Kings choose to 'rest' DeMarcus Cousins (Comcast SportsNet Mid Atlantic)

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Now that it's official that the Sacramento Kings are out of the playoff race with an eye to next season, they could be an easy mark when they host the Wizards on Tuesday (CSN+, 10 p.m. ET). The Kings (23-44) have lost five of the last six games, including Sunday at the Minnesota Timberwolves when coach Mike Malone held out their best player, DeMarcus Cousins. According to the Sacramento Bee, Malone said this was the actual reason: "He needs a night off. Hes been working his butt off the whole year, so it gives us an opportunity for some of these other guys to play and gives DeMarcus a chance to rest his body after a very long trip.

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