Wizards won’t trade wall

The Washington Wizards have no plans to trade their star player John Wall.

Wizards general manager Tommy Sheppard told ESPN that they don’t have any issue with Wall and that  the former All-Star guard has not even requested a deal.

Wall hasn’t played with the Wizards since December 26, 2018 after he suffered a ruptured left Achilles.

He still has three years left worth more than $132 million in his contract with the Washington franchise.

Cousins hooks up with Rockets

Former All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins has agreed to a one-year deal the Houstons Rockets, the ESPN reported.

Cousins thanked the Rockets for giving him the opportunity to make his way back after missing the entire pandemic-hit season with a torn ACL in his left knee he sustained after signing up with the Los Angeles Lakers.

The 30-year old Cousins, a four-time All-Star while playing for the Sacramento Kings and the New Orleans Pelicans, averaged 21.2 points, 10.9 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game in his career.

Morris to stay with Lakers

Markieff Morris will stay with the LA Lakers in the upcoming 2020-2021 season.

As per ESPN report, the Lakers confirmed that they had re-signed the forward but did not disclose terms of the deal.

Morris, a prolific outside shooter, provides a strong back-up for superstars LeBron James and  Anthony Davis in the Lakers’ frontcourt. - EBV