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A pretty big substory in the wake of Kevin Durant’s devastating Achilles injury in Game 5 of the NBA Finals is the reaction of Toronto Raptors fans when they saw KD go down. The crowd at Scotiabank Arena immediately cheered once Durant crumpled to the floor holding his right Achilles in the second quarter, with […]

There were a lot of strange calls and non-calls over the final couple of minutes of Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and Toronto Raptors on Monday night, but one of the most questionable was the no-call on a Marc Gasol drive with 49 seconds remaining. Gasol drove to the […]

The Golden State Warriors stayed alive by winning a thriller over the Toronto Raptors in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Monday night, but while the win was extraordinary and ensured the Warriors of at least one more game, it felt somewhat hollow. With Kevin Durant going down with an Achilles injury in a […]

The Golden State Warriors managed to snatch yet another road victory from the Toronto Raptors, escaping Scotiabank Arena with a 106-105 win in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. Yet never has such a significant victory felt like such a great loss, as the defending champions lost two key contributors in Kevin Durant and Kevon […]

Golden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins keeps it real and delivers a blunt message to all the critics questioning Kevin Durant’s heart: “F**k them. F**k them.” Durant, who missed nine straight games in the playoffs due to a calf strain, returned in Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors. However, his return […]

Toronto Raptors big man Serge Ibaka just showed Golden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins how he earned the ‘Serge IBLOCKA’ nickname. Early in the second quarter of the NBA Finals Game 4, Cousins tried to do a power move against Ibaka under the basket. However, the Congolese-Spanish rim protector didn’t budge and instead perfectly executed […]

DeMarcus Cousins’ roller coaster season took a turn for the worst in the Golden State Warriors’ loss in Game 3 of the Finals. The banged-up Cousins had as many turnovers (three) as rebounds, posted a minus-12 net rating and missed six of his seven shots in a dismal 4-point outing. The Toronto Raptors frustrated him […]

A shorthanded Golden State Warriors team took a 123-109 loss in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, as the Toronto Raptors filled their cup from beyond the arc, ultimately putting the game out of reach, despite Stephen Curry’s 47-point masterpiece. The defending champions are facing plenty of questions, even beyond the health of two of […]

Golden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins says he was “ready to quit” after suffering a torn left quad in Game 2 of the Warriors’ first round matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers. Cousins tore his Achilles tendon last season with the New Orleans Pelicans. After a long rehab process, Boogie made his 2018-19 season debut […]

As the bodies pile up for the Golden State Warriors, the defending champions have now lost one of their most capable cogs in Kevon Looney, putting DeMarcus Cousins at the forefront of the their three-peat fate for the rest of these NBA Finals. Looney suffered a non-displaced first costal cartilage (collarbone) fracture that will sidelined […]

The Golden State Warriors put forth an impressive team effort in their Game 2 victory in the NBA Finals, with the likes of Klay Thompson, Quinn Cook and Andre Iguodala stepping up. However, in the eyes of former NBA player Jason Terry, it was center DeMarcus Cousins that impressed the most in the contest. .@jasonterry31 […]

Golden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins texted power forward Draymond Green after Game 1 of the NBA Finals, asking for Green and the rest of his teammates to trust him. Head coach Steve Kerr started Cousins in Game 2 and the bold move paid off. Cousins finished with 11 points, 10 rebounds and six assists […]

DeMarcus Cousins was a pleasant surprise for the Golden State Warriors, earning his first start in the NBA Finals after playing only eight minutes of basketball after coming back from a torn quad six weeks ago. Teammate Stephen Curry saw the big man make the most of his minutes after coming back in after two […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr made his first big adjustment of the NBA Finals on Sunday, choosing to start formerly injured center DeMarcus Cousins after a lone eight-minute stint on the court following a six-week absence. While the move seemed inexplicable at the time, Kerr gambled and won big, with his starting center […]

There’s plenty of blame to go around after the Toronto Raptors failed to seize a commanding 2-0 series lead in the NBA Finals against the two-time defending champion Golden State Warriors. The Raptors shot a lackluster 37.2 percent from the field, knocking down only 11-of-38 three-pointers (28.9 percent) in their Game 2 loss. They didn’t […]

The Golden State Warriors clawed their way to a Game 2 road win in the NBA Finals, knotting affairs at 1-1 with the Toronto Raptors, but limping their way to escape Scotiabank Arena with a 109-104 victory. While the result plays in their favor, bodies are dropping precipitously after two key players were injured and […]

The Golden State Warriors have an excellent defensive rating and a positive plus-minus in the two games center DeMarcus Cousins has been on the floor in their NBA Finals series against the Toronto Raptors. Even more amazing is that he did it all in a combined total of 36 minutes, on the road, and coming […]

When Golden State Warriors big man DeMarcus Cousins injured his quad during the Warriors’ first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers, it looked like his postseason was over. But Cousins has had a miraculous recovery from the injury and actually played in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Cousins didn’t make much of an […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr commended DeMarcus Cousins for his Game 2 performance in the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors. After the game, Kerr admitted they thought Cousins could give them a good 20 minutes. But he ended up playing more and giving it everything he has. “We came in thinking maybe […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is reportedly moving DeMarcus Cousins into the starting lineup in Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors, according to Marc Stein of New York Times. DeMarcus Cousins, I'm told, is being moved into the Game 2 starting lineup by Warriors Coach Steve Kerr — Marc […]

Golden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins has had a brutal last two seasons. He has faced two serious injuries in the time span, tearing his left Achilles and tearing his quadricep most recently. Now, Cousins is coming off the bench for the Warriors as they pursue their fourth championship in five years. Besides the obvious […]

The Golden State Warriors may reign supreme as a modern NBA dynasty, but they are also well-versed in dealing with injuries to key players. After all, their future seemed to be in serious jeopardy when point guard and future two-time MVP Stephen Curry continued to suffer from frail ankles at the beginning of the decade. […]

Throughout the lifetime of his NBA career, Golden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins has been one of the most mercurial players in the league. And, unfortunately, his injury history has proven to be equally as volatile. Cousins ruptured his achilles in February of 2018, a gruesome injury that robbed one of the best centers in […]

DeMarcus Cousins is playing in his first NBA Finals with the Golden State Warriors, and the former All-Star big man is enjoying every bit of it. Cousins, who has never played in the playoffs before joining the Warriors, plays down the pressure of performing on basketball’s biggest stage and said he neither fears the moment […]

The Golden State Warriors, to a man, have projected unwavering confidence after Game 1 of the NBA Finals. The two-time defending champions, apparently, believe there’s more room for them to improve than there is reason to worry about the specter of falling behind 0-2, without home-court advantage, as Kevin Durant’s status going forward remains up […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr says DeMarcus Cousins is “fine” and has no pain after playing in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Cousins played eight minutes in Game 1. It was his first game action since Game 2 of the Warriors’ first-round series against the Los Angeles Clippers. Boogie has recovered from […]

Game 1 of the NBA Finals was everything NBA fans had hoped for, but the Golden State Warriors suffered their first NBA Finals opening loss of the Steve Kerr era against the Toronto Raptors, snapping an NBA-record 12 consecutive series opening wins. This is the fifth series the Warriors have trailed under Kerr, but they […]

Golden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins made his return from a quad injury in Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors. Cousins only played eight minutes in the Warriors’ 118-109 loss, but that didn’t stop him from enjoying the moment as he took the floor for the first time ever in an […]

For the first time since the 2012-13 NBA season, Golden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins has played a reserve role. ESPN NBA reporter Nick Friedell confirmed the news on May 30. Cousins came off the bench for the Warriors in Game 1 of the 2019 NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors. It was his first […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr doesn’t know if center DeMarcus Cousins will be able to play big minutes in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday against the Toronto Raptors. Cousins hasn’t played since Game 2 of the Warriors’ first round matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers. He’s been cleared to play […]

The Golden State Warriors will activate their previously-sidelined center DeMarcus Cousins for Game 1 of the NBA Finals, a change that will only incentivize the full meaning of the Strength In Numbers motto that has been so endeared by the fan base. While many skeptics have their reservations about potentially tinkering with a roster than […]

Golden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins has been sidelined due to a quadriceps injury, but he’s been cleared to participate in Thursday night’s Finals opener against the Toronto Raptors. There are some who feel that Cousins’ return to the lineup will have a negative impact, but Kevon Looney is confident that it won’t be an […]

Golden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins will be active for Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors, according to Mark Medina of the San Jose Mercury News. Head coach Steve Kerr said he has an idea of how much he will play, but would not disclosed how many minutes or his role […]

DeMarcus Cousins was one of the many “victims” of the sneaky Guillermo, as part of an NBA Finals media availability tradition from Jimmy Kimmel’s show. The Golden State Warriors center signed a card for the wise-cracking character meant for LeBron James, a “wish you were here” message trolling his first time in 14 years missing […]

People within the Golden State Warriors reportedly insist it’s wiser to find out what center DeMarcus Cousins has early in the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors since Toronto is such an unknown opponent, according to Anthony Slater of The Athletic. During Wednesday’s Finals media day, Cousins sounded like a guy who is ready to […]

It looks like there’s a good chance Golden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins will play in the NBA Finals, as he’s been making good progress in his recovery from a torn left quad. As he always does, Warriors power forward Draymond Green had a great analogy for Cousins’ potential return to the lineup. Cousins has […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr says forward Kevin Durant still must do on-court work during the next couple of days before he rejoins the team for practice, according to Anthony Slater of The Athletic. While center DeMarcus Cousins has practiced during the last few days, Kerr is still unsure if he will be […]

DeMarcus Cousins is determined to leave his prints on this run with the Golden State Warriors, as the franchise now sits four wins away from a third straight title and its fourth in the last five seasons. The big man is attempting to return from a torn quad injury he suffered early in the postseason, […]

The Toronto Raptors will be ready for the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals, regardless whether Kevin Durant and DeMarcus Cousins play or not. Ahead of their meeting with the reigning NBA Champions, Raptors guard Kyle Lowry emphasized that they are not preparing against the Dubs with the idea that KD or Coursins will […]