<p>HOUSTON — The Houston Rockets have released DeMarcus Cousins after just 25 games.</p>
<p>Cousins was waived this week after signing a $2.3 million contract with Houston in the offseason. He returned to the court this season after missing all of last season while recovering from a torn Achilles tendon. </p>
<p>The 30-year-old Cousins was averaging 9.6 points and 7.6 rebounds this season playing in a reserve role.</p>
<p>The four-time All-Star has averaged 20.8 points and 10.7 rebounds in an 11-year career in which he also played with Sacramento, New Orleans and Golden State.</p>
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