Center DeMarcus Cousins, 32, will play in the Puerto Rican professional basketball league this spring, signing a deal with the Guaynabo Mets, the team announced on Tuesday.
DeMarcus Cousins, yet to play a game this season as he recovers from a torn ACL in his left knee, said on Showtime's "All the Smoke" podcast that he's hopeful of being healthy enough to help the Los Angeles Lakers during the playoffs.
Charges of third-degree harassing communications against DeMarcus Cousins have been dropped and a misdemeanor case has been dismissed.
Frank Vogel said L.A. has not ruled out the possibility of DeMarcus Cousins, who underwent offseason surgery to repair a torn ACL, coming back for a potential playoff appearance.
Lakers coach Frank Vogel said Tuesday that he has been "really impressed" by centers Dwight Howard and JaVale McGee as the team looks to fill the void left by injured veteran DeMarcus Cousins.
The Mobile, Alabama, municipal court website lists a third-degree harassing communications charge against Lakers center DeMarcus Cousins, and a warrant has been issued for his arrest.
