DeMarcus Cousins Player Rumors
All the Player Rumors about DeMarcus Cousins.
And-Ones: Cousins, Cap Projections, Two-Way Players, Hard Cap
2020/11/and-ones-cousins-cap-projections-two-way-players-hard-cap.htmlDeMarcus Cousins is still recovering from the torn ACL in his left knee and may not be ready to play when the 2020/21 season begins in December, Austin Kent of SLAM reports. … Cousins missed all of last season after suffering the injury during a summer workout.
DeMarcus Cousins Expected To Aim For 2020/21 Return
2020/06/demarcus-cousins-expected-to-aim-for-202021-return.html10:36am: Free agent center DeMarcus Cousins has been the subject of much speculation leading up to the NBA's restart in Orlando, but Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter link) hears that Cousins is expected to sit out the summer and continue rehabbing his knee in preparation for a full return in 2020/21. … 11:55am: Cousins hasn't entirely ruled out the possibility of signing with a team for the restart, agent Jeff Schwartz tells Tania Ganguli of The Los Angeles Times.
Wizards Look To Sign Bertans Replacement
2020/06/wizards-look-to-sign-bertans-replacement.htmlWashington will look for a player who could prove useful in Orlando and thus have ruled out DeMarcus Cousins, who tore his ACL in August and was waived by the Lakers in February. … Cousins is still rehabbing the injury.
Community Shootaround: DeMarcus Cousins
2020/06/community-shootaround-demarcus-cousins.htmlSeveral recognizable names will be looking to return to the NBA during the week-long transactions window that begins Tuesday, but the most intriguing is former All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins. … Cousins signed a one-year deal with the Lakers last summer to add some veteran depth to the frontcourt.
John Wall Talks Restart, Cousins, Olympics, More
2020/06/john-wall-talks-restart-cousins-olympics-more.htmlIn an Instagram Live interview with Marc Spears of The Undefeated on Wednesday, Wall said he's still encouraging the Wizards to sign his good friend and former Kentucky teammate DeMarcus Cousins. … Wall said that he and GM Tommy Sheppard have discussed the possibility of signing Cousins "here and there," admitting that it might make sense for the big man to wait until next year to return -- like Wall is doing.
NBA Plans To Launch Players-Only 2K Tournament
2020/03/nba-plans-to-launch-players-only-2k-tournament.htmlNets star Kevin Durant, Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers center Andre Drummond, and free agent big man DeMarcus Cousins are among the 16 players expected to participate, per Haynes.
Lakers, Cousins Have Mutual Interest In Offseason Deal
2020/02/lakers-cousins-have-mutual-interest-in-offseason-deal.htmlDeMarcus Cousins is currently on waivers after being released by the Lakers on Sunday to make room for Markieff Morris. … Even after being cut by the Lakers, Cousins is expected to continue rehabbing his torn ACL at the club's practice facility.
Lakers Notes: Davis, Cousins, Morris Twins, LeBron
2020/02/lakers-notes-davis-cousins-morris-twins-lebron.htmlThe Lakers plan to waive injured center DeMarcus Cousins today to open a roster spot for Markieff Morris, but Cousins will remain with the team while he rehabs his torn ACL, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic (video link from Stadium). … Despite not playing, Cousins has been a valuable addition to the locker room, Charania adds, and the organization enjoys having him around.
Texas Notes: J. Green, Carroll, Cousins, Doncic
2020/02/texas-notes-j-green-carroll-cousins-doncic.htmlThe Mavericks might have been willing to gamble on DeMarcus Cousins, but they don't want to part with anyone on their current roster, owner Mark Cuban tells Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News (Twitter link). … The Lakers plan to waive Cousins and add Markieff Morris once he clears waivers tomorrow.
Lakers To Waive DeMarcus Cousins
2020/02/lakers-to-waive-demarcus-cousins.htmlThe Lakers will waive injured center DeMarcus Cousins to open up a roster spot, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski and Ramona Shelburne report (via Twitter). … Cousins signed a one-year, $3.5MM contract to join another contender after spending an injury-plagued season with Golden State.
DeMarcus Cousins Hopes To Join Lakers For Playoffs
2020/02/demarcus-cousins-hopes-to-join-lakers-for-playoffs.htmlDeMarcus Cousins continues to recover from a torn ACL in his left knee, but the big man hopes to return to the court to help Los Angeles in the playoffs. … It's going to be some bump, for sure," Cousins said on Showtime's "All the Smoke" (h/t Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com).
Vogel: Cousins Still Could Return For Playoffs
2020/02/vogel-cousins-still-could-return-for-playoffs.htmlA torn left ACL has sidelined Lakers center DeMarcus Cousins for the entire 2019/20 season so far. … However, head coach Frank Vogel still isn't ruling out the possibility of a Cousins return this spring, as he said over the weekend in Chicago (video link; hat tip to CBS Sports).
L.A. Notes: LeBron, Johnson, Clippers, Morris
2020/02/l-a-notes-lebron-johnson-clippers-morris.htmlKyle Goon of The Orange County Register examines the Lakers' options on the buyout market, suggesting that injured big man DeMarcus Cousins may not be the player released if the team needs a roster spot, since he's close to Anthony Davis and others on the roster.
Lakers Notes: Augustin, Collison, Rondo, Kuzma
2020/01/lakers-notes-augustin-collison-rondo-kuzma.htmlRondo said he was convinced to spend another year with the Lakers after the organization acquired two of his former teammates by trading for Anthony Davis and signing DeMarcus Cousins, relays Kyle Goon of The Orange County Register. … Cousins, who hasn't played because of injury, was especially important, with Rondo telling general manager Rob Pelinka during free agency,…
Atlantic Notes: Kemba, Knicks, Horford, Raptors
2020/01/atlantic-notes-kemba-knicks-horford-raptor-health.html4 pick Kristaps Porzingis) as part of a deal for then-All Star center DeMarcus Cousins.
Lakers Notes: Kuzma, Ingram, Davis
2019/11/lakers-notes-kuzma-ingram-davis.htmlDavis, who has been reunited with DeMarcus Cousins in Los Angeles, believes the duo could have done great things in New Orleans if they would have been given more time together, Kyle Goon of the Orange County Register relays. … The Pelicans allowed Cousins to leave in free agency in 2018.
Charges Dropped Against DeMarcus Cousins
2019/11/charges-dropped-against-demarcus-cousins.htmlLakers center DeMarcus Cousins had charges of third-degree harassing communications against him dropped and a misdemeanor case dismissed, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports. … The case involved a misdemeanor domestic violence charge involving an alleged threat made by Cousins against an ex-girlfriend in Alabama over the summer.
Vogel: Lakers Haven’t Ruled Out Cousins Returning
2019/10/vogel-lakers-havent-ruled-out-cousins-returning.htmlHaving suffered a torn ACL in August, veteran center DeMarcus Cousins is considered likely to miss the entire 2019/20 season. … However, according to head coach Frank Vogel, the Lakers haven't ruled out the possibility that Cousins - who is on a one-year contract - might be able to suit up for the club during a hypothetical playoff run, as ESPN's Dave McMenamin details.
Charania’s Latest: Nets, Heat, CP3, Noah, Clippers
2019/09/charanias-latest-nets-heat-cp3-noah-clippers.htmlAlthough DeMarcus Cousins is only a one-year contract and seems likely to miss the entire 2019/20 season due to his torn ACL, the Lakers aren't ready to move on from him yet. … The Lakers wants to integrate him into the club's culture, according to Charania, who notes that Cousins is expected to be around the team during its mini-camp in Las Vegas this week.
Lakers Granted Disabled Player Exception
2019/09/lakers-granted-disabled-player-exception.htmlThe Lakers have been granted a disabled player exception by the NBA for the 2019/20 season as a result of the injury suffered by DeMarcus Cousins, reports Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. … [RELATED: DeMarcus Cousins suffers torn left ACL]
Pacific Notes: Ballmer, Ariza, Caruso, Howard
2019/09/pacific-notes-ballmer-ariza-caruso-howard.htmlHoward is expected to fill in the role that injured center DeMarcus Cousins was supposed to fill before tearing his ACL, likely playing back-up center behind JaVale McGee to start the season and controlling the team's interior presence on defense.
Western Notes: McKinnie, Cauley-Stein, Silva, Grant
2019/09/western-notes-mckinnie-cauley-stein-silva-grant.htmlThe Warriors preferred Cauley-Stein to DeMarcus Cousins even before Cousins committed to the Lakers, Slater writes in the same mailbag story. … The hard cap meant the Warriors couldn’t give Cousins a max raise up to $6.4MM, Slater notes.
Lakers Apply For DPE For DeMarcus Cousins
2019/09/lakers-apply-for-dpe-for-demarcus-cousins.htmlThe Lakers have applied for a disabled player exception to replace DeMarcus Cousins, league sources tell Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter link). … In the case of Cousins, the exception would be worth half of his $3.5MM salary for 2019/20.
Arrest Warrant Issued For DeMarcus Cousins
2019/08/arrest-warrant-issued-for-demarcus-cousins.htmlA warrant has been issued by the Mobile, Alabama police department for DeMarcus Cousins' arrest on a misdemeanor domestic violence charge, a spokesperson confirmed to A.J. … As we detailed on Tuesday, the charge is related to an alleged threat that Cousins made against his ex-girlfriend, who didn’t allow their seven-year-old son to attend Cousins' wedding.
Pacific Notes: Moore, Suns, Cousins, Warriors
2019/08/pacific-notes-moore-suns-cousins-warriors.htmlWith the NBA investigating allegations that Lakers center DeMarcus Cousins threatened his ex-girlfriend, legal expert Michael McCann of Sports Illustrated takes a deep dive into the situation, exploring what factors the league will consider and how the investigation will proceed.