Cook signed an unsecured basic salary contract with the Lakers last summer. The date when the contract is converted into full guarantee is 27th local time. Because of the process problem, the Lakers need to cut him before the 24th, otherwise it will be fully guaranteed. There will be news these two days in Beijing time. It is reported that after losing to the Wizards, Cook has said goodbye to his teammates in the locker room. It is worth mentioning that he was laid off by the Lakers at the beginning of the season and later re-signed with the team.

Cook, a player, is famous in the NBA? Social butterfly? Whether with Durant or Jamie, we have established a very good relationship. However, in terms of on-court contribution, he is a marginal player of the Lakers. Although he has the ability to shoot, the performance of the defensive end can't meet the requirements of the team. So far this season, Cook has played 16 games, averaging 2. 1 minute.

After cutting Cook, the Lakers released some salary space, leaving two places on the team's roster. After the news of Cook's dismissal came out, Cousins boarded a hot Twitter search, and the famous saying was obvious: Should the Lakers consider signing their first cousin? Cousins was also laid off by the Rockets, averaging 9.6 points and 7.6 rebounds this season. With thick eyebrows out of the game recently, the Lakers really need to strengthen the inside. However, according to the Los Angeles Times reporter Walker, many sources said that it is unlikely that the Lakers and Cousins will reunite, and the King's Whiteside is a potential target for the Lakers.

In any case, the Lakers will do something next. The team has suffered three consecutive defeats recently and must make some changes. Starting today, NBA teams can also sign short-term contract players for 10 days. We'll see what the Lakers do next. According to previous reports, many teams are expected to be interested in Cook, and the reason why the Lakers cut Cook is the team's hard salary cap. Cutting Cook can make the team more flexible to participate in the buyout market. After cutting Cook, the Lakers will have two vacant lineups. Since the regular season of this season, Cook has played 16 times, averaging 3.9 minutes and getting 2. 1 minute and 0.3 rebounds.