Prior to becoming a free agent, the 31-year-old Cousins played for the Milwaukee Bucks earlier on this season. During his final game for the Bucks on January 6, Cousins scored 15 points, 10 rebounds, and 3 steals, bringing his overall average for the team to 9.1 points and 5.8 rebounds in 17 games. Ultimately, Milwaukee decided not to guarantee Cousins’ contract for the remainder of the season.

Despite the decision to not keep Cousins on at the Bucks, Milwaukee general manager Jon Horst expressed his gratitude to the player, stating: “We wouldn’t have been able to get through this difficult stretch of the season as successfully as we did without DeMarcus.At the end of the day, we made a strategic decision to have an open roster spot, but there’s nothing that would prevent us from partnering with DeMarcus again down the road.”

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Cousins will reportedly ink a non-guaranteed contract with his new team. The 31-year-old has been a free agent since leaving the LA Clippers at the end of the 2020-21 NBA season.

Cousins fits the need for the Bucks as the team has been without a reliable big-man since Brook Lopez got hurt earlier in the season. With Lopez still out indefinitely, Cousins is expected to play an important role down the stretch and have a place in rotation alongside current starter Bobby Portis and backup Sandro Mamukelashvili. The move also allows Milwaukee superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo to focus more on the power forward position, as he served as a center more than he’s probably comfortable with so far in 2021-22.

DeMarcus Cousins was once considered one of the best centers in the league, but a torn left Achilles during the 2018-19 season changed the trajectory of his career. Since then, Cousins failed to make a larger impact and suffered another major injury when he tore his ACL during a pickup game in 2019. He averaged 7.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.0 assists in 16 games he played for the Clippers last season.

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Although Cousins has played solid ball for them this season, averaging 9.6 points and 7.6 rebounds on 20.2 minutes per game off the bench, the Rockets don’t believe that he fits into their future plans.

For one, the Rockets want to play small-ball, something that requires a very specific kind of roster—and in their eyes, Cousins doesn’t fit the criteria. In addition, Houston has been in somewhat of a rebuilding phase after trading James Harden, and therefore are of the mindset to give priority to their younger players.

Apparently, both Houston and Cousins originally wanted to stick together, but logistically it just didn’t work out. However, it would appear that other teams might be interested in Cousins’ services.

Teams such as the Portland Trailblazers, New York Knicks, and Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly strong candidates to land the former All-Star. However, chances are his role won’t be a large one no matter which team he goes to.

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According to reports, the former All-Star has signed a one-year contract and will play on the veteran’s minimum.

Cousins missed all of last season with a torn ACL after signing with the Los Angeles Lakers.

The 30-year-old center was named to the All-Star team four times in his career while playing with the Sacramento Kings and the New Orleans Pelicans.

However, Cousins has dealt with a slew of serious injuries over the last three years, which has limited his productivity. Despite that, he still has career averages of 21.2 points, 10.9 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game.

The Rockets hope that Cousins will be able to return to his pre-injury form and become a force under the basket for them.

Houston is coming off a season in which the offense committed to a small-ball attack but is obviously looking to change that this season. They have already signed two centers this offseason, Cousins and former Detroit Pistons center Christian Wood, who received a three-year, $41 million contract from Houston.

Houston has been the worst rebounding team in the NBA since January 31. Adding Cousins and Wood should help rectify that.

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“I am really excited to be joining the Puma family”, Ball exclaimed. “I believe the brand is the perfect partner for me because Puma will allow me to just be myself. I want to be 100 percent authentic, whether that’s playing basketball or showing off my personal style, and that’s what I want to do with Puma.”

Having exhibited an exemplary talent for passing and playmaking during his time in the Australian National Basketball League, the point guard has amassed an impressive Instagram following of 5.6 million people.

Adam Petrick, global director of brand and marketing at Puma, is just one of his many admirers: “LaMelo’s physical gifts and dynamic play on the court, as well as his unique sense of personal style, make him a natural fit for Puma. We are thrilled to add him to our roster of talented athletes, and at just 19 years old, we can’t wait to see his impact on the broader culture surrounding basketball.”

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Cousins hasn’t played basketball in 2019/20 at all, sitting out the season with a torn ACL. Considering that this is his third major injury since January 2018, the 29-year-old now doesn’t want to take a risk with a speedy return and wants to continue rehabbing.

Reportedly, there is still a chance that Cousins changes his mind before the NBA closes its transaction window ahead of season resume. The player’s agent Jeff Schwartz recently told Tania Ganguli of The Los Angeles Times that his client might be persuaded to make the trip to Orlando, but only with a team “he feels comfortable playing.”

DeMarcus Cousins last played in the NBA during the 2018/19 season, when he averaged 16.3 points and 8.2 rebounds in 30 regular-season games with the Golden State Warriors. His contributions in the playoffs were less impressive, as Cousins missed most of the postseason with a quadriceps tear. 

Following his stint with Warriors, Cousins signed with Los Angeles Lakers ahead of 2019/20 seasons, hoping to create a super team with LeBron James and Anthony Davis. However, his time in Staples Center came to an end before it even began, as he tore his ACL in one of the team’s preseason workouts. Lakers waived him in February to clear a roster spot.

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Stein reports that Knicks’ primary targets come July will be Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and Kawhi Leonard. In case they don’t land any of them, the team will then turn to Cousins and make him a “considerable one-year offer” to get him in New York.

New York Knicks have space for two max contract free agents this summer, which they previously reserved for Durant and Irving. However, Durant’s injury and the fact that Irving is leaning towards Brooklyn Nets, is forcing Knicks to think about other options. Signing Cousins and some other quality role players on one-year deals would allow the team to be in playoff consideration next season while also being able to return to free agency in the summer of 2020.

After being out for almost a year with an ACL injury, DeMarcus Cousins returned to court in January with Golden State Warriors. He finished the season averaging 16.3 points, 8.2 rebounds, 3.6 assists per game. Considering the fact that he played on $5.3 million deal last season, Cousins is now expected to demand a much higher number. If Warriors are willing to offer him that, he might consider staying in Golden State.

“I’m open,” – said Cousins when asked about staying with the Warriors following the NBA Finals. “We’ll see what happens.”

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Warriors’ head coach Steve Kerr recently spoke with reporters about the injuries of DeMarcus Cousins and Damian Jones and said that both players might step on the court again before the 2018/18 NBA season wraps up.

“It’s a possibility he could be back. Same with DeMarcus,” – said Kerr on Sunday.

“He’s coming along pretty well and so we’ll just wait and see,” – he continued on Cousins. “He’s had just normal progression from the injury.”

Although it seemed like Cousins’ injury didn’t slow the Warriors down, he was still an important piece for the team in the regular season. Since coming back from Achilles injury he suffered in January 2018, he played 30 regular season games and averaged 16.3 points, 8.2 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.5 rebounds.

Golden State Warriors are currently battling Houston Rockets in the Western Conference Semi-Finals with the Warriors being ahead 2-1 in the series.

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The 120-117 final score reflects what wasn’t a close and back-and-forth matchup all night.

The win cushions Golden State’s Western Conference advantage, moving them to 44-19 and extending their lead in the conference to 1.5 games over Denver.

The 76ers dropped to 4th in the East with their tough home loss, falling behind the Indiana Pacers. They are now 40-23.

The Sixers let a glorious opportunity go by. They controlled the game in the first half, leading Golden State by 12 points at the break. They weren’t able to hold on to their lead, however, as the Warriors finally pulled ahead in the fourth quarter.

Kevin Durant led Golden State’s scoring attack with 34 points. He also collected 5 rebounds and 5 assists.

Steph Curry and DeMarcus Cousins both stepped up with big performances as well, scoring 28 and 25 points, respectively.

Ben Simmons has a fantastic game in his team’s loss, collecting a triple double. He scored 25 points and also racked up 15 boards and 11 assists.

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Center DeMarcus Cousins, previously of the Sacramento Kings and the New Orleans Pelicans, shocked the basketball world when he signed an inexpensive contract to play for Golden State last offseason.

The four-time NBA All Star took a massive pay cut in order to be able to play with the Warriors for a season in search of an NBA title.

Cousins was sidelined for nearly a year after rupturing his Achilles’ tendon in a game with New Orleans last January. On Friday night, he made his return to the court with his new team.

Cousins only saw the court for 15 minutes before fouling out, but he made an immediate impact in Golden State’s 112-94 road win over the Los Angeles Clippers.

He scored 14 points and added 6 rebounds and 3 assists despite looking somewhat rusty. Warriors coach Steve Kerr demonstrated the team’s belief in him, however, by immediately using him as a starter last night.

The Warriors, currently in first place in the Western Conference, hope that Cousins will spark them in their pursuit of a 3rd consecutive NBA title.

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Prior to becoming a free agent, the 31-year-old Cousins played for the Milwaukee Bucks earlier on this season. During his final game for the Bucks on January 6, Cousins scored 15 points, 10 rebounds, and 3 steals, bringing his overall average for the team to 9.1 points and 5.8 rebounds in 17 games. Ultimately, Milwaukee decided not to guarantee Cousins’ contract for the remainder of the season.

Despite the decision to not keep Cousins on at the Bucks, Milwaukee general manager Jon Horst expressed his gratitude to the player, stating: “We wouldn’t have been able to get through this difficult stretch of the season as successfully as we did without DeMarcus.At the end of the day, we made a strategic decision to have an open roster spot, but there’s nothing that would prevent us from partnering with DeMarcus again down the road.”

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Cousins will reportedly ink a non-guaranteed contract with his new team. The 31-year-old has been a free agent since leaving the LA Clippers at the end of the 2020-21 NBA season.

Cousins fits the need for the Bucks as the team has been without a reliable big-man since Brook Lopez got hurt earlier in the season. With Lopez still out indefinitely, Cousins is expected to play an important role down the stretch and have a place in rotation alongside current starter Bobby Portis and backup Sandro Mamukelashvili. The move also allows Milwaukee superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo to focus more on the power forward position, as he served as a center more than he’s probably comfortable with so far in 2021-22.

DeMarcus Cousins was once considered one of the best centers in the league, but a torn left Achilles during the 2018-19 season changed the trajectory of his career. Since then, Cousins failed to make a larger impact and suffered another major injury when he tore his ACL during a pickup game in 2019. He averaged 7.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.0 assists in 16 games he played for the Clippers last season.

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Although Cousins has played solid ball for them this season, averaging 9.6 points and 7.6 rebounds on 20.2 minutes per game off the bench, the Rockets don’t believe that he fits into their future plans.

For one, the Rockets want to play small-ball, something that requires a very specific kind of roster—and in their eyes, Cousins doesn’t fit the criteria. In addition, Houston has been in somewhat of a rebuilding phase after trading James Harden, and therefore are of the mindset to give priority to their younger players.

Apparently, both Houston and Cousins originally wanted to stick together, but logistically it just didn’t work out. However, it would appear that other teams might be interested in Cousins’ services.

Teams such as the Portland Trailblazers, New York Knicks, and Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly strong candidates to land the former All-Star. However, chances are his role won’t be a large one no matter which team he goes to.

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According to reports, the former All-Star has signed a one-year contract and will play on the veteran’s minimum.

Cousins missed all of last season with a torn ACL after signing with the Los Angeles Lakers.

The 30-year-old center was named to the All-Star team four times in his career while playing with the Sacramento Kings and the New Orleans Pelicans.

However, Cousins has dealt with a slew of serious injuries over the last three years, which has limited his productivity. Despite that, he still has career averages of 21.2 points, 10.9 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game.

The Rockets hope that Cousins will be able to return to his pre-injury form and become a force under the basket for them.

Houston is coming off a season in which the offense committed to a small-ball attack but is obviously looking to change that this season. They have already signed two centers this offseason, Cousins and former Detroit Pistons center Christian Wood, who received a three-year, $41 million contract from Houston.

Houston has been the worst rebounding team in the NBA since January 31. Adding Cousins and Wood should help rectify that.

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“I am really excited to be joining the Puma family”, Ball exclaimed. “I believe the brand is the perfect partner for me because Puma will allow me to just be myself. I want to be 100 percent authentic, whether that’s playing basketball or showing off my personal style, and that’s what I want to do with Puma.”

Having exhibited an exemplary talent for passing and playmaking during his time in the Australian National Basketball League, the point guard has amassed an impressive Instagram following of 5.6 million people.

Adam Petrick, global director of brand and marketing at Puma, is just one of his many admirers: “LaMelo’s physical gifts and dynamic play on the court, as well as his unique sense of personal style, make him a natural fit for Puma. We are thrilled to add him to our roster of talented athletes, and at just 19 years old, we can’t wait to see his impact on the broader culture surrounding basketball.”

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Cousins hasn’t played basketball in 2019/20 at all, sitting out the season with a torn ACL. Considering that this is his third major injury since January 2018, the 29-year-old now doesn’t want to take a risk with a speedy return and wants to continue rehabbing.

Reportedly, there is still a chance that Cousins changes his mind before the NBA closes its transaction window ahead of season resume. The player’s agent Jeff Schwartz recently told Tania Ganguli of The Los Angeles Times that his client might be persuaded to make the trip to Orlando, but only with a team “he feels comfortable playing.”

DeMarcus Cousins last played in the NBA during the 2018/19 season, when he averaged 16.3 points and 8.2 rebounds in 30 regular-season games with the Golden State Warriors. His contributions in the playoffs were less impressive, as Cousins missed most of the postseason with a quadriceps tear. 

Following his stint with Warriors, Cousins signed with Los Angeles Lakers ahead of 2019/20 seasons, hoping to create a super team with LeBron James and Anthony Davis. However, his time in Staples Center came to an end before it even began, as he tore his ACL in one of the team’s preseason workouts. Lakers waived him in February to clear a roster spot.

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Stein reports that Knicks’ primary targets come July will be Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and Kawhi Leonard. In case they don’t land any of them, the team will then turn to Cousins and make him a “considerable one-year offer” to get him in New York.

New York Knicks have space for two max contract free agents this summer, which they previously reserved for Durant and Irving. However, Durant’s injury and the fact that Irving is leaning towards Brooklyn Nets, is forcing Knicks to think about other options. Signing Cousins and some other quality role players on one-year deals would allow the team to be in playoff consideration next season while also being able to return to free agency in the summer of 2020.

After being out for almost a year with an ACL injury, DeMarcus Cousins returned to court in January with Golden State Warriors. He finished the season averaging 16.3 points, 8.2 rebounds, 3.6 assists per game. Considering the fact that he played on $5.3 million deal last season, Cousins is now expected to demand a much higher number. If Warriors are willing to offer him that, he might consider staying in Golden State.

“I’m open,” – said Cousins when asked about staying with the Warriors following the NBA Finals. “We’ll see what happens.”

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Warriors’ head coach Steve Kerr recently spoke with reporters about the injuries of DeMarcus Cousins and Damian Jones and said that both players might step on the court again before the 2018/18 NBA season wraps up.

“It’s a possibility he could be back. Same with DeMarcus,” – said Kerr on Sunday.

“He’s coming along pretty well and so we’ll just wait and see,” – he continued on Cousins. “He’s had just normal progression from the injury.”

Although it seemed like Cousins’ injury didn’t slow the Warriors down, he was still an important piece for the team in the regular season. Since coming back from Achilles injury he suffered in January 2018, he played 30 regular season games and averaged 16.3 points, 8.2 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.5 rebounds.

Golden State Warriors are currently battling Houston Rockets in the Western Conference Semi-Finals with the Warriors being ahead 2-1 in the series.

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The 120-117 final score reflects what wasn’t a close and back-and-forth matchup all night.

The win cushions Golden State’s Western Conference advantage, moving them to 44-19 and extending their lead in the conference to 1.5 games over Denver.

The 76ers dropped to 4th in the East with their tough home loss, falling behind the Indiana Pacers. They are now 40-23.

The Sixers let a glorious opportunity go by. They controlled the game in the first half, leading Golden State by 12 points at the break. They weren’t able to hold on to their lead, however, as the Warriors finally pulled ahead in the fourth quarter.

Kevin Durant led Golden State’s scoring attack with 34 points. He also collected 5 rebounds and 5 assists.

Steph Curry and DeMarcus Cousins both stepped up with big performances as well, scoring 28 and 25 points, respectively.

Ben Simmons has a fantastic game in his team’s loss, collecting a triple double. He scored 25 points and also racked up 15 boards and 11 assists.

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Center DeMarcus Cousins, previously of the Sacramento Kings and the New Orleans Pelicans, shocked the basketball world when he signed an inexpensive contract to play for Golden State last offseason.

The four-time NBA All Star took a massive pay cut in order to be able to play with the Warriors for a season in search of an NBA title.

Cousins was sidelined for nearly a year after rupturing his Achilles’ tendon in a game with New Orleans last January. On Friday night, he made his return to the court with his new team.

Cousins only saw the court for 15 minutes before fouling out, but he made an immediate impact in Golden State’s 112-94 road win over the Los Angeles Clippers.

He scored 14 points and added 6 rebounds and 3 assists despite looking somewhat rusty. Warriors coach Steve Kerr demonstrated the team’s belief in him, however, by immediately using him as a starter last night.

The Warriors, currently in first place in the Western Conference, hope that Cousins will spark them in their pursuit of a 3rd consecutive NBA title.

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