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Latest On DeMarcus Cousins
2021/02/latest-on-demarcus-cousins-5.htmlDeMarcus Cousins' diminished mobility, brought on by back-to-back Achilles and ACL injuries, is behind the Rockets' decision to cut ties with him in the next few days, according to Kelly Iko of The Athletic. … Cousins had been filling the role the team envisioned when it signed him, Iko adds, serving as a backup to starting center Christian Wood and spacing the offense while playing in short bursts.
DeMarcus Cousins’ Time With Rockets About To End
2021/02/demarcus-cousins-time-with-rockets-about-to-end.htmlThe Rockets are planning to part ways with veteran center DeMarcus Cousins, tweets Shams Charania of The Athletic. … Making a move now will give Cousins plenty of time to catch on with another team.
Rockets Guarantee DeMarcus Cousins’ 2020/21 Salary
2021/02/rockets-guarantee-demarcus-cousins-202021-salary.htmlThe Rockets have made an early decision on DeMarcus Cousins' contract, guaranteeing his veteran's minimum salary for the rest of the 2020/21 season, sources tell ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski (Twitter link). … Cousins, who is earning $2.56MM on a one-year contract that counts as $1.62MM on Houston's cap, is coming off a series of major leg injuries and hasn't looked like his old All-Star self this season, averaging just 9.6 PPG and 7.6 RPG on 37.6% shooting in 25 games (20.2 MPG).
Free Agent Stock Watch: Southwest Division
2021/02/free-agent-stock-watch-southwest-division.htmlDeMarcus Cousins, Rockets, 30, C (Down) – Signed to a one-year, $2.33MM deal in 2020… However, knee and Achilles injuries have robbed Cousins of his explosion.
Rockets Notes: Cousins, Wood, Wall, Nwaba
2021/02/rockets-notes-cousins-wood-wall-nwaba.htmlDeMarcus Cousins showed flashes of his All-Star days when Christian Wood missed three games with a sprained right ankle in January. … Until he returns, the under-sized Rockets will rely heavily on Cousins, who is the only other true center on the roster.
Rockets Fear Extended Absence For Christian Wood
2021/02/rockets-fear-extended-absence-for-christian-wood.htmlDeMarcus Cousins will become the Rockets' starting center while Wood is sidelined. … Cousins is playing on a non-guaranteed contract that won't become fully guaranteed until the league-wide date later this month.
Rockets Notes: Wood, Cousins, Porter, Oladipo
2021/01/rockets-notes-wood-cousins-porter-oladipo.htmlDeMarcus Cousins took over the starting role and averaged 17.3 points, 14.3 rebounds and 4.7 assists in Wood's absence. … Cousins has been far less effective off the bench, but Silas hopes his performance this week will boost his confidence.
Rockets Notes: Cousins, Wall, Porter, Draft Pick
2021/01/rockets-notes-cousins-wall-porter-draft-pick.htmlAfter putting up his best numbers in several years Saturday night, DeMarcus Cousins admitted there were times when he wasn't sure he would ever play again, writes Tim MacMahon of ESPN. … Cousins, who has suffered three major injuries in the past four years, had 28 points, 17 rebounds and five assists as the short-handed Rockets won in Dallas.
Rockets Rumors: Harden, Tucker, TPE, Oladipo
2021/01/rockets-rumors-harden-tucker-tpe-oladipo.htmlAccording to Iko and Amick, Rockets held a team meeting following their second consecutive blowout loss to the Lakers last week, and John Wall and DeMarcus Cousins both spoke, seeking answers about Harden's level of commitment, buy-in, and accountability.
Rockets’ Players, Silas Discuss Harden Situation
2021/01/rockets-players-silas-discuss-harden-situation.htmlAddressing the situation today, DeMarcus Cousins pointedly stated that he came to Houston to play with John Wall, and expressed his displeasure with Harden's public critique of the Rockets and the way he has handled himself over the last month or two. … "He can feel however he wants to about the organization or whatever his current situation is, but the other 14 guys in the locker room have done nothing to him," Cousins said, per James Herbert of CBS Sports (Twitter link).
Markieff Morris, DeMarcus Cousins Fined For On-Court Altercation
2021/01/markieff-morris-demarcus-cousins-fined-for-on-court-altercation.htmlLakers forward Markieff Morris and Rockets center DeMarcus Cousins have been fined by the NBA for their roles in an on-court altercation in Sunday's game, the league announced today in a press release. … “Him sticking up for his teammate shows a lot of who DeMarcus Cousins is.”
Southwest Notes: Hammon, Cousins, Burke, Anderson
2021/01/southwest-notes-hammon-cousins-burke-anderson.htmlRockets center DeMarcus Cousins was ejected on Monday against his former team, the Lakers, for an altercation with Markieff Morris. … "Him sticking up for his teammate shows a lot of who DeMarcus Cousins is."
Rockets Notes: Wall, Cousins, Harden, Hard Cap
2020/12/rockets-notes-wall-cousins-harden-hard-cap.htmlJohn Wall, DeMarcus Cousins and Eric Gordon all practiced today for the first time since being forced to quarantine after an ill-fated haircut last week, writes Jonathan Feigen of The Houston Chronicle. … He and Cousins, who responded to the quarantine with an online post of an angry emoji, will both make their debuts with the Rockets.
Rockets’ Wall, Gordon, Cousins, Jones Quarantining Until Wednesday
2020/12/rockets-wall-gordon-cousins-jones-quarantining-until-wednesday.htmlFour Rockets players - John Wall, Eric Gordon, DeMarcus Cousins, and Mason Jones - will be required by the NBA to quarantine for seven days for COVID-19 contact tracing purposes, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter link). … Wall, Gordon, Cousins, and Jones will miss Houston's games on Saturday (at Portland) and Monday (at Denver).
Rockets Staffer Tests Positive; New Contact Tracing For Gordon, Others
2020/12/rockets-staffer-tests-positive-new-contact-tracing-for-gordon-others.htmlMeanwhile, Charania adds (Twitter link) that "several" of Gordon's Rockets teammates - including DeMarcus Cousins, John Wall and possibly others - are facing a week-long quarantine period for a separate possible exposure. … As we relayed earlier this week, Jae’Sean Tate and Mason Jones were also sent home along with Cousins and Wall to quarantine under the league's contact tracing protocol.
Latest On Rockets’ Roster Situation For Opener
2020/12/latest-on-rockets-roster-situation-for-opener.htmlEarlier today, we learned that group of players includes John Wall, DeMarcus Cousins, and Jae'Sean Tate.
Several Rockets Could Miss Opener Due To Contact Tracing
2020/12/several-rockets-could-miss-opener-due-to-contact-tracing.htmlCharania mentions John Wall and DeMarcus Cousins and says other players could also be affected. … As Woj explains (via Twitter), a group of Rockets players, including Martin, Wall, and Cousins, were away from the team facility at an apartment getting haircuts.
Rockets Notes: Clemons, Wall, Cousins, Wood, Harden, JVG
2020/12/rockets-notes-clemons-wall-cousins-wood-harden-jvg.htmlLike Clemons, who tore his Achilles tendon on Tuesday, DeMarcus Cousins, John Wall, and David Nwaba have all had to attempt to make their way back to full health after suffering a torn Achilles. … John Wall and DeMarcus Cousins will sit out the Rockets' preseason finale on Thursday vs.
Rockets Notes: Tucker, Harden, Morey, Wall, Cousins
2020/12/rockets-notes-tucker-harden-morey-wall-cousins.htmlNew acquisitions John Wall and DeMarcus Cousins looked promising during their preseason debuts as Rockets on Friday. … As for Cousins, he saw 15 minutes of action, tallying 14 points on 5-of-7 shooting, five rebounds, two steals and two blocks.
Southwest Notes: Melton, Cousins, Forman, Aldridge
2020/12/southwest-notes-melton-cousins-forman-aldridge.htmlNew Rockets center DeMarcus Cousins is enjoying training camp with his new team, according to Jonathan Feigen of The Houston Chronicle. … Cousins signed a non-guaranteed, one-year veteran's minimum deal with Houston after missing all of his 2019/20 season for the eventual champion Lakers with a torn ACL.
Southwest Notes: Cousins, DeRozan, Johnson, McLemore
2020/12/southwest-notes-cousins-derozan-johnson-mclemore.htmlRockets center DeMarcus Cousins is excited to be reunited with John Wall this season, a decade after the longtime friends were college teammates at Kentucky, as relayed by Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle. … “Man, that’s incredible,” Cousins said.
Southwest Notes: Adams, Cousins, Wood, Haliburton, Covington
2020/11/southwest-division-adams-cousins-wood-haliburton-covington.htmlA workout on Monday convinced the Rockets to sign DeMarcus Cousins, Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports tweets. … Cousins' workout squelched any concerns about Cousins' health, Haynes adds.
Rockets Sign DeMarcus Cousins To One-Year Deal
2020/11/rockets-demarcus-cousins-agree-to-one-year-deal.htmlNOVEMBER 23: The Rockets and free agent center DeMarcus Cousins have agreed to a one-year, minimum-salary contract, according to Tim MacMahon of ESPN. … DECEMBER 1: The Rockets have officially signed Cousins, the team announced today in a press release.
Western Rumors: Howard, Lakers, Carmelo, Cousins, Kanter, More
2020/11/western-rumors-howard-lakers-carmelo-cousins-kanter-more.htmlThe Rockets touched base with DeMarcus Cousins' camp today, a source told Kelly Iko of The Athletic (Twitter link). … Iko's report came before the team reached a deal with Christian Wood, so it's not clear whether or not signing Cousins remains an option for Houston.
Free Agent Rumors: Harris, Crowder, Hayward, KCP, Cousins, Hartenstein
2020/11/free-agent-rumors-harris-crowder-hayward-kcp-cousins-hartenstein.htmlDeMarcus Cousins is receiving some attention from teams early in free agency tonight, sources tell ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski (Twitter link).