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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 […]

As training camps for most teams begins, the clear terms on some undefined contracts have emerged before the official season gets underway. DeMarcus Cousins, who’s still viewed as a big name in the league, signed with the Houston Rockets during free agency. Cousins’ contract details are now more transparent, as it appears that he’s signed […]

Fresh off DeMarcus Cousins’ new deal with the Houston Rockets, former NBA player Zach Randolph spoke out on his infamous “Bullies get bullied” moment with the big man. Randolph made an appearance on the “The James Posey” podcast where he looked back on his NBA career, including his little chat with Cousins in the free-throw […]

The Houston Rockets have been one of the headliners of the 2020 NBA offseason, but not really for good reasons. Much of the drama that has ensued has included Houston in some fashion. There were major changes in the coaching department (Mike D’Antoni to Stephen Silas) and front office (Daryl Morey to Rafael Stone), while […]

DeMarcus Cousins is signing a one-year deal with the Houston Rockets after missing the entire 2019-20 season recovering from his left ACL tear. Cousins was a member of the Los Angeles Lakers up until February. The former All-Star big man is grateful the Rockets are giving him a chance in Clutch City, per Marc J. […]

Former All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins has agreed to a one-year deal with the Houston Rockets. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Cousins is signing a one-year, non-guaranteed deal. Other details of the agreement with the Rockets, however, were not disclosed. Cousins will sign a one-year, non-guaranteed deal, sources said. Houston expressed interest in signing […]

One of the biggest names that has emerged in the free agency market of late is that of veteran big man DeMarcus Cousins. A new report has now emerged linking the four-time All-Star to a potential move to the Houston Rockets. This report comes via The Athletic’s Kelly Iko: In addition to Christian Wood, the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers waived DeMarcus Cousins in order to make room for Markieff Morris back in February, ending Cousins’ tenure with the Lakers before it even started. Los Angeles signed Cousins over the summer, but the big man tore his ACL in a scrimmage, effectively ending his year. There was some chatter that Cousins […]

DeMarcus Cousins didn’t play a single game during the 2019-20 season due to an ACL tear he suffered while playing in a pick-up game in Las Vegas. The Los Angeles Lakers waived Cousins in February to open up a roster spot, which was eventually taken by Markieff Morris. While Cousins is progressing well with his […]

Veteran big man DeMarcus Cousins never once suited up for the Los Angeles Lakers, but Danny Green feels he still deserves a championship ring. Green said Cousins is deserving because he was always with the team as he rehabbed from a torn ACL suffered last August. The Lakers wing also said former L.A. guard Troy […]

Former NBA Coach of the Year George Karl called out DeMarcus Cousins on Friday by calling him the player he hated the most. Karl coached Cousins for two years on the Sacramento Kings. Cousins, who probably saw the tweet since it was all over NBA Twitter on Friday, had a cryptic new tweet in the […]

Former NBA head coach George Karl has never had a good relationship with DeMarcus Cousins, a player he coached on the Sacramento Kings. When Hoops Hype’s Twitter account asked its followers a fun question about naming the players they hate the most in the past and present, Karl savagely threw Cousins under the bus. George […]

DeMarcus Cousins entered the NBA in 2010 as the fifth overall pick by the Sacramento Kings. Since then, Boogie has played for the New Orleans Pelicans and Golden State Warriors. Cousins was a member of the Los Angeles Lakers in 2019-20, but he didn’t play in a single game after tearing his ACL during a […]

The Toronto Raptors could possibly lose a key veteran heading into next season. Starting center Marc Gasol is reportedly mulling his future in the NBA and is seriously considering finishing his basketball career in Europe, though rumors of him signing overseas have been denied. If the Spaniard still chooses to go another year in the Association, […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry is known to have an interesting mix in terms of ethnicity. Up-and-coming comedian Lewis Belt went to town on this bit during one of his specials, as he roasted the two-time NBA MVP who just happened to be in attendance. Belt performed the hilarious quip during his set on […]

A former Louisville police officer has been indicted on three counts of wanton endangerment in the first degree for his actions in the Breonna Taylor murder, but he was not charged for Taylor’s death, and NBA players are furious. Brett Hankison has been indicted for allegedly firing blindly through a door and window in Taylor’s […]

In a new interview with Rohan Nadkarni of Sports Illustrated, DeMarcus Cousins discussed his recovery from a torn Achilles, his thoughts on bubble basketball, and his inspiration for producing a new comedy special, “Boogie’s Comedy Slam,” for Amazon Prime. The two-time All-Star center, currently a free agent, said his passion for hosting comedy nights began with […]

Boogie didn’t hold back. The Sacramento Kings blew a huge lead and suffered their third straight loss against the Dallas Mavericks in the recent NBA restart in Orlando. Former Kings center DeMarcus Cousins took to Twitter to rub the loss even further. Right after the game, Cousins tweeted four words to throw shade at his […]

Every single edition of the widely-popular NBA 2K franchise seems to induce some not-so-favorable reactions from its audience. For the most part, the game is amazing, but there are just some quirks that even the most casual players may tend to complain about. One such issue are the players’ ratings. This has perhaps been, and […]

DeMarcus Cousins has a bunch of tattoos on his body, and he takes great pride in the artwork. Let’s take a look at Cousins’ tattoos and what they mean.  “MISUNDERSTOOD” on right calf While Boogie has a ton of talent, he’s also known for being a rather volatile presence on the basketball court. From suspensions […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers center DeMarcus Cousins says LeBron James is the MVP of the 2019-20 season. When asked why he believes LeBron should win MVP during an interview with “Jalen and Jacoby,” Cousins said The King is the only player in the NBA playing at an elite level with grey hair. We got @boogiecousins […]

The Brooklyn Nets are in quite a conundrum. Aside from the fact that their two superstars, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, aren’t expected to suit up for the remainder of the season, they were also hit with some unfortunate news after two key players, Spencer Dinwiddie and DeAndre Jordan, recently tested positive for the coronavirus. […]

Despite multiple teams expressing interest in DeMarcus Cousins, the four-time All-Star center will sit out the remainder of the 2019-20 NBA season to focus on his recovery for the ensuing season, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Teams like the Washington Wizards had debated signing him to a deal. According to Tania […]