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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 […]

Head coach Steve Kerr has his Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals once again. Winning the Western Conference for the fifth consecutive season, the Dubs impressively managed to defend their West title despite the absence of superstar forward Kevin Durant and former All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins due to injury. Though the tandem could return […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr says center DeMarcus Cousins’ recovery from a torn left quad is “tricky.” Cousins suffered the injury in Game 2 of the Warriors’ first round matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers. The All-Star big man has been scrimmaging in practice with the non-starters. Kerr says it takes big guys […]

Golden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins participated in the non-starters scrimmage at practice on Monday. The Warriors are listing Cousins as questionable for Game 1 of the NBA Finals, which is on Thursday up in Toronto. Warriors coach Steve Kerr said center DeMarcus Cousins is questionable for Game 1 of the NBA Finals. — Marc […]

The Golden State Warriors are hopeful that they get DeMarcus Cousins back in the NBA Finals. Head coach Steve Kerr even said he hopes to have Boogie as the team’s starting center if he’s available to play; he told The Athletic’s Tim Kawakami. “It’d be great. But there’s a lot of factors. He’s gotta be […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr says center DeMarcus Cousins looked good in Friday’s scrimmage. Cousins continues to make good progress in his recovery from a torn left quad, which he suffered in Game 2 of the first round against the Los Angeles Clippers. Kerr says Cousins went through scrimmage today. Says he looked […]

Golden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins initially thought his quad injury “was worse than what it was.” Cousins suffered a torn left quad in Game 2 of the Warriors’ first-round matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers. Luckily for Boogie, he didn’t have to have surgery and could play in the NBA Finals. Cousins on injury […]

The Golden State Warriors provided an update on forward Kevin Durant and center DeMarcus Cousins, citing neither will be available to start the NBA Finals. Kevin Durant & DeMarcus Cousins injury update: pic.twitter.com/nMyQG0yKDl — Warriors PR (@WarriorsPR) May 23, 2019 Durant has been dealing with a mild calf strain for two weeks now, since first […]

The Golden State Warriors made quick work of the Portland Trail Blazers in the Western Conference Finals, sweeping them away in four games despite being without Kevin Durant and DeMarcus Cousins for the entire series. However, Draymond Green believes the Warriors still need both players to complete the three-peat: "There's been so much talk about […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr says DeMarcus Cousins is ahead of Kevin Durant in his rehab. Cousins suffered a torn left quad in Game 2 of the first round against the Los Angeles Clippers. Kerr says Cousins is ahead of Durant in terms of his ability to get out on the court and […]

DeMarcus Cousins of the Golden State Warriors has progressed to some on-court work but will be re-evaluated in one week. Per the Warriors PR, Cousins is still not ready for live action after suffering a torn left quadriceps muscle on April 15. Along with teammate Kevin Durant (calf strain), the big man will be re-evaluated […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr says center DeMarcus Cousins is not close to playing in a game, but is making progress in his rehab from a torn left quad. Cousins suffered the injury in Game 2 of the first round against the Los Angeles Clippers. Kerr on Cousins: "He's not exactly close to […]

DeMarcus Cousins remains hopeful that he’ll be able to return from injury these playoffs. However, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr says it’s unlikely the All-Star big man will play in the Western Conference Finals. During a media scrum on Monday, Kerr said that Cousins is continuing his rehab work. Nonetheless, there hasn’t been […]

When Golden State Warriors big man DeMarcus Cousins suffered a quad tear during Game 2 of his team’s first-round Western Conference playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers, it looked like his postseason was over. But now, it looks like Cousins might play at some point during the Western Conference Finals, a truly remarkable development […]

The Golden State Warriors could soon be getting a huge asset back after getting through the Houston Rockets in six games following Friday night’s 118-113 road win in Game 6. DeMarcus Cousins, who has been sidelined since the opening minutes of Game 2 against the L.A. Clippers, could return as soon as the Western Conference […]

The Golden State Warriors managed to weather the storm of a sudden non-contact injury for Kevin Durant, as he departed with two minutes left in the third quarter after holding onto his lower leg after making a baseline jump shot. Veteran Andre Iguodala praised DeMarcus Cousins for his contributions, helping the rest of the players […]

Golden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins is doing some light jogging and defensive slides in practice as he continues to recover from a torn left quad. Cousins said he’s going to try and return to the lineup during the postseason: Light jogging and defensive slide for DeMarcus Cousins, who is trying to get back in […]

Golden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins say he expects to play again this postseason. Cousins suffered a torn left quad in Game 2 of the first round against the Los Angeles Clippers. The All-Star big man has been seen shooting around in practices lately and rehabbing with the team. “For me, my goal is I […]

DeMarcus Cousins has continued to shoot around and ramp up the intensity of his workouts, holding out hope for a potential appearance in the NBA Finals should the Golden State Warriors reach them for a fifth straight season, according to Anthony Slater of The Athletic. Cousins has been out of action since the opening minutes […]

Golden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins may still have a chance to make a comeback in the 2019 playoffs after suffering a torn quad injury in their opening-round series against the LA Clippers. Head coach Steve Kerr spoke to reporters Sunday after Game 3 against the Houston Rockets and said there is a possibility the […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr says center DeMarcus Cousins is making progress in his rehab, but there’s nothing significant to report. Cousins tore his left quad in Game 2 of the first round against the Los Angeles Clippers. The Warriors are listing Boogie as out indefinitely. Warriors coach Steve Kerr says DeMarcus Cousins […]