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The Golden State Warriors are patiently awaiting DeMarcus Cousins’ return to the court, after missing the last 10 months with a ruptured Achilles that ended his 2017-18 season prematurely. While integrating himself to an All-Star core will prove challenging, the big man is confident it will all figure itself out due to the way this […]

Golden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins can’t wait to see the ball drop and put an end to 2018, a year that hasn’t brought too many fond memories since rupturing his Achilles tendon in early February. “It’s been the longest year of my life,” Cousins told Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated. “I’m looking forward […]

When the Sacramento Kings traded DeMarcus Cousins to the New Orleans Pelicans in February of 2017, Vice President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Vlade Divac received a lot of scrutiny for the deal. Vlade Divac traded DeMarcus Cousins for guards Tyreke Evans, Langston Galloway and Buddy Hield, a 2017 first-round draft pick and a 2017 second-round […]

Golden State Warriors big man DeMarcus Cousins participated in a closed scrimmage on Wednesday as he continues to get closer to a return. Cousins is recovering from a torn Achilles tendon he suffered last season while playing with the New Orleans Pelicans. It is still unknown when the four-time All-Star will make his season debut, […]

Golden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins has been on a frustrating road to recovery since undergoing surgery for a torn Achilles that he suffered earlier in the year. DeMarcus Cousins has yet to make his debut with the Warriors since signing with the franchise in the offseason, but he continues to be hard at work […]

Chicago Bulls center Robin Lopez has been linked to the Golden State Warriors as a potential future acquisition to help the defending champions with their lack of positional depth, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. Lopez has been placed in the trade block, as Chicago’s 9-25 is unlikely to go very far […]

If any Golden State Warriors players know what DeMarcus Cousins is going through, it’s point guard Stephen Curry. Ravaged by ankle injuries early on in his career and hit by a couple of knee injuries over the last few seasons, Curry understands the grueling process of rehabilitation. With Cousins nearing a return to the basketball […]

The Golden State Warriors have had a rather strange season thus far. Of course, injuries up and down the roster have made things a bit difficult, but they just haven’t looked like themselves in general. Call it regular-season malaise, but the Warriors actually do look vulnerable this year for the first time in a while […]

It appears that basketball players can have their sparring partners, too. That’s according to Golden State Warriors All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins, who says that ‘sparring’ against superstar Kevin Durant is as good as it gets. Anthony Slater of The Athletic wrote about Cousins’ progressing rehabilitation process, including his comments on going one-on-one with Durant during […]

Golden State Warriors All-Stars DeMarcus Cousins and Kevin Durant spent Friday afternoon playing one-on-one and Friday evening tradings jabs on social media. After DeMarcus Cousins dunked on Kevin Durant in practice, Cousins went on Instagram calling out Durant for saying he traveled. Now, Durant is taking to social media to show one of his highlights […]

Golden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins dunked on star small forward Kevin Durant during their one-on-one battle in practice on Friday, and the video of it is circulating everywhere. DeMarcus Cousins is making good progress in his recovery from a torn Achilles tendon. While Kevin Durant is happy Boogie is feeling better and dunking, the […]

It looks like Golden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins is making great progress in his recovery from an Achilles tear he suffered last season. Just ask Warriors star Kevin Durant. DeMarcus Cousins and Kevin Durant have been playing one-on-one after practices lately, and on Friday, Cousins dunked all over Durant and called game: Boogie called game! […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr still isn’t quite sure if injured center DeMarcus Cousins will play in G League games this season. Cousins continues to be sidelined after undergoing surgery earlier this year to repair a torn Achilles, which has yet to allow him to make his official debut with the Warriors. However, despite […]

There has been plenty of speculation regarding what the Golden State Warriors plan to do with center DeMarcus Cousins upon his return and, as expected, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has long given the challenge of integrating Cousins into Golden State’s current collection of talent some thought. There are countless potential player rotations to explore […]

The impending return of DeMarcus Cousins has been long awaited, as the Golden State Warriors have battled their share of injuries early on this season, waiting until he’s able to take the floor again. Head coach Steve Kerr has grown tired of the incessant questions about his potential return after the big man was assigned […]

Golden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins is making steady progress in his recovery from a torn Achilles tendon and the All-Star big man says the “finish line is in sight.” DeMarcus Cousins has been practicing with the Santa Cruz Warriors, Golden State’s G-League affiliate. It’s still unknown when Boogie will join the Dubs, but it looks […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr isn’t exactly sure when star center DeMarcus Cousins will make his season debut for the team. Cousins is expected to make his return at some point in the near future, but the specific timetable is not yet known. He continues to rehab his Achilles injury, which has kept him […]

Golden State Warriors stars DeMarcus Cousins and Kevin Durant participated in a nice game of one-on-one after the team’s practice on Sunday. The Warriors currently find themselves 20-10 overall on the season, which has them sitting atop the Western Conference standings along with the 19-9 Denver Nuggets. But Golden State has gotten to this point […]

Golden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins has been practicing with the Warriors’ G-League affiliate lately as he continues to rehab his Achilles injury. The All-Star center suffered the injury last season in January while playing for the New Orleans Pelicans. DeMarcus Cousins hasn’t endured a setback of any kind, but Santa Cruz Warriors head coach […]

Golden State Warriors star DeMarcus Cousins has opened up about the difficulties he endured during the rehabilitation process of his Achilles injury. To recall, Cousins, back when he was a member of the New Orleans Pelicans, suffered the Achilles tear on Jan. 26 in the finals seconds of their game against the Houston Rockets. After […]

Before putting on his Golden State Warriors Jersey, DeMarcus Cousins will spend some time with the team’s G League affiliate, noting that it was his idea to practice with the Santa Cruz Warriors first. Per Adam Johnson of 2 Ways & 10 Days, his time in Santa Cruz will serve as a way to get his […]

Golden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins believes he could play in an NBA game today if his life depended on it. Cousins, who is recovering from a torn Achilles tendon he suffered last season with the New Orleans Pelicans, went through some full contact five-on-five full court play on Monday in practice in Santa Cruz […]

The Golden State Warriors have given center DeMarcus Cousins a G-League assignment, allowing him to take practice with the Santa Cruz Warriors and even some minutes on the floor, as he works his way back from a left Achilles injury sustained in February, per an official team report. Warriors assign DeMarcus Cousins to Santa Cruz […]

The Golden State Warriors, despite their early struggle, are still considered the best team in the league, and they’ll soon have added reinforcement. Center DeMarcus Cousins, acquired by the Dubs this offseason, is recovering from a torn Achilles but hopes to return soon. However, he will be making a pit-stop before donning the Golden State jersey. […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said center DeMarcus Cousins is nearing his return to the court and will likely practice with the G League’s Santa Cruz Warriors in the “next couple of weeks,” per Mark Medina of the San Jose Mercury News. Cousins could also make his first pro appearance this season in […]

Those who have watched Golden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins take the floor for five-on-five drills this month have walked away impressed at the effectiveness of his recovery. The All-Star big man was seen handling the ball, running and throwing down dunks with ease off his injured left foot after having suffered a torn Achilles […]

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr appears to be pleased with where DeMarcus Cousins is at in his recovery process. DeMarcus Cousins signed with the Warriors in the offseason but has yet to play for the team while rehabbing from a torn Achilles that prematurely ended his 2017-18 season. However, Steve Kerr seems to be […]

Golden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins appears to be progressing nicely from his Achilles injury. Cousins, who signed with the Warriors in the offseason after hitting free agency, has not played this season after undergoing surgery for his torn left Achilles. However, if you go by a recent video of Cousins participating in 5-on-5 drills, […]

Upon his return, DeMarcus Cousins should come off the bench as a playmaker and scorer, to get adjusted to the Warriors’ offensive system. DeMarcus Cousins should be back on the court soon. When the All-NBA center will be back exactly remains to be seen. There were reports that Cousins could return from his Achilles injury […]

Golden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins participated in a scrimmage alongside point guard Stephen Curry on Saturday, and the All-Star big man reportedly looked “solid,” a Warriors player told Logan Murdock of the Mercury News. Cousins is reportedly hoping to return to the lineup soon after Christmas, and he has been ramping up his workouts […]

DeMarcus Cousins is one of the biggest stars in the game, and the newest All-Star to join the Golden State Warriors is reportedly planning to return to action after Chrismas, per Logan Murdock of the Bay Area News Group. Murdock writes: The determination was made during a meeting on Friday, Nov. 23 between Cousins and […]

Usually in the NBA, when a team acquires a star in a trade, that team is the winner of the trade. Is that really the case with the New Orleans Pelicans acquiring DeMarcus Cousins from the Sacramento Kings? Right around the same time as the final buzzer of the 2017 NBA All-Star Game, the Kings […]

The Golden State Warriors were a bit shorthanded Tuesday night in their home game against the visiting Atlanta Hawks, which explains why young big man Damian Jones had an extended run on the floor. And though Stephen Curry and DeMarcus were not in uniform for that game due to their respective injuries, they tried to […]

Star big man DeMarcus Cousins could be just a rental for the Golden State Warriors but that does not stop him from mentoring his teammates. Warriors point guard Quinn Cook says that Cousins preaches aggressiveness to him non-stop. Mark Medina of The Mercury News tweeted out Cook’s comments on how Cousins is helping their team’s […]

The Golden State Warriors signed superstar center DeMarcus Cousins this past summer and made headlines across the country. Some may think it is just for one year and then he is gone. However, Warriors general manager Bob Myers is open to re-signing the big man next summer in free agency. Myers talked to Greg Papa […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has been fighting himself more than the referees in what has been a war of attrition against the officials in the past two seasons. A key play in the fourth quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans tested his mettle, as a charging Julius Randle came crashing onto him and […]

Golden State Warriors star DeMarcus Cousins (still feels weird to say that) scrimmaged during practice. He still may be a couple months away from playing in the regular season, but he seems to be right on schedule with his rehab coming back from injury. Here’s a couple possessions of DeMarcus Cousins scrimmaging. One possession he […]

After the Golden State Warriors defeated the New Orleans Pelicans Wednesday night at Oracle Arena, Anthony Davis, DeMarcus Cousins and Alvin Gentry had a animated discussion on the court. Cousins played with the Pelicans last season, but tore his Achilles tendon in January. The All-Star big man reportedly rejected a two-year contract extension in the […]

Anthony Davis is hopeful he and DeMarcus Cousins can reunite on the New Orleans Pelicans next season. Cousins will become an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2019. The four-time All-Star played last year with the Pelicans, but suffered a torn Achilles tendon in January. “He will be a free agent next year,” Davis […]