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Injuries are a part of the game. However, nearly everyone will agree that it’s something that we wish will never happen to our favorite athletes. In the 2025 NBA playoffs, two of the brightest stars in Damian Lillard and Jayson Tatum suffered Achilles tendon injuries. This is the same dreaded injury that ended the career […]

Former NBA center DeMarcus Cousins has always played with fire. On Monday night in Puerto Rico, that fire nearly turned into an all-out brawl. In a heated Baloncesto Superior Nacional game between the Guaynabo Mets and the Vaqueros de Bayamón, Cousins found himself once again at the center of controversy. At the dying minutes of […]

Recently, the Denver Nuggets’ season came to an end with a crushing Game 7 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Despite the setback, it was an impressive run for the Nuggets considering they had fired their coach and general manager just days before the regular season ended. It was also a (mostly) impressive series for […]

The offseason rumors continue to swirl around the NBA, and specifically the Dallas Mavericks. After the Mavericks obtained the No. 1 draft pick for Cooper Flagg, DeMarcus Cousins sees Kevin Durant being involved in the picture. On the Fan Duel Run It Back Show, the former All-NBA center rationalized his thinking regarding a Durant for […]

If DeMarcus Cousins were in Nico Harrison’s shoes, he would not take Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 overall pick of the 2025 NBA Draft. Instead, the former four-time All-Star believes Ace Bailey should be the first overall selection to the Dallas Mavericks. While Cousins sees the talent in Flagg, he thinks Bailey is the […]

On Wednesday evening, the Houston Rockets tied up their first round series with the Golden State Warriors as the series shifts to the Bay Area. While the big story coming out of this one was an injury to Warriors star Jimmy Butler, the Rockets got a much-needed 38-point performance from shooting guard Jalen Green, who […]

NBA players expressed their opinions on various subjects in The Athletic’s anonymous poll. Among them was the league’s most overrated player, with Tyrese Haliburton earning the title. However, former NBA All-Star DeMarcus Cousins feels Minnesota Timberwolves star Rudy Gobert is the clear choice. “I disagree with Haliburton being the most overrated… It’s Rudy [Gobert], man. […]

The Chicago Bulls have made serious plans for the future, as the NBA trade deadline winds down. Giannis Antetokounmpo has been a possible name on their list of targets despite his commitment to the Milwaukee Bucks. and star guard Damian Lillard. DeMarcus Cousins hopped on Thursday’s episode of Run It Back to discuss the two-time […]

Former Sacramento Kings forward DeMarcus Cousins weighed in on the Kings’ De’Aaron Fox three-team trade that sent Fox to the San Antonio Spurs and landed them Zach LaVine from the Chicago Bulls. Cousins discussed the deal on the FanDuel TV’s Run it Back with co-hosts Michelle Beadle, Chandler Parsons, and Lou Williams. “I think De’Aaron […]

Following Saturday’s win, the Phoenix Suns have more drama than just Bradley Beal trade rumors. Recently, center Jusuf Nurkic and head coach Mike Budenholzer had quite the spat in the public eye. After all, Nurkic claimed that he had no relationship with Budenholzer and that they hadn’t spoken in two months. On the flip side, […]

There are plenty of NBA players who’ve reached a high level while playing in the NBA. As a result, most of the time, these players will always have a place in the league. However, even former NBA All-Stars and NBA award winners can find themselves out of the NBA. With the ever-growing evolution of the […]

DeMarcus Cousins criticized Miami Heat president Pat Riley during a recent appearance on FanDuel’s ‘Run It Back’, citing past treatment of superstar players as a concern for the organization’s future. Cousins’ remarks came amid ongoing trade drama surrounding Jimmy Butler, who was suspended last week following a reported trade request. Chandler Parsons asked Cousins if […]

Anthony Edwards is tired of being double-teamed, but DeMarcus Cousins is tired of hearing the Minnesota Timberwolves guard complain about it. Cousins sympathized with Edwards’ position as the primary scoring option on a team that traded Karl-Anthony Towns in the offseason. But he said that’s a reason to get to work on his own game […]

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 […]