DeMarcus Cousins (rest) will not play Monday against the Grizzlies, Yahoo! Sports reports.

Cousins (rest) will not play Monday against the Grizzlies, Yahoo! Sports reports.

Analysis:

Cousins has hinted toward needing a rest and in sitting out Monday's game against the Grizzlies, Cousins will avoid facing the bruising combo of Marc Gasol and Zach Randolph. As a result, Jason Thompson could start at center for the Kings on Monday, with Reggie Evans representing a more rugged option for coach George Karl. Nonetheless, expect a rested Cousins to return to the lineup Wednesday versus Houston.