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Lakers rumors: 3 Free Agents LA Should Pursue

By Corbin Warnock

Mar 26, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton on the sidelines against the Portland Trail Blazers at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 26, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton on the sidelines against the Portland Trail Blazers at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 21, 2017; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward DeMarcus Cousins (0) celebrates after scoring and drawing a foul during the fourth quarter of a game against the Memphis Grizzlies at the Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans defeated the Grizzlies 95-82. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 21, 2017; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward DeMarcus Cousins (0) celebrates after scoring and drawing a foul during the fourth quarter of a game against the Memphis Grizzlies at the Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans defeated the Grizzlies 95-82. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /

DeMarcus Cousins

Around the trade deadline their were Lakers rumors on them landing DeMarcus Cousins. However the Kings wanted the Lakers young stars in Brandon Ingram and D’Angelo Russell for Cousins.

Los Angeles decided to keep their young talent.

Also, of course he wants to make the playoffs and LA is tanking the rest of the season to have chance for the top lottery pick. They made a smart decision.

Now when DeMarcus Cousins is a free agent after the end of the season they install sign him to a contract if he is still interested in the LA market.

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