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Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Former NBA Star Reveals Next Move After Suspension
Former NBA Star Reveals Next Move After Suspension originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Former NBA star DeMarcus Cousins made headlines for the wrong reasons recently. He was involved in a heated altercation with fans in Puerto Rico, leading to a severe punishment. Advertisement Cousins, who last played in the NBA in the 2021-22 season, was suspended for the remainder of the campaign in the Baloncesto Superior Nacional — Puerto Rico's top professional basketball league. This came after he made an obscene gesture and confronted hecklers sitting courtside while playing for the Mets de Guaynabo. Aside from his suspension, his contract was terminated by Mets de Guaynabo, just three months since joining them. He was also fined $4,250 for his actions and could face an additional $5,750. While Cousins has since apologized for what happened, the incident has put a major question mark over his basketball future. After all, his temperament and behavior on and off the court have been major issues throughout his career. The 34-year-old big man has NBA career averages of 19.6 points, 10.2 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.1 blocks per game, but he only played 11 seasons in the league. Former Sacramento Kings head coach Michael Malone instructs center DeMarcus Cousins. © Kyle Terada-Imagn Images Now, while it remains to be seen what Cousins will do next in his basketball career, he revealed on Saturday his next personal move. Amid his issues, Cousins will make an appearance at the World Vape Show 2025 in Dubai. Advertisement According to the Alibarbar vape brand, Cousins will be live in their booth for the event, which will be held from Wednesday to Friday. Cousins himself shared the news on his official Instagram account. DeMarcus Cousins shares a post on Instagram Stories after he was suspended in Puerto Rico's top basketball Cousins/Instagram The event will be DeMarcus Cousins' first public appearance since his incident. Sure enough, it will be interesting to see if he will address his viral moment in Puerto Rico. Cousins has played for seven teams during his NBA career after he was drafted fifth overall by the Sacramento Kings in 2010. He was a four-time All-Star and was at one point considered one of the best centers in the league. Related: Former NBA Star's Apology After Suspension is Turning Heads This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 15, 2025, where it first appeared.
New York Post
13-06-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
DeMarcus Cousins speaks out after shocking brawl costs him season
DeMarcus Cousins apologized to fans after he brawled with multiple spectators during Monday's game in the Puerto Rican professional basketball league. The four-time NBA All-Star, who played for the Mets de Guaynabo in the Baloncesto Superior Nacional league, shared a message on his Instagram Story after he was suspended for the rest of the season and his team terminated his contract Tuesday. 'I want to apologize to the fans of Puerto Rico for my actions,' Cousins wrote including a blue heart emoji. 'I have so much love and respect for the island.' 4 DeMarcus Cousins apologized after he brawled with multiple spectators during Monday's game in the Puerto Rican professional basketball league. Instagram/Demarcus Cousins During a road game Monday, Cousins made an obscene gesture at a fan who was sitting courtside, grabbing his crotch and exchanging words. Cousins, who played 11 NBA seasons for several teams, grabbed the fan's arm as the man appeared to give him the double bird. As things escalated, one of Cousins' teammates stepped in between the two. The 34-year-old big man received his second technical and was ejected from the game. 4 DeMarcus Cousins apologized to Puerto Rico fans after he brawled with multiple spectators during Monday's game in the Puerto Rican professional basketball league. X Cousins continued to brawl with other fans, making contact with at least one while on his way to the locker room. Some threw drinks at Cousins as he had to be held back. 4 DeMarcus Cousins apologized to Puerto Rico fans after he brawled with multiple spectators during Monday's game in the Puerto Rican professional basketball league. X Cousins received a $4,250 fine, the Baloncesto Superior Nacional league announced Tuesday, adding that he could face an additional one of $5,750. The Mets were defeated by the Vaqueros de Bayamon, 101-92, at Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez. Cousins had 11 points and seven rebounds before he was ejected. 4 DeMarcus Cousins #15 of Taiwan Beer Leopards reacts during the T1 League game between Tainan TSG Ghost Hawks and Taiwan Beer Leopards at Taoyuan City Stadium on January 28, 2024 in Taoyuan, Taiwan. Getty Images 'As an organization, we strongly condemn any form of violence or provocation, whether on or off the field. Safety, respect, and sportsmanship are non-negotiable values for this franchise,' the Mets said in a release. In his second season with the Mets, Cousins averaged 18.2 points per game with nine rebounds. He helped them reach the league semifinals in 2023.
CBS News
12-06-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Former Sacramento Kings star DeMarcus Cousins apologizes after brawl with Puerto Rico fans
Former NBA All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins was suspended for the rest of the season in Puerto Rico's basketball league and his team terminated his contract after a brawl with fans during a game earlier this week. The 34-year-old Cousins, who played for seven teams during his NBA career, made an obscene gesture, exchanged words and grabbed the arm of a fan sitting courtside Monday night before being taken away by his teammates. Cousins received a second technical foul for his actions and was ejected. In the tunnel heading to the locker room, he argued with another fan while people in the stands threw liquids toward him. Cousins received a $4,250 fine and could face an additional one of $5,750, the Baloncesto Superior Nacional league announced late Tuesday. "As an organization, we strongly condemn any form of violence or provocation, whether on or off the field. Safety, respect, and sportsmanship are non-negotiable values for this franchise," the Mets said in a news release. It was Cousins' second season playing in Puerto Rico. He was averaging 18.2 points per game with nine rebounds for a team that has a 9-18 record. In his previous stint with the Mets in the 2023 season, Cousins helped the team reach the semifinals. In the NBA, Cousins averaged 19.6 points and 10.2 rebounds over 11 seasons. The four-time All-Star's best season came with Sacramento in 2016-17, when he averaged 27.8 points. After the NBA, besides his stop in Puerto Rico, Cousins also played in the Taiwan and Mongolia basketball leagues.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Former NBA all-star banned from Puerto Rican team after wild brawl with fans
Demarcus Cousins had his contract terminated by his team in Puerto Rico after being suspended by the league for the remainder of the season for his role in an ugly scene involving fans earlier this week. The Baloncesto Superior Nacional league (BSN) made the announcement on Tuesday after Cousins was ejected from a game on Monday, during which the four-time NBA all-star made contact with multiple fans. In a clip that went viral on social media, Cousins — who plays for the Mets de Guaynabo in the BSN — was seen approaching a fan sitting courtside who was gesturing a crying motion towards the big man. Cousins responded by grabbing his genitals toward the fan and then flipping him off. When the fan tried to move Cousins' arm from in front of his face, which led to a heated exchange and one of Cousins' teammates getting in between him and the fan. Cousins also appeared to cock his fist to threaten another fan who had stood up during the commotion. It didn't end there, though. As the former NBA star was forcibly removed from the floor, he engaged with more fans near the tunnel to the locker room — including grabbing one by the arm. Several drinks were thrown in Cousins' direction as security struggled to get the irate player into the tunnel. According to the New York Post, BSN officials announced that Cousins has been fined $4,250 US – which could be increased to $10,000 — for a disqualifying foul, a technical foul and actions deemed to incite or provoke others. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and OKC Thunder recalibrated and have Pacers in trouble Haliburton and Kawhi miracles just two of many crazy shots Pascal Siakam's been part of Cousins most recent played in the NBA for the Denver Nuggets during the 2021-22 season. Since leaving the NBA, he has competed for teams in Mongolia, Puerto Rico and Ice Cube's Big3 League. After starring in the NCAA for the Kentucky Wildcats, Cousins was selected fourth overall in the 2010 NBA draft by the Sacramento Kings. During his 11-year NBA career, Cousins played 654 total games for seven different teams, averaging an impressive 19.6 points and 10.2 rebounds per game.
Reuters
11-06-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Former NBA star DeMarcus Cousins booted from Puerto Rico league
June 11 - Former NBA All-Star DeMarcus Cousins was suspended by a Puerto Rico basketball league and had his contract rescinded after igniting a brawl earlier this week. The Baloncesto Superior Nacional League also fined Cousins $4,250, and he could be subject to another fine of $5,570, according to the league. The incident occurred Monday when Cousins was playing on the road for the Guaynabo Mets. "As an organization, we strongly condemn any form of violence or provocation, whether on or off the field. Safety, respect, and sportsmanship are non-negotiable values for this franchise," the Mets said in a news release. The situation began with Cousins exchanging words with a fan before he grabbed his crotch while walking toward the courtside seats. Cousins then grabbed the fan's arm as things quickly escalated. Teammates attempted to pull Cousins away and other fans began to hurl insults at Cousins. After being ejected, Cousins was doused by liquids as he left the floor. Security tackled him at one point to hold him back from trying to get into the stands. Cousins, 34, was averaging 18.2 points and 9.0 rebounds while playing in the top pro basketball league in Puerto Rico for the second time. He also played in the league in 2023. Cousins hasn't played in the NBA since the 2021-22 season. He was a four-time All-Star in 11 seasons but his career was derailed by two major injuries. In January 2018, he sustained an Achilles tendon injury with the New Orleans Pelicans. After returning to play 30 games for the Golden State Warriors the next season, he tore the ACL in his left knee in August 2019 as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers and missed the entire season. Cousins played for seven NBA teams with the best part of his career being his 6 1/2 seasons with the Sacramento Kings from 2010-17. He finished third in Rookie of the Year balloting in 2011 after being the fifth overall pick out of Kentucky. Overall, Cousins averaged 19.6 points and 10.2 rebounds in 654 games (561 starts). --Field Level Media
