Report: Lakers passed on DeMarcus Cousins, who turned down $40M from Pelicans last season

Much has been made of DeMarcus Cousins agreeing to a $5.3 million deal with the Golden State Warriors. The four-time All-Star was thought to be a max-contract level player prior to an Achilles tendon injury suffered last season, and the fact that the Warriors got him on the cheap has raised a lot of questions. The Lakers reportedly turned down a chance to add DeMarcus Cousins alongside LeBron James on a cheap, one-year deal, clearing his path to Golden State.