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The Los Angeles Lakers were expected to extend their seven-game winning streak against the Phoenix Suns, who had lost two straight games coming into the one at the Crypto.com Arena. However, Dillon Brooks had other ideas, returning with 33 points in the absence of Devin Booker, who hopped off the court with two minutes left […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have been the NBA’s biggest disappointment so far in the 2025-26 season, currently sitting at 5-15 as they prepare to embark on their second East Coast road trip of the season. While Kawhi Leonard, as should be expected, has been in and out of the lineup, the Clippers retained most of […]

The Kentucky basketball program has gotten off to a mixed bag of a start to their 2025-26 season, currently ranked at number nine in the country despite a recent loss against Louisville. With Kentucky’s lack of championship wins lately, it may be tempting for fans to reminisce about some of the previous Wildcats teams from […]

DeMarcus Cousins called out the Memphis Grizzlies for how they are handling Ja Morant to start the 2025-26 NBA season. Morant is going through his seventh season in the league, shining as one of the best guards when he is on the court. Despite his off-court controversies in past seasons, he still entertains crowds with […]

On Wednesday evening, the Atlanta Hawks got back in the win column with a road victory over the Brooklyn Nets, but the biggest story of the game was a knee injury sustained by point guard Trae Young. The injury occurred when Mo Gueye was shoved into Young’s lower body, causing the All-Star to go down, […]

The 2025 Philadelphia 76ers have started the season playing well, at 3-0. The keys have been Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe in the backcourt and not Joel Embiid as much. The 76ers are also still missing Paul George due to injury. Embiid has been a stalwart down low for the 76ers, but there could be […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have started their season with back-to-back overtime wins against the Houston Rockets and the Indiana Pacers. Shai-Gilgeous Alexander starred in both games, amassing a total of 90 points. This has proved enough for DeMarcus Cousins to proclaim them as potential dynasty builders. “I believe he is on a mission to get […]

As the Houston Rockets prepare to open the 2025-26 NBA season Tuesday night against the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder, former NBA star DeMarcus Cousins shared a bold outlook for veteran forward Kevin Durant, who begins his 18th season and first in Houston. Speaking on the latest episode of FanDuel’s Run It Back, Cousins predicted […]

Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant is ready for the upcoming NBA basketball season. At least one former NBA player thinks that Durant is more than ready. DeMarcus Cousins says the Rockets star has a good shot to win MVP this year, despite being 37 years old. Cousins believes the Rockets have the right pieces around […]

The Sacramento Kings organization has been around for quite a long time. They began as the Rochester Royals back in 1945 when the NBA was still in its fledgling stages and called the NBL. The franchise then relocated to Cincinnati in 1957 and stayed there for 15 seasons until 1972 rolled around. The Royals relocated […]

The obvious question for the Golden State Warriors for the upcoming season is Stephen Curry’s health. While he’s projected to return fully healed from his hamstring injury, it will be interesting to see if he can stay on the floor for a long period, given his history of physical issues. But when Curry is 100%, […]

DeMarcus Cousins made a name for himself in the NBA, especially when he first joined the Sacramento Kings. He was not shy about saying what’s on his mind in the league, and it also got him in trouble a few times, but that is who he is. He recently got real about Nikola Jokic and, […]

In a revealing podcast appearance, former Denver Nuggets center DeMarcus Cousins offered a rare glimpse into the mindset of two-time MVP Nikola Jokic. While the basketball world already knows Jokic as a generational talent, Cousins shed light on what he believes makes the Nuggets star truly terrifying; not just his stats, but his attitude toward […]

DeMarcus Cousins has played for several NBA teams throughout his career, but when it comes to how an organization treats its players, one team stands out. During a guest appearance on the Run It Back podcast, the former All-Star center shared high praise for the Golden State Warriors, calling them one of the best-run franchises […]

Talent has a lot to do with making the NBA and staying in the league. It is the best basketball league in the world, after all. But while talent is an important prerequisite, discipline and hard work are also important factors. On the other hand, staying out of trouble and becoming a good role model […]

Former NBA All-Star DeMarcus Cousins believes the Orlando Magic overpaid to acquire Desmond Bane in their Father’s Day blockbuster trade with the Memphis Grizzlies — and cited Luka Doncic’s trade value as the main reason why. Speaking on the latest episode of FanDuel TV’s Run It Back, Cousins compared the assets surrendered for Bane to […]

What forces an NBA player to lie? Is it to protect their teammates or their image? Perhaps, they don’t want to keep addressing the same thing over and over again with the press or on social media. Whatever the case, either Kevin Durant or one of his past teammates recently hit DeMarcus Cousins with a […]

Wherever Kevin Durant ends up is anyone’s guess. The Phoenix Suns may look for a trade deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves if all the pieces of the puzzle align. Meanwhile, he has some scores to settle with whatever time he may have left with the Suns. On Friday, the parody account NBA Central posted a […]

DeMarcus Cousins is facing the fallout from one of the wildest moments of his professional career, and now Ice Cube is offering a new lane for redemption, per Complex. The former NBA All-Star was booted from Puerto Rico’s top basketball league this week after a bizarre and inflammatory series of actions during a game with […]

After a chaotic on-court incident involving a fan yesterday, former NBA All-Star DeMarcus Cousins has been suspended for the remainder of the 2025 season in Puerto Rico’s Baloncesto Superior Nacional. The league also fined Cousins $4,250 for a disqualifying foul, a technical foul, and for actions that officials described as inciting violence. On top of […]

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 […]