DeMarcus Cousins Articles - Page 25

It seems like the NBA Rookie of the Year race is probably down to two guys. Donovan Mitchell and Ben Simmons look to be the favorites to land the award, but Mitchell seems to be the guy getting the most praise from other teams. 👀 pic.twitter.com/ODj9JgqJuz — Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 13, 2018 House of […]

The job of a general manager in the NBA is a thankless job, one that is always criticized yet offers very little praise when you get the job done right. And when you fail, you are ridiculed and maligned beyond measure! Well, sorry GMs, but that’s exactly what we plan to do as we recall […]

It would be an ill-advised understatement to mention how good DeMarcus Cousins really is. This season, Cousins has averaged 25.2 points, 12.9 assists, and 5.4 rebounds, 1.6 steals, 1.6 blocks, and 2.2 three-pointers per game on 47-percent shooting. The Pelicans center has evolved in game in a way that has not been seen in the modern […]

New Orleans Pelicans star Anthony Davis remains hopeful that his team can still remain in a very tough race to the Western Conference playoffs after the team lost a key cog in their lineup in DeMarcus Cousins. Cousins suffered a torn Achilles tendon last week ending his season for good and leaving Anthony Davis as […]

With a winning record and sitting in sixth place in the Western Conference, it appeared like DeMarcus Cousins was on his way to his first playoff appearance in his career. However, everything changed in an instant on Friday, as he ruptured his Achilles late in the game versus the Houston Rockets. It was the biggest […]

The New Orleans Pelicans almost traded for Nikola Mirotic, but the deal quickly fell apart. It appears there is now some reasoning behind the deal not going through. The Pelicans, one of the most frugal franchises in the NBA, are worried about their cap situation this summer, per Scott Kushner of The New Orleans Advocate. I'm […]

It’s no secret that DeMarcus Cousins is one the best players in the NBA. He just may be the best center in the league, and he is constantly getting better each year. However, against the Rockets on Friday night, the New Orleans Pelicans center tore his Achilles tendon and will likely miss six to 10 […]

Just one day after being selected to Team LeBron as Cleveland Cavaliers superstar forward LeBron James’ starting center, New Orleans Pelicans big man DeMarcus Cousins ruptured his left Achilles tendon in the final seconds of the team’s 115-113 win over the Houston Rockets. One fellow big man who gave Cousins a lot of praise on […]

The NBA world was shaken by the season-ending Achilles injury to New Orleans Pelicans center DeMarcus Cousins. As a result, players and coaches throughout the league have since offered Cousins their prayers and best wishes. Among them is former college teammate and Washington Wizards point guard John Wall. According to Candace Buckner of the Washington Post, […]

On Friday night, in their 115-113 victory over the Houston Rockets, the New Orleans Pelicans (27-21) were dealt a crushing blow during the closing seconds of regulation when All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins ruptured his left Achilles tendon, essentially ending his 2017-18 season. Replacing a player of Cousins’ caliber simply cannot be done, but All-Star power […]

The New Orleans Pelicans suffered a huge loss this weekend with the season-ending Achilles injury to center DeMarcus Cousins — Anthony Davis’ counterpart in what’s arguably the league’s most menacing frontline. While his absence undoubtedly creates a huge void within the Pelicans, it also leaves questions as to how much the injury affects Cousins’ prospects […]

After being named a 2018 NBA All-Star Game starter, DeMarcus Cousins was chosen by LeBron James (leading vote-getter) in the inaugural draft. Unfortunately, Cousins suffered a ruptured Achilles against the Houston Rockets and will miss the remainder of the 2017-18 NBA season. As a result of the season-ending injury, commissioner Adam Silver has chosen Paul […]

The fans, the players, the media, the coaches, and, lastly, LeBron James and Stephen Curry have all made their picks, so after a long-winded and somewhat complicated process we now have a clear picture of what the 2018 rendition of the All-Star Game will look like. Many found the teams hilarious, others saw a clear difference […]

In the closing seconds of the fourth quarter during a huge 115-113 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night, New Orleans Pelicans All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins’ season was ended in the blink of an eye when he tore his left Achilles. It was quite shocking, to say the least, and the outpour of support […]

New Orleans Pelicans center DeMarcus Cousins tore his left Achilles tendon last night during a 115-113 home win over the Houston Rockets. ESPN reported last night that Cousins would miss the remainder of this season after undergoing surgery. This is not good news for the Pelicans, who run their offense mostly through their star big […]

New Orleans Pelicans big man DeMarcus Cousins went down with a torn left Achilles during Friday night’s 115-113 victory over the Houston Rockets. The injury will likely force the former Kentucky Wildcat to miss the remainder of this season, according to initial reports. Despite the loss of Cousins, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports that the Pelicans […]

There’s no other news that brings the NBA family together more than an injury to one of their own. On Friday night, New Orleans Pelicans center DeMarcus Cousins suffered an Achilles injury during their game versus the Houston Rockets. They may have won 115-113 but it was a bittersweet victory. Cousins’ injury was met with […]

Just when the New Orleans Pelicans had finally started to figure things out, they suffered a huge loss with the season-ending injury to center DeMarcus Cousins. The Pelicans star big man had been in the midst of another stellar performance when he suffered a torn Achilles tendon versus the Houston Rockets. The loss of Cousins […]

The NBA received devastating news when the game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Houston Rockets resulted in DeMarcus Cousins suffering an Achilles injury Friday night. Cousins was carried off to the locker room by teammates after he landed awkwardly on the floor in the dying seconds of regulation. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski sent out a […]

The New Orleans Pelicans managed to squeeze out a 115-113 win over the mighty Houston Rockets, but the victory came at a huge cost. Towards the waning seconds of the matchup, All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins came down with a scary-looking injury off a rebound play. Everyone’s fears turned into reality as it was later reported that […]

New Orleans Pelicans center DeMarcus Cousins suffered an apparent injury during the closing seconds of their game against the Houston Rockets. The Pelicans won this contest 115-113 behind a triple-double effort from Cousins who had 15 points, 13 rebounds, 11 assists, and three steals in a huge win over the Western Conference powerhouse. Tough scene in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are planning on making a considerable effort to sign big-name free agents this summer. The team is prepared to clear cap space and make room for as many as two max players with some intriguing options come July 1. During a recent visit to the Spectrum SportsNet studios, NBA analyst and […]

New Orleans Pelicans star center DeMarcus Cousins enjoyed a historic night in the team’s clutch 132-128 win over the Chicago Bulls. Cousins achieved something that had not been done in 46 years after recording 44 points, 24 rebounds, and 10 assists. Fans and players throughout the league were mesmerized by the stat line Cousins produced. However, […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have tried all season to escape their mediocrity, and it appears that the team is finally heading into the right direction. Against the Bulls on Monday night, DeMarcus Cousins scored 44 points, 24 rebounds, and 10 assists. This feat has made Cousins the first player with at least 40 points, 20 […]

Before the season, Jrue Holiday re-signed with the New Orleans Pelicans on a five-year, $126 million dollar deal. For the better part of the season’s first half, Holiday was widely seen as an overpaid player. His numbers did not justify all the money he is getting paid, but a lot of people seem to forget […]

The New Orleans Pelicans acquired DeMarcus Cousins last year via a trade during the All-Star Game. This year, Cousins doesn’t believe he will be dealt prior to this year’s midseason classic despite the team’s inconsistency. The NBA’s Feb. 8 trading deadline is fast approaching, and general managers are scrambling to put together deals that can […]

Around this time last season, the New Orleans Pelicans made the blockbuster trade for star center DeMarcus Cousins. The Pelicans’ experiment of combining two of the NBA’s most dominant big men came under much scrutiny. However, both have maintained their status amongst the league’s elite players after being selected to start in the 2018 NBA All-Star Game. […]

DeMarcus Cousins has recently been named a starter of the Western Conference All-Star team for the first time in his career. The superstar center had an interesting comment to describe his first All-Star starter selection. On being voted in a #NBA Western Conference starter for the first time, #Pelicans big man @boogiecousins told @TheUndefeated: “The […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are planning to offer their center DeMarcus Cousins a five-year maximum offer for an estimated $175 million, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. While his counterpart and partner in crime Anthony Davis is denying trade rumors, it didn’t take long for the team to take action and try […]

When it comes to New Orleans Pelicans superstar power forward Anthony Davis, there continue to be rumors lately swirling around the team actually trading him to the Boston Celtics. One person who is not buying that for a second is ESPN Senior NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski, as he joined The Dan Le Batard Show today […]

John Calipari is one of the more known and skilled head coaches in basketball, as he has been the head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats since 2009. But despite his reputation and competence, not everybody believes that he should try and get a coaching job in the most reputable and competent basketball league in the […]

The New Orleans Pelicans went against the grain at the All-Star break last year by acquiring superstar center DeMarcus Cousins to give their team the most dominant frontcourt in the league. Both Cousins and fellow superstar big man Anthony Davis have enjoyed spectacular 2017-18 NBA seasons up to this point. However, the Pelicans still find […]

Boston Celtics president Danny Ainge couldn’t hold his excitement as his second-year forward Jaylen Brown drove to the basket and scored over DeMarcus Cousins, all while getting contact and the foul call for a 3-point opportunity. Ainge couldn’t stop laughing as Brown flexed his bicep on Cousins, even though Brown smiled at the end to show […]

Throughout his pro career, DeMarcus Cousins has shown that he has one of the most volatile temperaments in the whole of the NBA. He has received fines and even suspensions for his outbursts and he is not the best person to taunt during games. However, Jaylen Brown did just that on Tuesday night during the […]

If you ask around who the best center in the league is, you will probably get a lot of DeMarcus Cousins answers. The New Orleans Pelicans center has the stats to back it up. He is averaging 25.5 points, 12.6 rebounds, and 5.1 assists. The dynamic duo of Cousins and Anthony Davis has propelled the […]

Early on, it looked as though New Orleans Pelicans center DeMarcus Cousins’ only highlight versus the New York Knicks would be the bizarre turnover that led to him being posterized by center Enes Kanter. Fortunately, Cousins managed to make up for it with a stellar performance en route to a 123-118 overtime victory on Sunday. The […]

Does life imitate video games, or does video games imitate life itself? That’s the big philosophical question posed by DeMarcus Cousins and Anthony Davis on Sunday, when they inadvertently mimicked each others’ motions as though they were NBA2K characters for a few seconds, while running down the court during overtime of the New Orleans Pelicans’ […]

Today is not a good day for New Orleans sports fans with the Saints having their graves dug by Stefon Diggs in the NFC Divisional Round. It’s not going to make the pain of losing to the Minnesota Vikings go away completely for these fans, but the New Orleans Pelicans’ 123-118 overtime road win over […]

If there’s one upcoming lowlight montage that New Orleans Pelicans star center DeMarcus Cousins does not want to be a part of, it’s definitely Shaqtin’ A Fool. With a couple of blunders in a row that Cousins committed against the New York Knicks, he can probably expect to be featured in the upcoming edition of the […]