The Gazette’s Mike Hlas had the scoop and also added another tidbit by detailing a high ankle sprain Cook sustained earlier this summer with the Detroit Pistons. As a result, he will not be able to take part in the NBA’s Summer League between July 5-15. Cook was with the Pistons on June 6, according to the report.
Given the timing of the injury, it’s a bit of good faith from the Nugs to sign him to a deal which will guarantee him participation for their preseason training camp. They have 11 guys signed to guaranteed money for the 2019-20 season, with Paul Millsap and Jarred Vanderbilt at the discretion of the team regarding their contracts.