Pelicans' DeMarcus Cousins: Will play Wednesday vs. Dallas

Cousins (ankle) will play in Wednesday's game against the Mavericks, Justin Verrier of ESPN reports.

Analysis:

Cousins missed each of the last two games with a right ankle sprain, but he has managed to recover in his short time off and will return to the floor against the Mavericks. The All-Star big man is not expected to face any limitations or restrictions Wednesday night, so look for Cousins to play a full load of minutes in his return to action. With Cousins back, Dante Cunningham, after starting the last two games, will return to the bench.