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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 […]

Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant has been suspended for two games after posting a video of himself holding a firearm on social media and the reaction around the league has been what you would expect. There is the familiar chorus of Morant critics who believe that Ja is trying to make himself seem like […]

The Los Angeles Lakers could be signing a new player to their squad in the near future. It’s not going to be the landscape-shifting addition that so many fans have been clamoring for, though, as the Lakers seem to be looking for a steady frontcourt player that can help them with their current injury situation. […]

In search for help in the frontcourt, the Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly going to kick the tires on two free-agent big men many NBA fans perhaps didn’t think would get another shot at being part of a roster, with Shams Charania of The Athletic revealing that DeMarcus Cousins and Meyers Leonard are set to […]

It’s no secret that the Los Angeles Lakers are in need of depth, including in the frontcourt amid Anthony Davis’ injury. LeBron James, simply put, needs some help in carrying the Lakers’ razor-thin squad. The Lakers may soon utilize their open roster spot following the waiving of Matt Ryan last month. Enter DeMarcus Cousins. Bleacher […]

DeMarcus Cousins’ recent podcast appearance was not short of memorable moments. One of them included his epic tale about attempting to talk trash to the great Tim Duncan, while also miserably failing in his effort to do so. Another one that has stood out is how Cousins threw a bit of slander toward Phoenix Suns […]

DeMarcus Cousins used to be among the baddest and hottest high school prospects in the nation, but he’s not shy to admit that there was a time when Chandler Parsons embarrassed him with a savage dunk. In a recent appearance on the Outta Pocket episode, DeMarcus Cousins told a story about the time he got served a […]

DeMarcus Cousins is without a doubt one of the most colorful personalities we’ve ever seen in the NBA. This man has been involved in his fair share of controversies both on and off the court. Through the years, he’s also learned more than a few valuable lessons. One of them happens to be, never to […]

After being unable to find a home with an NBA team, former All-Star and future Hall of Famer Dwight Howard recently made his debut with the Taoyuan Leopards of Taiwan’s T1 League. He starred, accumulating 38 points, 25 rebounds, and nine assists, and was named the player of the game.  Because Howard moved over from […]

The last time we saw DeMarcus Cousins make a significant impact in the league was during his spell with the Golden State Warriors during the 2018-19 season. Cousins was still able to remain in the league up until last season, but unfortunately for him, the former four-time All-Star was not able to find a new […]

After Dwight Howard made his debut for a Taiwanese team a week ago, fans started to wonder who would be the next to follow him there. One name floated around by NBA fans was DeMarcus Cousins, the former All-Star center. Cousins has been looking for a new team after his contract with the Denver Nuggets […]

The Sacramento Kings have become the face of futility in the NBA, as they have the longest standing playoff drought in the league running at 16 years now. Considering how they are just 3-6 to start the 2022-23 season, it doesn’t seem likely they will be snapping that streak this season. But it sounds like […]

DeMarcus Cousins is known as a former superstar NBA big man. However, he’s also known for racking up technical fouls and losing his temper. But Cousins recently defended his character as he looks to make an NBA comeback, per Yahoo Sports. “I think the misperception of me is that I’m this angry monster that just […]

DeMarcus Cousins remains a free agent heading to the 2022-23 NBA season, but that might not be the case for long. The four-time All-Star is putting in the work this offseason, and by the looks of it, his efforts are paying off. In a recent practice run, Cousins appeared to get slimmer and in better […]

NBA training camps open three weeks from Tuesday and the Brooklyn Nets still have roster spots to fill. Brooklyn added Royce O’Neale, T.J. Warren, Edmond Sumner, Markieff Morris and Yuta Watanabe this offseason. Sumner’s deal is partially guaranteed while Morris and Watanabe both signed non-guaranteed contracts. UNLV forward Donovan Williams is rumored to have agreed […]

The Toronto Raptors have been on quite the journey since trading franchise player DeMar DeRozan for Kawhi Leonard in 2018. Since that trade, the Raptors won their first NBA title, Leonard left, Fred VanVleet and Pascal Siakam developed into All-Stars, and they drafted Rookie of the Year Scottie Barnes. The Raptors have yet to reach […]

The way the NBA sees DeMarcus Cousins has drastically changed in the last few years. Back in 2018, he was just named for his fourth consecutive All-Star Game; now, in 2022, he is fighting to get a place in the league once again. During this period, the big man out of Kentucky suffered a torn […]

John Wall and DeMarcus Cousins go way back. These two former superstars were teammates at Kentucky during their college days, and they terrorized the NCAA with their forceful partnership. Now that Wall has joined the Los Angeles Clippers in a bid to revive his career, Cousins could not be happier for his good buddy. Speaking […]

The NBA unveiled a unique new event during 2022 Summer League, allowing Richard Jefferson to make a guest appearance as a referee. The former NBA champion and media personality put on a different type of uniform and stepped in for the second quarter of the Knicks and Trail Blazers Summer League matchup. Jefferson was a […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves shocked the NBA world by giving up a monster haul to get Rudy Gobert from the Utah Jazz. The blockbuster deal now creates one of the most intriguing frontcourts in the NBA featuring Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns. The fit will be questioned, but there’s certainly a lot of talent there. Now the […]

The free agent market for center DeMarcus Cousins isn’t expected to be grandiose by any means. However, the big man is still just 31 years old and can provide a team with value. He grabbed over 5 rebounds per game in limited minutes with the Denver Nuggets during this past year. He also averaged 9 […]

The Denver Nuggets will have increased expectations this season given the return to play for Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. The team has failed to have their best lineups on the floor with the absence of this duo, but that will change. As Denver flips the switch from a good team to a title […]

Fresh off a surprise run to the 2022 Western Conference Finals, the Dallas Mavericks already have a lot going for them. Surrounding Luka Doncic with more quality talent during the NBA offseason will be key for Dallas. In the hopes of building on this year’s success and capturing championship gold next season, the Mavs will […]

SAN FRANCISCO — The Denver Nuggets were defeated by the Golden State Warriors for the fourth and final time this season on Wednesday night. The Warriors won the series 4-1 and now are looking forward to their next opponent. Before moving on, Steve Kerr congratulated Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets on a tremendous season. […]

Denver Nuggets big man DeMarcus Cousins had another one of his infamous temper tantrums in Game 4 against Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors and it has now been announced that it’s going to cost him big time. Cousins kicked some towels in the direction of the fans as he was making his way […]

It’s not that often people feud long enough that a recap of events is needed. Yet, here we are, about to go over the DeMarcus Cousins-George Karl beef timeline in full detail. When DeMarcus Cousins was traded by the Sacramento Kings right after the 2017 All Star Game, it was one of the most bizarre […]

After another MVP-type campaign in the regular season, Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic has noticeably struggled in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. The Golden State Warriors have willfully exerted their dominance to take a 2-0 lead. Uncharacteristically, Jokic let his emotions get the best of him in Game 2. He was ejected after […]

The Denver Nuggets fell to the Golden State Warriors Monday night in the second game of their First Round series. The Nuggets are now 0-2 and have a lot of work to do to get back into the series. However, things don’t seem to be going in Denver’s favor as of recent. A lot of […]

Former NBA head coach George Karl didn’t hold back in his response to DeMarcus Cousins after the Denver Nuggets big man went on an emotional rant about the Sacramento Kings. In a recent interview with Marc J. Spears for Andscape, Cousins fired some scathing remarks about the Kings and his time there. Aside from proclaiming […]

DeMarcus Cousins is having a renaissance with the Denver Nuggets. After being signed for the rest of the season, the former Pelicans and Kings star is proving he’s still got what it takes to be a great NBA player. He’s been a vital part for the team keeping themselves afloat despite their injuries. His masterpiece, […]

DeMarcus Cousins’ career has been riddled with ups and downs. From being a headache in Sacramento to legitimate MVP candidate in New Orleans to barely getting 10-day contracts, Cousins has experienced it all. His latest trip sent him to the Denver Nuggets, rejoining his former Kings coach Michael Malone. The Nuggets were impressed with his […]

DeMarcus Cousins has enjoyed a solid stint for the Denver Nuggets, having featured in eight games for the team while playing on a 10-day contract. Having reunited with head coach Mike Malone, Cousins is fitting into his role in Denver nicely. The Nuggets are clearly pleased with what they’ve seen from the big man, as […]

The Denver Nuggets didn’t do much at this season’s NBA trade deadline. They made one minor trade in January that got them Bryn Forbes (and tried to do another, but the deal got voided) and didn’t make any trades right before the deadline. They did make one roster move, though. According to the Denver Post’s Mike […]