Pelicans hesitant to sign DeMarcus Cousins to max deal, Lakers’ interest ‘unclear’

It’s going to be an interesting summer for DeMarcus Cousins.

Heading into the summer, the Los Angeles Lakers are expected to go forth with their plan of pursuing two max-level free agents and while the two most popular names linked to the Lakers have been Paul George and LeBron James, one name that has flown under the radar is DeMarcus Cousins.

Cousins, a four-time All-Star, will be one of several big names to hit the open market in July, but after rupturing his Achilles tendon in January...