NBA writer at Lakers Nation, Trevor Lane, has recently shared his opinion on the possibility of free agent DeMarcus Cousins, recently waived by the Lakers, returning to the team before this season playoffs begins.

“There had been some hope that Cousins may have been ready to join the Lakers on the floor for the Western Conference Finals or perhaps the NBA Finals, but that simply wasn’t enough time to integrate him into the lineup while ensuring his recovery was complete,” the writer explained.

“However, perhaps that dynamic would change if — instead of a return near the end of the 2020 NBA playoffs — Cousins could jump back into the mix before they even started. As a free agent, it could serve him well to get a few games under his belt, particularly if he feels like he can compete at a level anywhere near his All-Star seasons,” Lane added.