With the Los Angeles Lakers entering the second half of the 2019-20 NBA season, they have been looking to improve the roster via the buyout market.
As March 1 is the last day for players to still be eligible for the 2020 NBA playoffs, the Lakers have been waiting for one that addresses their needs.
Although Markieff Morris is not known as a defender, the Lakers were interested at the 2019-20 NBA trade deadline but did not have the assets.
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With the Detroit Pistons buying Morris out now, the 30 year old reportedly plans to sign with the Lakers, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic:
To make room for Morris, the Lakers reportedly will waive DeMarcus Cousins now, according to Adrian Wojnarowski and Ramona Shelburne of ESPN:
While the Lakers waiving Cousins was a possibility, it is somewhat of a surprise considering Troy Daniels was viewed as the likely candidate.