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It seems like DeMarcus Cousins’ season could be over before it even started.
Earlier today it was reported that the Lakers center suffered a potential knee injury after bumping knees during a scrimmage on Monday and was getting checked on today by doctors.
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
The Athletic’s Shams Charania later confirmed that Cousins suffered a torn ACL and would undergo further testing.
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
DeMarcus Cousins — a four-time NBA All-Star — will undergo final tests that are expected to confirm the torn ACL diagnosis, league sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. https://t.co/L04AgnBG1d
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 15, 2019
Cousins had signed a one-year deal and was looking to bounce back after a productive season in Golden State.
Fans were clearly sad for Boogie considering his career has been marred with injuries the past few years.
Update: DeMarcus Cousins reportedly suffered a torn ACL.
The former All-Star has torn his Achilles, quad and now ACL all in the last 19 months https://t.co/S4sjjSDCvB https://t.co/BTNbjCV7OC
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) August 15, 2019
https://twitter.com/blondedobj/status/1162045317417721856
Basketball can be so unforgiving.. hell of a player wish a speedy recovery 🙏🏾 @boogiecousins https://t.co/POwVvi15hU
— Big Lo 🥷🏿 (@KicksSolo) August 15, 2019
Three serious injuries in the last two years.
Stay strong and get better soon, Boogie. The game needs you 🙏 pic.twitter.com/jYVXUho4ao
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) August 15, 2019