DeMarcus Cousins and Meyers Leonard were impressive during workouts with the Lakers, coach Darvin Ham told reporters, including Dave McMenamin of ESPN, after Saturday’s practice.
Both free-agent centers auditioned Friday for L.A., which is seeking front court help with Anthony Davis sidelined by a foot injury.
“They both looked great,” Ham said. “Whether or not we’re able to do something with them is a different story. But we’re constantly trying to kick the tires on different scenarios.”
Cousins, a six-time All-Star, is hoping for another NBA opportunity at age 32 after playing for the Bucks and Nuggets last season.
McMenamin notes that Cousins signed with the Lakers as a free agent in 2019, but an injury suffered during that summer prevented him from playing.
Even though he was waived in February of that season, he remained close to the team and received a championship ring when L.A. won the title.
Leonard, 30, is hoping to revive his career after being out of the league since 2021 due to injuries and the fallout from an antisemitic slur.
During that time, he has been rehabbing after shoulder and ankle surgeries, according to McMenamin, and working to repair his reputation.
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