DeMarcus Cousins has avoided the worst possible fate, though the prognosis still isn't great.
The Golden State Warriors big man will not require surgery on his torn quad, head coach Steve Kerr told reporters on Wednesday, though a return this postseason remains unlikely:
Anthony SlaterFull Steve Kerr update on DeMarcus Cousins: No surgery required, rehab likely a couple months, expected to miss playoffs, but staff has told Kerr that this injury occasionally heals quicker, so they’re leaving return door open https://t.co/LE7CxJhvhT
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