The Houston Rockets decided to do DeMarcus Cousins a solid and release the veteran big man so he can find a new home with a contender, per the Athletic’s Shams Charania. They even guaranteed his salary as a way to thank him for his professionalism while with the Rockets this season, a tumultuous one for Houston.
It was the right thing to do, and with DMC getting thanked with cold, hard cash for being a chill teammate, it’s easy to wonder if the attitude that made more than a few teams leery of his services in the past is gone, and in turn whether that means it’s worth giving Cousins a shot with the Celtics.
The Houston Rockets are releasing DeMarcus Cousins, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. This allows the four-time All-Star to find a team elsewhere and garner interest on the open market.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 23, 2021