Lakers News: DeMarcus Cousins Suffers Torn ACL in Knee

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Los Angeles Lakers center DeMarcus Cousins has suffered a torn ACL.

Los Angeles Lakers center DeMarcus Cousins has suffered a torn ACL in his knee, league sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 15, 2019

The big man apparently suffered the injury after working out in Las Vegas on Monday.

Lakers center DeMarcus Cousins has suffered a possible knee injury and will undergo further testing today in Los Angeles, league sources tell ESPN. Cousins was working out in Las Vegas on Monday when he had to leave the court, sources said. He signed a one-year deal in July.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 15, 2019

Cousins was widely expected to join a starting frontcourt alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis for the new-look Lakers after signing a one-year, veteran’s minimum deal over the summer.

He averaged 16.3 points, 8.2 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game for the Golden State Warriors last season.

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