Sports Night: Koufos helps in Cousins’ absence
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When the Kings went shopping last summer for 7-footers to bolster a frontline that lacked length, depth and rim protection, veteran free agent Kosta Koufos was a coveted commodity and near the top of their list. With DeMarcus Cousins sidelined, Koufos is showing his worth.
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This story was originally published November 5, 2015 at 10:07 PM with the headline "Sports Night: Koufos helps in Cousins’ absence."