DeMarcus Cousins
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The Los Angeles Lakers are the favorite to sign DeMarcus Cousins, according to Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson of Heavy.com.

“Lakers, Nets, Heat expected to make run at DeMarcus Cousins if he’s bought out by Rockets. Lakers believed to be favorite,” Robinson reports.

Cousins will most likely leave the Houston Rockets, which could happen as early as this week.

This season, Cousins is averaging 9.6 points, 7.6 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 20.2 minutes per game for the Rockets.