Pelicans' DeMarcus Cousins: Will play, start Sunday vs. Timberwolves

Cousins (knee/ribs) is starting Sunday's game against the Timberwolves.

Analysis:

Cousins sat out Friday's game against the Rockets after previously taking a knee to the mid-section, but it's nothing too serious and he's set to play through any lingering soreness. He'll rejoin the starting five and should play without restrictions, which sends Dante Cunningham into a lesser role off the bench in the corresponding move.