Starting center DeMarcus Cousins sat out Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies due to several injuries that are bothering him and he may get more rest for most, if not all of the remaining games of the 2014-15 regular season, according to Michael Wallace of ESPN.com.

"We talked when he commented after one game that his body was beat up," said head coach George Karl. "I said, 'Instead of thinking about shutting it down, let's try to find some days that you can get your body rested.' We might schedule a piece of our games and (rest Cousins) again."

Cousins has been unavailable for 17 games this season and one scenario could have the Sacramento Kings center resting for the remaining five road games, but playing in the last four home games.

"I think Cousins likes to play and I think he's doing it because he wants to play at a higher efficiency," Karl said. "It gives me an opportunity to experiment a little bit. At home, I'd like to go in and (let Cousins play) every game. But on the road, I might experiment a little bit more."

The Kings are having another poor season, which has to be tough for Cousins, an NBA All-Star and Team USA player, as he is averaging 24.1 points, 12.4 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.7 blocks. He has also posted an outstanding PER of 25.49.