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The partnership between DeMarcus Cousins and the Los Angeles Lakers may not be over yet. Possible NBA rule changes that will allow teams to bring more than 15 players for the season resumption could open the door for the 29-year-old to return to the Lakers.

Cousins signed with Los Angeles last summer, but has not made a debut for the Lakers after tearing his ACL during a preseason workout. The last time he played in game was back in June 13, 2019 during Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors.

Per Dave McMenamin of ESPN:

When we last left the Lakers, Cousins — signed last summer and subsequently lost for the season with a blown knee — had been waived to make room for forward Markieff Morris. There is speculation the league may allow expanded playoff rosters in the bubble — perhaps carrying 17-20 players — in order to have more reserves available should a rash of COVID-19 cases hit. With the extra time off to rehab, combined with potential expanded rosters, will Cousins make his return to L.A.? The former All-Star center would give the Lakers the stretch 5 they missed most of the season and, with crowd noise a nonfactor in Orlando’s empty arenas, he could certainly have an impact as a vocal bench presence.