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NBA free agency: How DeMarcus Cousins makes Warriors’ starting lineup even more dangerous

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SACRAMENTO – A day after the Los Angeles Lakers acquired the NBA’s best player, the Warriors acquired a starter that will give them a starting lineup that resembles a team USA Roster.

So, the Lakers brought back playoff aspirations after agreeing to a four-year, $154 million deal with LeBron James. The Warriors countered with bolstering their championship fortunes by convincing All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins to accept a one-year deal on their taxpayer mid-level exception worth $5.3 million on Monday.