The Houston Rockets have released DeMarcus Cousins after just 25 games.
Cousins was waived this week after signing a $2.3 million contract with Houston in the offseason. He returned to the court this season after missing all of last season while recovering from a torn Achilles tendon.
The 30-year-old Cousins was averaging 9.6 points and 7.6 rebounds this season playing in a reserve role.
Houston Rockets center DeMarcus Cousins, right, goes to the basket against Washington Wizards center Robin Lopez, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Feb. 15, 2021, in Washington. (AP PhotoNick Wass)
The four-time All-Star has averaged 20.8 points and 10.7 rebounds in an 11-year career in which he also played with Sacramento, New Orleans and Golden State.
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