbying for a move away. Cousins was one one of top big men in NBA before suffering a series of spells on sidelines.

30-year-old, if back to his very best, will be an asset for Rockets but it seems unlikely considering number of injuries and surgeries he has been through. neless, Houston has been admirers of four-time All-Star and has been intrigued with his skillset and potential in ir system. Rockets needed center depth and Cousins will be an astute pick if he can remain fit for most of season. 

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