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• Cousins Bounces Back For Big Night Against Denver

  January 5, 2012 9:20 AM

  DeMarcus Cousins put recent controversies behind him and played arguably his best game of the young NBA season Wednesday night, as the Sacramento Kings fell 110-83 to the Denver Nuggets. The former Wildcat scored 26 points, hitting 9-of-12 shots in 25 minutes of playing time. He also pulled down... more »

• Cousins Denies Demanding Trade

  January 3, 2012 9:09 AM

  Former Wildcat DeMarcus Cousins denies he demanded a trade from the Sacramento Kings. According to the Sacramento Bee, Cousins will dress Tuesday night against the Memphis Grizzlies, but will not start. Kings coach Paul Westphal held Cousins out of Sunday's game against the New Orleans Hornets, saying the... more »

• Cousins Demands Trade, Sent Home By Team

  January 1, 2012 7:00 PM

  DeMarcus Cousins is demanding a trade from the Sacramento Kings. The team responded by ordering Cousins to stay at home for Sacramento's game against New Orleans Sunday, according to a statement released by Kings head coach Paul Westphal. Cousins is averaging 13 points and 11 rebounds in four... more »

• UK Dream Team Will Return To Rupp For Game Vs. Calipari

  July 28, 2011 12:12 AM

  Eight former Kentucky players now in the NBA will return to Lexington to play the Dominican Republic National Team - coached by John Calipari - in an exhibition game at Rupp Arena Aug. 15. The eight man "Kentucky Pros" team will consist of John Wall, Eric Bledsoe, DeMarcus Cousins,... more »

• Wall Second, Cousins Third In Rookie Of The Year Voting

  May 4, 2011 4:52 PM

  Former UK men's basketball All-Americans John Wall and DeMarcus Cousins continued their success in the NBA, finishing second and third in the NBA Rookie of the Year voting. Wall finished second, behind Blake Griffin of the Los Angeles Clippers, with 295 points and Cousins finished third with 81 points.... more »

• Career High For Cousins

  April 12, 2011 10:22 AM

  DeMarcus Cousins scored a career high 30 points Monday night, but it wasn't enough to propel Sacramento past Oklahoma City. The Thunder topped the Kings 120-112. Cousins did most of his damage at the free throw line. The former UK big man blistered the net from the charity... more »

• Double-Double For Cousins

  April 11, 2011 8:07 AM

  DeMarcus Cousins scored a double-double as the Sacramento Kings came from behind for a 104-103 win over Golden State Sunday night. The former Cat scored 15 points and pulled down 13 board before fouling out of the contest. He also finished with five assists and a pair of steals.... more »

• Big Nights For Wall And Cousins

  April 6, 2011 8:42 AM

  Two former Wildcats had big nights in NBA action Tuesday. John Wall led Washington to its third straight win. The former UK guard and No. 1 draft pick scored 26 points, dished 12 assists, grabbed six rebounds and finished with four steals in a 107-105 win over Detroit. ... more »

• Cousins Engages In Some Thievery In Kings Win

  April 4, 2011 8:24 AM

  DeMarcus Cousins made an impact on both ends of the court in a 106-97 Sacramento Kings win over the Utah Jazz Sunday night. The former Cat swiped the ball a season high five times and blocked a shot on the defensive end, while scoring 17 points and dishing six... more »

• Cousins Tossed From Game

  March 21, 2011 8:23 AM

  DeMarcus Cousins was ejected from Sacramento's game against Minnesota on Sunday night after shoving opposing players. The incident happened at the 3:03 mark of the third quarter. It all started when Timberwolves rookie Luke Ridnour gave Cousins a shove after the two got tangled up as Cousins set a... more »

• Cousins Overcomes Sore Leg For Career Night

  March 10, 2011 9:01 AM

  Despite nursing a sore leg, DeMarcus Cousins put together a career night Wednesday. The Sacramento rookie pumped in a career high 29 points on 8-of-16 shooting from the field. Cousins was also hot from the foul line, knocking down 13-of-18 free throws. The former UK big man also pulled... more »

• Cousins' Double-Double Not Enough For Kings

  March 8, 2011 7:59 AM

  DeMarcus Cousins provided a bright spot in an otherwise dark night for the Sacramento Kings Monday. The Houston Rockets clobbered the Kings 123-101, despite the former Wildcat's double-double. Cousins scored 20 points on 10-of-20 shooting from the field and pulled down 11 rebounds. Big Cuz also finished with... more »

• Cousins Snaps Out Of Slump

  March 3, 2011 8:09 AM

  DeMarcus Cousins broke out of a mini-funk Wednesday night, scoring a double-double in a 107-102 Sacramento home loss to Portland. The former Wildcat went 10-of-17 from the field and finished with 28 points, leading the team. He also pulled down 11 rebounds. Cousins rounded out his stat line with... more »

• Wall And Cousins Dominate Rookie Game

  February 18, 2011 11:39 PM

  LOS ANGELES (AP) - Sacramento's DeMarcus Cousins had 33 points and 14 rebounds, Washington's John Wall racked up 22 assists to win the MVP award, and the rookies rallied to beat the sophomores 148-140 Friday night in the NBA All-Star weekend's Rookie Challenge. Led by the Kentucky connection of former... more »

• Reports: Cousins In Trouble Again With Kings

  February 13, 2011 7:12 PM

  DeMarcus Cousins allegedly was involved in an altercation with a teammate after the Sacramento Kings' 99-97 loss to Oklahoma City on Saturday night, according to several publications. One outlet is reporting that Cousins argued with teammate Donte' Green after the game because he wanted Green to pass him the... more »

• Cousins Bounces Back After Rough Outing

  February 8, 2011 7:58 AM

  After scoring at least 20 points in three straight games, DeMarcus Cousins snapped that streak in a disappointing seven point performance on Feb. 4 against San Antonio. But the big man got back on track Monday night with a 25 point game against Utah. The former Wildcat earned a... more »

• Cousins Coming In To His Own

  January 30, 2011 4:39 PM

  SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Considering that Sacramento has the second worst record in the Western Conference, it was hard to imagine the Kings sweeping the Los Angeles Lakers and streaking New Orleans Hornets in consecutive nights. Yet, led by brash rookie DeMarcus Cousins, the Kings managed to win both games... more »

• Cousins Top Scorer For Kings In Loss

  January 18, 2011 8:00 AM

  DeMarcus Cousins scored 20 points, but it wasn't enough to lift Sacramento over Atlanta. The Hawks won the game 100-98 Monday night. Cousins played 30 minutes and led the Kings in scoring. He also pulled down eight rebounds and blocked two shots. The former Kentucky big man went... more »

• Wall Goes Against Cousins Tuesday Night

  January 11, 2011 2:25 PM

  John Wall is just trying to get healthy. The injuries and DNP, did not play next to his name in the box scores have been driving him crazy. DeMarcus Cousins is just trying to figure out the NBA and how he has to deal with it. He's getting better... more »

• Cousins Keeps On Scoring Points

  January 7, 2011 9:39 AM

  For the third straight game, DeMarcus Cousins hit the 20 point mark. And the Sacramento Kings won to boot, rolling over Denver 122-102. Cousins logged 30 minutes, going 7-of-12 from the floor to score his 20 points. He also buried 6-of-8 from the free throw line. The former... more »

• Another 20 Plus Point Game For Cousins

  January 5, 2011 9:24 AM

  DeMarcus Cousins topped 20 points for the second straight game Tuesday night. The former Kentucky big man scored 24 points in a 108-102 Sacramento Kings loss to the Atlanta Hawks. Cousins logged 36 minutes and went 11-of-22 from the floor. He also pulled down seven rebounds and blocked... more »

• Another Career Game For Cousins As Kings Win

  January 3, 2011 7:41 AM

  DeMarcus Cousins had a career night and led the Sacramento Kings to a 94-89 win over Phoenix on Sunday. Cousins scored 28 points, a career high. The former Cat put in 13 of those 28 in the fourth quarter, as the Kings rallied from a 14 point deficit to... more »

• Cousins Has Career Night In Kings Win

  December 30, 2010 8:26 AM

  DeMarcus Cousins had a career night Wednesday, and the Sacramento Kings got a win to boot. The former Cat scored an NBA career high 21 points and tied a career mark with 16 rebounds as the Kings snapped an eight game losing streak with a 100-98 win over the... more »

• Cousins Benched For Taunting Opponent

  December 23, 2010 8:30 AM

  Sacramento Kings coach Paul Westphal benched DeMarcus Cousins and fined him an undisclosed amount for taunting an opposing player during Tuesday night's game against the Golden State Warriors. The Kings were leading by five with 19 second left when Reggie Williams badly missed a free throw. Cousins responded by... more »

• Cousins Leads Way As Kings Lose Another

  December 20, 2010 9:43 AM

  It's hard to decide whether to feel sorry or happy for UK big man DeMarcus Cousins. It's almost as if he's been cast as the hero in some kind of Shakespearean tragedy. Sacramento lost its 14th game out of its the last 15, falling 102-93 to the Houston Rockets... more »

• Cousins Scores 17 In Loss

  December 15, 2010 9:07 AM

  The Sacramento Kings lost another game, falling 118-105 to Houston, but the blame can't fall on the shoulders of DeMarcus Cousins. The former Kentucky big man scored 17 points and pulled down seven rebounds in 26 minutes of playing time. Cousins hit 8-of-15 from the field. The former Wildcat... more »

• Former Cats Face Off In NBA Match-Up

  December 7, 2010 8:20 AM

  A couple of former Cats clawed it out on the NBA hardwood Monday night. Eric Bledsoe's Los Angeles Clippers got the best of the match-up against DeMarcus Cousins and the Sacramento Kings, winning the game 98-91. Both former Wildcats finished in double figures. Bledsoe scored 15 points... more »

• Eric Bledsoe A Plus 22 For The Clippers

  November 4, 2010 10:14 AM

  Eric Bledsoe had a great night. He was a plus 22 which was the best on the Clippers who upset Oklahoma City 107-92. 22 means that when Bledsoe, who started for the second game in a row was in the game, the Clippers scored 22 more points than Oklahoma City.... more »

• Bledsoe & Cousins Big Nights In NBA

  November 2, 2010 12:15 PM

  Eric Bledsoe starts for the winless Clippers because of Baron Davis' knee and plays 39 minutes, scores 9 points, grabs 5 rebounds, has 3 assists and 3 turnoverovers. The Clippers drop one to San Antonio 97-88. Bledsoe had a great defensive play. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHLxFmI4fHk&feature=youtube_gdata For Sacramento, DeMarcus Cousins... more »

• Big Cuz Has 14 Points, 8 Rebounds In NBA Debut

  October 27, 2010 11:01 PM

  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Carl Landry had 22 points and 11 rebounds and the Sacramento Kings held off the Minnesota Timberwolves 117-116 on Wednesday night. Francisco Garcia scored 22 points and rookie DeMarcus Cousins had 14 points, eight rebounds and five assists for the Kings. Luke Ridnour had 20 points and... more »

• Cousins Gets 14 And 10 Against The Lakers

  October 14, 2010 10:50 AM

  DeMarcus Cousins told LEX 18 sports a number of times last year that he could shoot from downtown, but with a smile, he would say Cal wouldn't let him. Cousins hits another three pointer. Wednesday night against the Lakers, Cousins made it back to back games where he... more »

• Cousins Gets 17 Points But Fouls Out Again

  October 11, 2010 9:34 AM

  David Lee had 13 points and 13 rebounds, Monta Ellis added 18 points and the Golden State Warriors beat the Sacramento Kings 95-86 on Sunday night. Stephen Curry scored 15 points and had seven rebounds for the Warriors (2-0), who led by as many as 17 while winning their... more »

• Wall Rookie Of The Year?

  August 11, 2010 1:12 PM

  ESPN has two former UK stars in their top 3 when it comes to predicting the rookie of the year award. They have a panel of 93 basketball experts. You don't see this everyday. They have the top draft pick from the last two years as the top two... more »

• Cousins Misses Kentucky

  July 29, 2010 4:14 PM

  True blue fans think it, of course. But Demarcus Cousins? Yep, he wishes he would have stayed at Kentucky one more year. "I miss this place. I'd even start going to classes again," laughs Cousins. Okay, maybe not going to class again, but the senitment is the same. "I really... more »

• Cal's Camp Sold Out

  July 27, 2010 10:40 PM

  The 2010 John Calipari ProCamp has been sold out. Enrollment has reached its limit and registration for the camp has been shut down. Interested parties can still put their name on a waiting list should a spot open up. The ProCamp starts on July 29th and runs through the 31st.... more »

• Update On Wall, Cousins, Patterson, And Bledsoe

  July 19, 2010 11:47 AM

  John Wall is John Wall. So far, there is no sign that money and the added fame of being the first pick in the NBA draft has changed him. Doesn't matter that Wall has more than lived up to his big hype in the Las Vegas NBA Summer League.... more »

• Cousins Beats Out Wall For Rookie Of The Month

  July 18, 2010 8:55 PM

  DeMarcus Cousins has already won an award from the NBA before he's ever played a minute in a regular season game. Cousins was named the NBA rookie of the month for July. He averaged 16 points and 10 rebounds a game through five games in the Las Vegas... more »

• Is Demarcus Cousins The Best Player In The Summer League?

  July 15, 2010 4:43 PM

  Demarcus Cousins is quickly becoming perhaps the best player the NBA's Las Vegas summer league. He is leading the Sacramento Kings in points, rebounds, assists and steals. With three games under his belt and three to go, Big Cuz is averaging 18 points, 11 rebounds, three assists and two steals... more »

• Cousins Notches A Double-Double In Debut

  July 12, 2010 9:51 PM

  Demarcus Cousins has been praised early on in Sacramento by the coaching staff because of his leadership, something they weren't necessarily expecting. But Monday night, he gave them exactly what they wanted. In Cousins debut in the Las Vegas NBA summer league, he finished with 14 points and 10 rebounds... more »

• Cousins Is Now A 7 Million Dollar Man

  July 7, 2010 6:34 PM

  SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - The Sacramento Kings have signed rookie center DeMarcus Cousins to a contract. The team announced the deal with the No. 5 pick in the draft on Wednesday. Cousins can earn about $7 million in the first two years of the deal, and the Kings have... more »

• Kings Excited About DeMarcus Cousins

  June 25, 2010 2:45 PM

  Paul Westphal, the coach of the Sacramento Kings talks about DeMarcus Cousins. On adding Cousins to the team: "DeMarcus, I think, will certainly have a learning curve about the NBA. At the same time, when he steps on the floor, he brings enough savvy and enough footwork and size... more »

• Calipari's Fun And Emotional NBA Draft Play Video

  June 25, 2010 1:31 PM

  From literally talking about "walking on air", to "sweating" it out. That was the fun John Calipari dealt with for the NBA draft. "Hard to explain," said a very proud UK coach Friday morning at his camp in Louisville. "Knew what would happen for John (Wall), just hurry... more »

• DeMarcus Cousins "We Love One Another"

  June 24, 2010 8:23 PM

  The media won't stop with the DeMarcus Cousins is a bad guy. How many times has the question been asked since Cousins arrived at Kentucky, and it's happened to him in every NBA city leading up to the draft. After being picked by Sacramento, Cousins had to answer the... more »

• Demarcus Cousins Picked #5 By Sacramento

  June 24, 2010 7:59 PM

  Former UK center Demarcus Cousins is now a Sacramento King. Cousins was taken with the fifth overall pick in Thursday night's NBA draft. Cousins worked out for only three teams this summer, Philadelphia, New Jersey and Sacramento. Clad in a sharp silver suit with a purple shirt, he and John... more »

• Despite Rumors, Cousins Future Remains Unknown

  June 23, 2010 7:16 PM

  The Sacramento Kings will draft DeMarcus Cousins with the fifth pick in Thursday's NBA draft if he is available, according to a report from Yahoo! Sports. While Cousins has always been considered a top-10 pick, reports have varied greatly in the weeks leading up to the draft about exactly... more »