DeMarcus Cousins (illness) did not practice Monday, but the team is hopeful he'll be cleared to play Tuesday against Toronto, Jason Jones of the Sacramento Bee reports.

Cousins (illness) did not practice Monday, but the team is hopeful he'll be cleared to play Tuesday against Toronto, Jason Jones of the Sacramento Bee reports.

Analysis:

Cousins is battling a virus that kept him out of action Friday (San Antonio) and Sunday (Memphis). His absence from Monday's practice isn't exactly encouraging, but the Kings, losers of three straight, will wait until Tuesday afternoon to make a final call on Cousins' status.