Cook, who has 188 career NBA appearances under his belt, began the 2021-22 season playing overseas with Lokomotiv Kuban, but left the Russian team in December in what was deemed a mutual decision.
Brandon Ingram had 28 points, Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 22 of his 27 in the second half and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Portland Trail Blazers 111-97 on Tuesday night for their first three-game winning streak of the season.