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DeMarcus Cousins shocked the NBA world by signing for the Golden State Warriors’ mid-level exception of $5.3 million after getting no calls on July 1 as he hit unrestricted free agency. But don’t expect Boogie to be willing to take the same deep discount next year if his recovery goes according to plan, according to […]

Patrick McCaw still might re-sign with the Golden State Warriors, but if he does, he’ll need to get used to a new look. According to Logan Murdock of the Mercury News, McCaw is aware that DeMarcus Cousins is taking the No. 0 and McCaw will have no problem wearing a different number. The former second-round […]

The Golden State Warriors have brought aboard another All-Star caliber talent in center DeMarcus Cousins on a one-year, $5.3 million for next season. However, there are questions about what type of player he will be once he returns from a torn Achilles tendon that has historically changed careers for many NBA players. With that in […]

The Golden State Warriors officially introduced their latest major addition to the roster on Thursday morning with All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins. Much of the chatter surrounding Cousins has concerned his recovery from a torn Achilles tendon that he suffered back in January that he has yet to reveal how far along he is in the […]

All-Star forward DeMarcus Cousins is set to head into an intriguing situation in this next chapter of his career joining the back-to-back defending champion Golden State Warriors. This has brought into question about what type of teammate that Cousins given he has a strong reputation for being quite difficult to deal with at times each […]

It has been more than two weeks since the Golden State Warriors landed All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins on a one-year, $5.3 million that has brought more excitement and buzz around the defending champions. With Cousins still recovering from a torn Achilles tendon, there is still some uncertainty around when he will return to the court […]

The media didn’t take long to ask DeMarcus Cousins about his contract negotiations with New Orleans Pelicans general manager Dell Demps upon his introductory press conference. The big man was reportedly irate by the disrespectful offer from the front office, one that ultimately paved the way for his decision to sign with the Golden State […]

DeMarcus Cousins was introduced as the newest member of the Golden State Warriors on Thursday after the addition of forward Jonas Jerebko was announced last week. Asked what excited him the most about becoming a Warrior, the big man answered matter-of-factly. “Just the chance to play with a winning culture, and I also have a […]

Four-time All-Star DeMarcus Cousins sent shockwaves across the NBA landscape when news of his deal with the Golden State Warriors broke earlier this month. The Dubs offered Boogie a one-year, $5.3 million mid-level exception, which he accepted. Now, with introductions in full swing, news of what number the former Kentucky Wildcat will wear has been […]

If anyone’s wondering why DeMarcus Cousins — a multiple-time All-Star center who’s still barely into his prime – decided to sign for peanuts with the Golden State Warriors, it’s because he apparently did not get much (or any) offers. The former New Orleans Pelican uploaded a video clip to his Twitter feed (filmed by Showtime) […]

DeMarcus Cousins didn’t earn many fans when he decided to sign with the Golden State Warriors for a relatively cheap price of $5.3 million for the 2018-19 season. Social media was on fire the day it was learned by the basketball public that Cousins will take his talents to a place where additional talent seems […]

NBA fans correctly predicting where an incoming hot shot free agent would land in the offseason isn’t exactly unique or impressive. It’s very easy to make an educated guess given what little information we have. But what if someone was able to predict not one, but two outrageous big moves a few years before it […]

The two-time defending champion Golden State Warriors will enter the 2018-19 NBA season as commanding favorites to three-peat next June, according to oddsmakers. They added DeMarcus Cousins with their taxpayer mid-level exception, while their closest competition, the Houston Rockets, lost both Trevor Ariza and Luc Mbah a Moute in free agency. Even if the Warriors […]

Almost precisely two years after Kevin Durant’s infamous “My Next Chapter” announcement, the the Golden State Warriors sent another wave of shock and dismay across the NBA world. DeMarcus Cousins, a four-time All Star and arguably the best center in the league, decided to sacrifice a substantial amount of money to add even more firepower […]

The New Orleans Pelicans lost two valuable starters in center DeMarcus Cousins and point guard Rajon Rondo, yet their front office, led by general manager Dell Demps, is now dwelling on their departures, rather excited about the signings they made to replace them, according to Scott Kushner of Pelicans.com. The Pels snagged Julius Randle and […]

The Golden State Warriors made the surprising addition in free agency by landing All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins on a one-year, $5.3 million deal. Although it is a significant acquisition for the Warriors, there have been questions about when Cousins will make his return to the court next season, as he’s making his way back from […]

When most fans are upset that a player left their family team, they might curse at them on social media or take to the streets and burn their jerseys. One New Orleans Pelicans fan upset by DeMarcus Cousins leaving his favorite team for the Golden State Warriors decided to take his old Cousins jersey to […]

The Golden State Warriors were the favorites to repeat for another NBA title even before DeMarcus Cousins signed on board. With Cousins on board, there were some fans who said the NBA season doesn’t even need to be played because everyone already knows who is going to win. Others however wondered how exactly the chemistry […]

Most members of the Golden State Warriors were surprised to hear of the possibility of landing DeMarcus Cousins, but for Stephen Curry, it was one of many surprises in day filled with special memories. “It actually happened about five hours after my wife had given birth,” Curry told Sam Amick of USA TODAY Sports. “I […]

It has been quite an eventful week since free agency started in the NBA and we can already see the balance of power shifting across the entire league. The Los Angeles Lakers boosted their chances of becoming a championship contender by adding four-time MVP LeBron James and surrounding him with a couple of intriguing veterans. […]

Last week, the Golden State Warriors made the surprise move of inking All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins to a one-year, $5.3 million deal. It has given the Warriors an even more star-studded starting lineup that features All-Stars at each position that has seemingly created more buzz around the back-to-back defending champions. All-Star guard Klay Thompson has […]

The New Orleans Pelicans’ frontcourt is back once again to being a one-headed beast following the departure of DeMarcus Cousins, who is now a member of the Golden State Warriors. With Cousins gone, Anthony Davis is now the only All-Star down low for the Pelicans, beginning next season. The Pelicans prepared themselves for this scenario […]

While many NBA fans are focusing on how the Golden State Warriors have “ruined” the league by signing DeMarcus Cousins, Houston Rockets coach Mike D’Antoni is remaining positive. He knows that while the Warriors may have five All-Stars on their roster, he still has James Harden. #Rockets head coach Mike D'Antoni is hoping Boogie doesn't […]

Prior to pulling the trigger on the signing that shook the NBA, the Golden State Warriors turned to a familiar source for some advice. DeMarcus Cousins called general manager Bob Myers for a potential agreement, but before the former Executive of the Year could lock it down, head coach Steve Kerr turned to former assistant […]

Demarcus Cousins was midway through his second season with the New Orleans Pelicans — where he put up per game averages of 25.2 points, 12.9 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 1.6 steals, and 1.6 blocks — when his season came to an abrupt ending after he tore his left Achilles against the Houston Rockets. Upon entering free […]

The Golden State Warriors won’t shoot high when it comes to the return of their recent All-Star signing DeMarcus Cousins, who is recovering from a season-ending Achilles injury. The big man said immediately after the agreement was reported that he would shoot to be ready for training camp, only to follow days later by saying […]

DeMarcus Cousins is rolling out his first tweets as a member of the Golden State Warriors. His recent tweet includes him donning Warriors apparel, captioned with a message regarding his comeback. Below is Boogie’s tweet: Too stubborn to fold, roll with the punches… #0Doubt#TheResurgence pic.twitter.com/TCcBbSuW3N — DeMarcus Cousins (@boogiecousins) July 8, 2018 To recall, Cousins […]

Do it to em, Boogie! DeMarcus Cousins liking Instagram comments saying he ruined the NBA is the perfect level of pettiness. NBA fans have descended upon the All-Star center with every insult you can imagine after he signed with the Golden State Warriors. But instead of completely ignoring the haters, Boogie is casually liking Instagram […]

The DeMarcus Cousins signing sent shockwaves through the NBA. For a while, it overshadowed LeBron James’ signing with the Los Angeles Lakers. But apparently, it didn’t have the same effect on Klay Thompson. According to Ethan Strauss of The Athletic, Klay was MIA when the news broke. From what I was told, nobody could find […]

The Golden State Warriors shocked the NBA world early in free agency with the signing of All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins. The Evil Empire got way more evil in the eyes of most. While many may believe the championship next season is now a foregone conclusion, there are still some questions that need answering for the […]

DeMarcus Cousins may have to take on a lesser role with the Golden State Warriors. He’s been a primary scorer for most of his career. But with teammates like Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Kevin Durant, Boogie won’t need to put up as many shots. For Cousins, this isn’t an issue. If anything he thinks […]

Draymond Green and DeMarcus Cousins are two of the more colorful players in the NBA, and having them in the same locker room might scare some folks, but Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr feels prepared. Steve Kerr: "I know DeMarcus is known as an emotional player, but Draymond has been preparing me for […]

As NBA champions in three of the last four seasons (including the last two) and with their core virtually locked up for the rest of the year, the Golden State Warriors don’t really have any pressing needs to worry about. They do have a hole at center and that has been the case for many […]

Much has been said about DeMarcus Cousins’ controversial decision to go to the Steve Kerr-coached Golden State Warriors for essentially peanuts. The prevailing sentiment is that it upset the already skewed balance of power, allowing the defending champions to shore up a position of need — and by need, meaning empty, obviously not because they […]

Immediately after DeMarcus Cousins announced his intentions to sign a one year deal with the Golden State Warriors, word got out that the All-Star center may not be ready until December or January as he continues to rehab from his Achilles tear. To some, this explains why the team was able to nab one of […]

The Golden State Warriors made everyone flip the table in unison after they acquired DeMarcus Cousins on a one-year $5 million deal. Steve Kerr realizes the magnitude of the All-Star center’s addition that is amplified by the fact that the defending champions got him for the mid-level exception. However, in speaking to Ethan Strauss of […]

The Golden State Warriors have made a big splash move earlier this week with the addition of All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins to a one-year deal at the mid-level exception worth $5.3 million. Following the move, Cousins revealed that there were no serious offers from any teams that led to him to go this route by […]

The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly passed up on the chance to acquire big man DeMarcus Cousins due to concerns about his injury, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. The Lakers, unlike the Golden State Warriors, who jumped at the chance to sign him, did not share the luxury of being able to […]

DeMarcus Cousins arrival in the Bay Area is causing basketball folks to lose their minds, but this development apparently is so big, it’s also driving people from another league/sport crazy. Take for example retired NFL running back Danny Woodhead, who did his best impression of NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski impression as he “reported” the Warriors’ […]