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In the NBA, there’s no higher praise than being called the GOAT. That title is reserved for players like LeBron James and Michael Jordan — wherever you fall in that debate. So when you hear that word deployed by a former NBA player for Spurs center Victor Wembanyama, you take notice. DeMarcus Cousins threw it […]

Boston Celtics point guard Jrue Holiday recently joined Paul George on the “Podcast P” show. Known as one of the NBA’s premier perimeter defenders, Holiday reflected on his time with the 2018 New Orleans Pelicans during the discussion. The 6-foot-4 defensive specialist spent seven seasons with the New Orleans Pelicans before becoming an essential contributor […]

Former NBA player DeMarcus Cousins has openly criticized the New Orleans Pelicans‘ decision to draft Zion Williamson, suggesting that the team’s choice may have been a fundamental mistake given the city’s culture and its potential impact on Williamson’s health and development. Cousins’ remarks have reignited questions about whether Williamson’s immense potential can outweigh the challenges […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have been bit by the injury bug to open up the 2024-25 NBA season with several key players out of the lineup currently. One of those players is Zion Williamson, who doesn’t appear to be very close to a return since injuring his hamstring earlier in the month, although the team […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ 2024-25 NBA season has been defined by underperformance, drama and injuries up to this point in late November. Philadelphia holds an abysmal 3-13 record following an offseason in which they added Paul George to their Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey-led roster. Embiid, however, has played in only four games. The 76ers star […]

DeMarcus Cousins, a former four-time NBA All-Star, didn’t hold back his criticism of the Los Angeles Lakers’ decision to draft Bronny James, the son of LeBron James, in the second round of this past summer’s NBA Draft. In an appearance on FanDuel’s Run It Back with host Michelle Beadle, Cousins expressed disappointment with the direction […]

University of Kentucky basketball alum Demarcus Cousins recently told HoopsHype that if there were NIL deals when he was in college, that would have made him stay with the Wildcats for all four years. “If I had NIL deals back in my day, I would have stayed four years at Kentucky, no doubt,” Cousins said. […]

It’s a true shame that some of the younger NBA fans of the present day will grow up without experiencing the greatness that was DeMarcus Cousins during his time with the Sacramento Kings. Cousins checked many of the boxes that we see in the ideal center archetype today, including the ability to shoot from the […]

Everyone who’s ever scrolled NBA social media has seen the iconic meme of Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns posting up DeMarcus Cousins, playing for the New Orleans Pelicans at the time. However, not many people might know that ex-Timberwolves guard Jeff Teague may have had a role in creating it per his story in a […]

Former Sacramento Kings star big man DeMarcus Cousins has been finding ways to keep his basketball career afloat since he last played in the NBA in 2022. While Cousins was one of the NBA’s best big men during the 2010s, unfortunately, a series of devastating injuries beginning in 2018 hampered his career and cut his […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green now understands the stance his former teammate, DeMarcus Cousins, made in 2018. On a recent episode of the Draymond Green Show, Green discussed the thin line between an NBA player’s attitude and passion. These attributes often followed Green and Cousins’ respective careers as contentious labels. However, winning was ultimately the […]

LeBron James’ former Los Angeles Lakers teammates recently talked about his longevity in the NBA. James has been in the league for over two decades now and is about to enter his 22nd season this year. He is also now the oldest player in the league but isn’t acting like it. Despite James soon turning […]

In a recent episode of Dwight Howard’s podcast ‘Above the Rim,’ former Los Angeles Lakers stars Dwight Howard and DeMarcus Cousins, along with Quinn Cook, discussed their experiences and perspectives on their time with the Lakers. The trio, fresh off a championship win in The Asian Tournament in Taiwan, did not shy away from expressing […]

Although the folks in Lexington would want you to believe otherwise, the Kentucky basketball program hasn’t always sat atop the college basketball world. In the midst of countless high points over the last 80 or so years, the school has also had their lulls in success, including most recently, the four year window prior to […]

Let the chatter commence. With the NBA Finals still five days away, American basketball fans are shifting their attention to the international circuit for now. Consequently, they are becoming reacquainted with someone who was among the best at his position in the world for a period of time. DeMarcus Cousins has once again made himself […]

A lot of greats usually start slow in their careers. They need ample time for their front offices and squads to figure things out before actually getting accolades. This was not the case for Jayson Tatum. He became part of an astounding Boston Celtics supporting cast immediately when he got drafted in 2017. Eventually, stardom […]

It was a big surprise to see John Calipari leave the Kentucky basketball program earlier this month. Calipari had been the head coach of the Wildcats for 15 years, and after losing to 14 seed Oakland in the NCAA Tournament, he decided to leave to be the new head coach at Arkansas. Not many people […]

John Calipari had a successful 15-year run with the Kentucky basketball program, running what was basically a factory for NBA talent, but early exits in the NCAA Tournament over the last few years made the relationship with the fanbase wear thin, as expectations were not met. Calipari decided it was time to move on, and […]

Earlier this week, the college basketball world received some shocking news when it was reported that Kentucky basketball head coach John Calipari, who led the team to the 2012 NCAA tournament championship and has coached several future NBA stars during his tenure, would be leaving the program to sign a contract to coach their SEC […]

DeMarcus Cousins used to be a nightmare to deal with in the NBA. Those days are gone and he’s no longer playing in the greatest basketball league in the world. He is still active, though, playing abroad while he still can. The former Sacramento Kings and New Orleans Pelicans big man also recently guested on […]

Few NBA players have had a career trajectory quite as unique as former All-Star center for the Sacramento Kings DeMarcus Cousins. Cousins established himself as a name brand player during his time with the Kings before teaming up with Anthony Davis on the New Orleans Pelicans, where he suffered a devastating injury that he was […]

One topic of conversation that has invaded NBA circles as of late due to the recent absences of Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is the league’s new rules surrounding eligibility for end-of-season awards. If Embiid misses only a few more contests, the 76ers star will not be eligible to win his second straight MVP, even […]

Before Nikola Jokic took over, Carmelo Anthony was the face of the franchise for the Denver Nuggets, wearing number 15. But then Denver gave it to Jokic when he entered the league in 2015. In the latest episode of 7PM in Brooklyn, as presented by Wave Sports + Entertainment, Melo candidly opened up about his […]

The Atlanta Hawks are in endless NBA trade talks amid their underwhelming start to the 2023-24 season. Dejounte Murray has been at the center of the conversation, but Trae Young’s name is gaining traction. Former center DeMarcus Cousins sent a bold message to the star Hawks point guard. The Hawks’ trade discourse gets furthered by […]

It was recently announced that DeMarcus Cousins signed a deal to play basketball in Taiwan. Another former NBA star big man is excited for Cousins, as Dwight Howard shared his thoughts on the situation, via his X (formerly Twitter) account. “If I had 84 imagine boogie,” Howard wrote. Howard played in Taiwan this past season […]

Boogie is not done yet. Former NBA star center DeMarcus Cousins is signing a contract with the T1 League’s Taiwan Beer Leopards, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Cousins is following in the footsteps of fellow big man Dwight Howard, who  found success in the same league last season. The deal is reportedly for four games, with […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are enjoying their reign atop the Eastern Conference standings. Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey’s triumph comes with much merit after they had just battered down the stacked Boston Celtics roster led by Jayson Tatum. But, there are still some doubters who have yet to embrace the true championship-contending nature of this Sixers […]

Many athletes were barred from earning because of the NCAA’s ruling. This was because these were not allowed before the passing of the NIL legislation. Players were outright suspended for taking in benefits.  Some of their accolades had been taken away, and many dreams were shattered in college. Former NBA and Kentucky basketball star DeMarcus […]

DeMarcus Cousins was a force to be reckoned with back in his prime. Fully coming into his own during the 2017-18 season, Cousins was an inside-out beast, capable of bullying defenders on the block, blowing by slower big men off the dribble, and spacing the floor on catch-and-shoot opportunities. Alas, Cousins suffered a torn Achilles […]

It’s safe to say that DeMarcus  Cousins is not a big fan of the Golden State Warriors’ trade for Chris Paul. He doesn’t hate it per se, but he simply doesn’t understand the team’s reasoning behind the move. According to Cousins, he doesn’t see Paul really improving the Warriors. Golden State traded Jordan Poole, Patrick […]

DeMarcus Cousins is not impressed with the Golden State Warriors’ Chris Paul trade. In an appearance on SiriusXM NBA Radio, Cousins explained that he doesn’t believe the Warriors’ decision to swap Jordan Poole for Chris Paul will make Golden State a better team in the 2023-2024 NBA season. “I’m going to be honest,” Cousins said. […]

Four-time All-Star and former fifth overall pick DeMarcus Cousins was once regarded as one of the top centers in the NBA. In fact, one could argue that despite his temperamental nature, Cousins was the top big man in the league with his blend of size, skill and athleticism. Unfortunately, as has been the case for […]

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis is one of the premier basketball players in the world when he’s on his game, at least according to former teammate DeMarcus Cousins. “He’s probably the most talented two-way player to ever touch the floor. When he’s committed and when his mind is focused and he’s in the right […]

Former NBA big man DeMarcus Cousins shocked the whole world when he decided to take his talents overseas as he continues his basketball career. Even rapper and businessman Ice Cube was surprised by the move, so much so that he’s now trying to convince the big man to come back to the US and play […]

DeMarcus Cousins recently declared himself the third-best center in the NBA. The league, however, clearly does not consider this to be a fact. A testament to this is how not a single team in the league decided to pick Cousins up from free agency throughout this entire season. For his part, however, DMC is not […]

After making an eyebrow-raising claim that he’s currently the third-best center in the NBA, four-time All-Star DeMarcus Cousins has agreed to sign with the Guaynabo Mets of the Puerto Rican Professional Basketball League, per ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski. https://t.co/APZZVyPlQl — Andy Bailey (@AndrewDBailey) April 11, 2023 Cousins, who last played for the Milwaukee Bucks and […]

DeMarcus Cousins has been in his fair share of controversies through the years. Simply put, this man isn’t shy about speaking his mind, and it has gotten him into trouble on more than one occasion. It has now been almost a full year since we saw the 32-year-old on the court after he failed to […]

It’s time for Sixers star Joel Embiid to win the NBA MVP. That’s according to current free agent DeMarcus Cousins who believes Embiid should win it over Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo. For much of the regular season, the general consensus was that Jokic was well on his way to becoming a three-time MVP with […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were hit with some brutal injury news on the Mo Bamba front on Thursday. After exiting Sunday’s win over the Golden State Warriors due to a sprained left ankle, the new Lakers recruit ended up missing Tuesday’s victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. It was revealed on Thursday that Bamba had suffered […]