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Three Reasons Why DeMarcus Cousins May Or May Not Re-Sign With The New Orleans Pelicans

By Mark Nilon

NEW ORLEANS, LA - NOVEMBER 11: DeMarcus Cousins #0 of the New Orleans Pelicans walks onto the court before a game against the LA Clippers at the Smoothie King Center on November 11, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - NOVEMBER 11: DeMarcus Cousins #0 of the New Orleans Pelicans walks onto the court before a game against the LA Clippers at the Smoothie King Center on November 11, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) /
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Money

People are drawn to money. It’s just the nature of the beast. With the NBA having an obscene amount of it, their players are capable of cashing in on big-time paydays. The problem is, some teams are more willing to shell out than others.

Though DeMarcus Cousins’ talents alone warrant the highest of contracts, with his most recent injury, coupled with a lack of postseason experience, it may be hard for a team strapped for cash to warrant inking him to such a deal. This mindset is currently that of the New Orleans Pelicans.

As of this writing the Pelicans have the eighth highest payroll in the NBA. With big money invested in Anthony Davis, Jrue Holiday, Nikola Mirotic and Solomon Hill it appears there is no loose change lying about for New Orleans to hand out “willy nilly”, especially if it’s potentially going to a big man coming off of an achilles tear. Because of this, NOLA could be hard-pressed to offer Cousins a max deal.

However, other teams interested in acquiring Boogies services, including Dallas and LA, are in the complete opposite of situations. The Mavericks could potentially offer Cousins $26 million while the Lakers have around $70 million in cap room. If Boogie decides financial stability is of the highest importance this summer, he may want to look outside of the Pelicans organization.

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The NBA is a brutal place. At any moment one can blow out their knee and have to put an end to their once promising career. Some may want to plan accordingly, and big pay days are the way to do this. In the end, can you really blame them?