DeMarcus Cousins is frustrated that the NBA lockout is postponing the beginning of his second NBA season.

"Some of the young players I talked to, it's not about the money. We just want to go out there and play ball," Cousins said. "For me, it's knocking off time for me to be improving as a player. This whole situation is really not helping out us younger players."

Cousins said his agent, John Greig, keeps him updated on labor issues while he prepares for a season he isn't sure will ever start.

"Just sticking with the plan, trying to stay fit and save money and wait this out," Cousins said. "That's all we really can do."