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Pelicans, Lakers call DeMarcus Cousins on Day 1 of free agency

New Orleans Pelicans center DeMarcus Cousins received phone calls from the Pelicans and the Los Angeles Lakers on the first day of NBA free agency on Sunday, a source told ESPN's The Undefeated.

Cousins, a four-time All-Star, could meet with the Pelicans and Lakers on Sunday, but it is uncertain if such meetings could take place in person or over the phone. He is currently in his hometown of Mobile, Ala.

A first-time unrestricted free agent, Cousins might now be a stronger target for the LeBron James-seeking Lakers after free-agent guard Paul George decided to re-sign with the Oklahoma City Thunder.