DeMarcus Cousins is reportedly facing yet another injury nightmare, per Shams Charania:
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 TMZ Sports has acquired the video of the play on which Cousins was hurt, and it's rough. Cousins can be heard screaming as he falls to the floor amid a layup attempt.
ESPN's Adrian Wojnarnowski was the first to report the knee problem for the Warrior turned Laker:
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 Per Wojnarowski, Cousins' injury was described by a source as "bumping knees" with another player.
Steve Kerr, Cousins' most recent coach, offered a heartfelt response when asked about the latest setback.
Steve Kerr: “I’m devastated for DeMarcus. It’s been a couple of years of hell.” (via @BenGolliver) pic.twitter.com/OhxWaWHgj6
— 95.7 The Game (@957thegame)
August 15, 2019 Cousins, who spent the first half of his lone season with the Warriors recovering from a torn Achilles, promptly tore his quad in the club's first-round playoff matchup.
