BOSTON — Kyrie Irving delivered Friday night time, each on and off the court docket. Irving’s game-high 30 factors helped the Boston Celtics earn a 114-112 win over the Indiana Pacers at TD Garden. The star level guard’s game-winning basket with 0.5 seconds remaining vaulted Boston into fourth place within the Eastern Conference standings because the common season winds down. More essential, nonetheless, had been Irving’s remarks after the sport that had nothing to do with Boston’s thrilling victory. Hours earlier than tip-off, the Celtics issued a press release concerning a fan who was ejected from Boston’s late-January conflict in opposition to the Golden State Warriors after directin... NESN.com
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Steve Kerr’s Joke About DeMarcus Cousins Won’t Sit Well With Rest Of NBA
As the old saying goes, the rich get richer. The Golden State Warriors have embodied that notion and then some this summer. Mere weeks after winning their third NBA championship in four seasons, the Warriors somehow managed to upgrade as DeMarcus Cousins agreed to join Golden State on a one-year deal. While taking in summer league action in Las Vegas over the weekend, Warriors coach Steve Kerr couldn’t help but joke about his team adding yet another superstar. The Warriors already had an embarrassment of riches, and the addition of Cousins makes the two-time defending champions flat-out ridiculous. Then again, titles aren’t won on pap... NESN.com
Paul George Selected To Replace DeMarcus Cousins In NBA All-Star Game
Paul George no longer is an All-Star snub. George was selected to replace New Orleans Pelicans star DeMarcus Cousins on LeBron James’ team after the center ruptured his left Achilles on Friday night. It will be George’s fifth All-Star appearance and first as a member of the Oklahoma City Thunder. The decision was made by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver as George received the most coaches’ votes out of any player not initially selected to the All-Star Game. “Obviously, I would have liked to make it under better circumstance — because of an injury I got in,” George said, per ESPN. “But needless to say, I’m happy for this to be my ... NESN.com
Kings’ TV Play-By-Play Man Goes On Twitter Rant After DeMarcus Cousins Trade
Share this: The Sacramento Kings traded a top 15 player in the NBA in DeMarcus Cousins to the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday. In return, they got rookie shooting guard Buddy Hield, a couple of picks and two players that won’t be part of their long-term plan, Tyreke Evans and Langston Galloway. By any stretch of the imagination, this was a poor trade. But Kings play-by-play announcer Grant Napear put a different spin on the trade in a Twitter outburst against the talented center. Trading DMC was an absolute no brainer! There has been a dark cloud over this franchise for years! That cloud is now gone! — Grant Napear (@GrantNapearshow) February 20, 2017 The Kings were never going to win with Cousins. NEVER! This
NBA Rumors: Kings Engaging In DeMarcus Cousins Trade Talks As Deadline Nears
Share this: The recent talk surrounding DeMarcus Cousins is that he’ll stay in Sacramento with a new contract extension, but a new report suggests otherwise. The Kings recently have been exploring possible trade options involving their center, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical. Sacramento has been engaging in trade talks on All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins in recent days, league sources tell @TheVertical. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) February 19, 2017 The NBA trade deadline is Thursday, Feb. 23, and Cousins is one of several superstars at the center of rumors. There’s no denying Cousins’ talent. He’s a top 10 player in the league who’s averaging 27.8 points and 10.6 rebounds per game. The issue with Cousins is his attitude. There have been concerns about his maturity on
NBA Rumors: Kings, Pelicans Discussed DeMarcus Cousins Trade
Share this: The Sacramento Kings are exploring trade options involving All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins, and the New Orleans Pelicans are one team showing interest. The Vertical’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported an update on Cousins’ situation Sunday, and Michael Scotto of Basketball Insiders provided details on what a Kings-Pelicans deal for Cousins could look like. Kings have had recent discussions with New Orleans on Cousins, sources tell @TheVertical. Sac still debating Cousins' future internally. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) February 19, 2017 Sources: Pelicans and Kings have discussed a DeMarcus Cousins trade for Buddy Hield and multiple Pelicans first-round draft picks. — Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) February 19, 2017 New Orleans, who’s hosting the 2017 NBA All-Star Game on Sunday night, has been linked to several centers in trade rumors over the
Pelicans’ Buddy Hield Ejected For Hitting Kings’ DeMarcus Cousins In Groin
Share this: Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins has been known to get under the skin of opposing players from time to time. For once, however, he was involved in an incident that he didn’t instigate. During the Kings’ game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday night, Cousins set a screen on rookie guard Buddy Hield. As Hield went around the screen he connected with Cousins, in the one area you are never supposed to target. Hield received a flagrant-2 and was ejected for the first time in his career. Cousins, who was suspended earlier this week for picking up his league-leading 16th technical foul, was assessed a technical earlier in the game for hitting Pelicans forward Donatas Motiejunas in the face while going for