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The Los Angeles Lakers opened a roster spot by waiving guard Quinn Cook on Monday, but don’t expect him to be replaced by another recently waived veteran: DeMarcus Cousins. Not including Cook, the Lakers have carried an extra roster spot all season, presumably with the buyout market in mind. Now, general manager Rob Pelinka will […]

The Houston Rockets are releasing DeMarcus Cousins, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. This will give the veteran big man a chance to scour the open market for a new team. It was reported over the weekend that Cousins was on his way out, even after Houston guaranteed his $2.3 million salary for […]

On Saturday, two rumors surfaced in the Los Angeles Lakers’ orbit regarding players currently on the Houston Rockets. First, The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported that Houston is planning on waiving well-traveled veteran center DeMarcus Cousins. Next, before the Lakers’ two-point loss to the Miami Heat at Staples Center, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that L.A. has […]

DeMarcus Cousins and the Houston Rockets could be parting ways soon, making him available to teams in need of aid in the frontcourt. With the rumors of Cousins’ possible departure in Houston, The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor reports that the Los Angeles Lakers are expected to pursue Cousins. Sources: The Lakers will be among the teams to […]

Even though he remains with the Houston Rockets, the name of center DeMarcus Cousins has already been linked to several teams after reports surfaced that he could be parting ways with the Rockets. Head coach Stephen Silas has apparently also heard reports that his big man is joining a different team. But Silas dismissed the […]

Following the news that the Houston Rockets and DeMarcus Cousins were on the precipice of a breakup, the rumor mill surrounding the NBA kicked into high gear in an attempt to puzzle out where the big man could be headed to next. While Cousins’ name is a more prominent headline at this point in his […]

Anthony Davis knows that a possible DeMarcus Cousins reunion with the Los Angeles Lakers was the first thing on pundits’ minds when word got out that the Houston Rockets will soon part ways with the controversial big. After all, Boogie seemed the happiest he has been in years during the brief time he spent with […]

Christian Wood has been out of action for the Houston Rockets for a couple of weeks now due to an ankle sprain. The 25-year-old himself provided a timely update on his injury status, which comes right in the midst of news surrounding DeMarcus Cousins and his looming departure from Houston. In a recent interview, Wood […]

The Houston Rockets and center DeMarcus Cousins are heading for a divorce, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Cousins has showed he’s healthy and impactful this season. He’s averaged 9.4 points and 7.6 rebounds in 25 games. Sources have expressed positive feedback about Cousins’ professionalism and play during his time in Houston. https://t.co/jWLQpXsrwS — Shams […]

The Houston Rockets are guaranteeing DeMarcus Cousins’ $2.3 million contract for the remainder of the 2020-21 season, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Rockets had until Feb. 27 to make this season. Cousins signed with Houston mostly because, as he would later admit, it afforded him the opportunity to play with John Wall, whom he shared […]

Houston Rockets guard John Wall certainly thinks that his teammate in Demarcus Cousins needs to see more time on the floor in their coming games. This came after the Kentucky product liked a post from ClutchPoints on Instagram claiming that the Rockets ‘need more Boogie’ in their coming games.   The 30-year-old big man is […]

Despite not playing a single minute for the Los Angeles Lakers last season due to an unfortunate ACL injury  he suffered even before the campaign kicked off, DeMarcus Cousins is still in line to receive a championship ring from his former team. Cousins, who now plies his trade with the Houston Rockets, recently learned about […]

Among the NBA’s elite superstars who suffered a torn Achilles, the only one who was able to play at the same level as he did before the injury was the Atlanta Hawks’ Dominique Wilkins. Not Elgin Baylor. Not Patrick Ewing. Not Kobe Bryant. And so far, not Cousins. The injury occurred in January of 1992. […]

On the day of Kobe Bryant’s first death anniversary, several NBA players looked back on their first match up with the Los Angeles Lakers great. Houston Rockets big man DeMarcus Cousins, who was part of the Sacramento Kings during that time, realized that his dreams had actually come true upon seeing Kobe. Cousins fondly remembers […]

Houston Rockets big man DeMarcus Cousins turned back the clock as he came out with a vintage performance against the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night. After snagging their second-straight victory, Cousins shed light on the level of perseverance that he had to exhibit over the years amid all the struggles just to get to this […]

What is a technical foul in the NBA? Great question. The answer? Nobody really knows. Warriors forward Draymond Green had his technical foul rescinded by the NBA on Friday morning, and that call led to many questions about what constitutes a technical in today’s league. DeMarcus Cousins would like to know as well. So, let’s […]

After James Harden’s final game with the Houston Rockets — a second consecutive blowout loss to the Los Angeles Lakers — any simmering tensions being harbored by his former teammates about his October trade demand and ensuing behavior finally boiled over. According to a new report in The Athletic from Kelly Iko and Sam Amick, […]

Houston Rockets center DeMarcus Cousins was not pleased to hear what James Harden said following the team’s loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. Cousins took on a similar tone as point guard John Wall, saying the team is none too pleased with how Harden has carried himself: “Obviously, it’s disrespectful, but everybody has […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Markieff Morris and Houston Rockets center DeMarcus Cousins have each been fined after engaging in a bit of a scuffle in Sunday’s game between the two teams. Shams Charania of The Athletic reported Morris has been fined $35,000 for his role, while Cousins has been fined $10,000. Lakers‘ Markieff Morris ($35,000) […]

DeMarcus Cousins just can’t catch a break. After escaping ejection in the first quarter of the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers matchup on Sunday, Boogie somehow still got kicked out of the ball game minutes later. The Rockets center got called for a Flagrant 1 after trying to swipe the ball away from a […]

Tempers flared early in the first quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers-Houston Rockets game at the Toyota Center on Sunday. The team’s two respective temperamental players, Markieff Morris and DeMarcus Cousins, got into a heated shoving match that almost turned ugly. With under three minutes left in the opening period, Morris sent Rockets winger Jae’Sean […]

The bizarre case of DeMarcus Cousins’ ejection on Monday night was explained after the game by the NBA. Well, sort of. The Houston Rockets back-up center was in familiar territory on Monday as he was disqualified from their match against the Dallas Mavericks for two quick technical fouls in three minutes. To date, Cousins has […]

Houston Rockets center DeMarcus Cousins apparently needed an early shower on Monday evening against the Dallas Mavericks, as the veteran NBA big man was quickly ejected from the Western Conference clash. Cousins actually pulled off quite the impressive feat en route to picking up not one but two technical fouls in just three minutes of […]

Early into his NBA career, Sacramento Kings rookie Tyrese Haliburton has shown he doesn’t fear anybody. It seems like he doesn’t hear all the noise and criticisms. But on Thursday, it got quite literal for the young guard. With the Kings down by four with only 30 seconds left in the fourth period against the […]

All the drama surrounding the Houston Rockets hasn’t dampened DeMarcus Cousins’ optimism. The Rockets are still seeking their first win of the 2020-21 season and several key players—including Cousins—have yet to play due to COVID-19 concerns. The team’s best player, James Harden, continues to seek a trade. Nevertheless, Cousins is hopeful about Houston’s standing in […]

The Houston Rockets are off to a dismal start to the season, as they dropped the first two games. DeMarcus Cousins was not too happy about having to quarantine after coming in contact with a teammate that tested positive with COVID-19. He tweeted an emoji that summed up his feeling about the his early absence: […]

John Wall and DeMarcus Cousins will need to wait a little longer before they can make their much-awaited return on an NBA floor for a regular-season game. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the two newly-acquired Houston Rockets players, along with Eric Gordon, and Mason Jones, will need to undergo 7-day quarantines before they […]

The drama around the Houston Rockets continues. Due to the NBA’s health and safety protocols, both John Wall and DeMarcus Cousins will miss the team’s meeting with the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday, per Tim McMahon of ESPN: The Rockets list DeMarcus Cousins, Eric Gordon, John Wall and two-way player Mason Jones as out for […]

New Houston Rockets center DeMarcus Cousins is certainly no stranger to dealing with drama within an NBA franchise. However, it appears that the growing discontent between his superstar teammate James Harden and the Rockets franchise has gotten to his head a bit. Boogie sent out a couple of intriguingly cryptic tweets on Christmas Eve. Is […]

The Houston Rockets are dealing with drama on multiple fronts as they get set to begin the 2020-21 season. In addition to the James Harden debacle, the Rockets are currently in a state of emergency involving COVID-19, with multiple players testing positive in recent days. Ben McLemore was already in self-isolation due to a recent […]

John Wall, DeMarcus Cousins and possibly more players are set to miss the Houston Rockets’ season opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night due to COVID-19 contact tracing, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports Wall tested negative for the coronavirus, but a group of players were […]

While James Harden recently reported to Houston Rockets training camp and even saw some action in his first preseason game on Tuesday, he still wants a trade. This situation will hang over the Rockets until it’s resolved. DeMarcus Cousins would certainly enjoy the opportunity to continue playing with Harden, but he isn’t in the business […]

Houston Rockets fans received some good news when superstar James Harden finally reported to training camp. But as expected, he did not suit up in Friday’s preseason game against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center. Center DeMarcus Cousins, meanwhile, made his Rockets debut and offered what appears to be a direct message to The […]

The Houston Rockets’ transition from general managers Daryl Morey to Rafael Stone and head coaches Mike D’Antoni to Stephen Silas has already evoked a philosophical change. Morey and D’Antoni fully bought into the “small ball” concept last season, essentially playing without a center after trading Clint Capela at the February deadline. But the new regime […]

The absence of James Harden from the Houston Rockets’ training camp has cast doubts on the future of the franchise. Despite the drama involving Harden, DeMarcus Cousins sent an encouraging message to Clutch City fans. DeMarcus Cousins on #Rockets fans: "H-Town what's happening? I'm excited to be here. I'm grateful for the support and love […]

In the NBA, the road to success is paved with hurdles that seem insurmountable. But if you ask anyone, all the pain and sacrifice to get to the top is almost always worth it. For comebacking big man DeMarcus Cousins of the Houston Rockets, the path has been just as tough or arguably, even tougher. […]

DeMarcus Cousins will be spending the next couple of weeks adjusting to his new teammates ahead of opening night. In such, he’s already had some impressive takes on one of his fellow Rockets newcomers in Christian Wood. Cousins spoke to Wood’s talents and even went so far as to compare them to his former teammate […]

During his media session with Houston Rockets reporters, new center DeMarcus Cousins talked about reuniting with John Wall in Clutch City. Cousins signed with the Rockets in free agency after missing the entire 2019-20 season recovering from his ACL tear. Wall, who played with Boogie at Kentucky, was acquired by Houston from the Washington Wizards […]

DeMarcus Cousins and John Wall are reuniting on the Houston Rockets after the Clutch City franchise traded Russell Westbrook to the Washington Wizards for Wall. Cousins and Wall were teammates in college at Kentucky and remain very close friends to this day. So, as everyone expected, Boogie is pretty excited about playing with Wall on […]