DeMarcus Cousins returns to Kings lineup Monday

DeMarcus Cousins needed only one game to recover from a sprained right ankle.

The Sacramento Kings center will play in Monday's contest against the Portland Trail Blazers after missing Saturday's 117-108 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. 

It's obviously welcome news for the Kings, who are 2-10 this season with Cousins - the team's leading scorer and rebounder - on the sidelines. 

Cousins takes averages of 24 points, 12.4 rebounds and 1.6 blocks into the matchup versus the slumping Trail Blazers, who are losers of three straight.