NBA: Los Angeles Lakers center DeMarcus Cousins to miss season after tearing ligament in left knee
5 years, 4 months ago

NBA: Los Angeles Lakers center DeMarcus Cousins to miss season after tearing ligament in left knee

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Los Angeles: Injury-nagged Los Angeles Lakers center DeMarcus Cousins could miss the entire 2019-20 NBA season with a torn left knee ligament, his agent told ESPN on Thursday. In a major setback for a team that added star big man Anthony Davis to four-time NBA Most Valuable Player LeBron James, Cousins suffered the injury working out in Las Vegas on Monday when he “bumped knees” with another player, according to the report. Agent Jeff Schwartz told ESPN that a visit to team doctors in Los Angeles on Thursday confirmed his third serious leg injury in 18 months, with no timetable set for surgery to repair the torn anterior cruciate ligament. It also figures to give backup center JaVale McGee more time in the middle, potentially a major role if the Lakers elect to keep Davis at forward with playmaker James another versatile threat.

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The Lakers have been quiet so far in free agency. Could DeMar DeRozan change that?
6 months, 1 week ago

The Lakers have been quiet so far in free agency. Could DeMar DeRozan change that?

New York Times  

More than 36 hours into free agency, the Los Angeles Lakers have yet to make a meaningful move to improve their roster. The second half of the Splash Brothers would’ve provided the Lakers with the type of “laser” — one of LeBron’s terms — that they’ve needed in the LeBron James-Anthony Davis era. Similar to Thompson, DeRozan, 34, is both …

Cousins leaves Vikings for big new contract with Falcons in QB’s latest well-timed trip to market
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Cousins leaves Vikings for big new contract with Falcons in QB’s latest well-timed trip to market

Associated Press  

Kirk Cousins is leaving Minnesota for Atlanta, landing another big contract with a well-timed foray into free agency. Cousins agreed Monday to a four-year, $180 million deal with $100 million guaranteed with the Falcons, according to a person with knowledge of the terms, speaking on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press because the deal can’t be signed until Wednesday …

Cousins has surgery on his torn Achilles tendon. Vikings have yet to reveal a return timetable
1 year, 2 months ago

Cousins has surgery on his torn Achilles tendon. Vikings have yet to reveal a return timetable

Associated Press  

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins had surgery Wednesday for his torn right Achilles tendon. “What re-energized me was talking with Kirk and, the way his mind works, he’s so process-oriented and so intentional, he’s talking about being back at OTAs, doing all the different things and what his schedule’s going to be,” Minnesota general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah said Wednesday. “And …

Vikings confirm Cousins is done for the season with a torn Achilles tendon in a devastating blow
1 year, 2 months ago

Vikings confirm Cousins is done for the season with a torn Achilles tendon in a devastating blow

News 18  

EAGAN, Minn.: Kirk Cousins has a torn right Achilles tendon that will end his season, the Minnesota Vikings announced on Monday after his first career injury put a somber tone on their three-game winning streak. New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers has raised the possibility of returning yet this season from his torn left Achilles tendon, but after getting hurt …

Vikings confirm Cousins is done for the season with a torn Achilles tendon in a devastating blow
1 year, 2 months ago

Vikings confirm Cousins is done for the season with a torn Achilles tendon in a devastating blow

Associated Press  

EAGAN, Minn. — Kirk Cousins has a torn right Achilles tendon that will end his season, dampening the mood around the Minnesota Vikings after their recent resurgence and putting the front office and coaching staff in a scramble to figure out which quarterback to finish with. New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers has raised the long-shot possibility of returning yet …

Los Angeles Lakers' Anthony Davis Signs Richest Annual Contract Extension In NBA History
1 year, 5 months ago

Los Angeles Lakers' Anthony Davis Signs Richest Annual Contract Extension In NBA History

News 18  

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis is set sign a three-year, $186 million max contract extension to remain with the team through 2028. Davis, who is projected to be the future of the Lakers once LeBron James takes leave, already has two more years left on a contract worth 84 millions dollars. This new contract extension will provide Davis with …

Anthony Davis, Los Angeles Lakers agree on a three-year, $186 million extension
1 year, 5 months ago

Anthony Davis, Los Angeles Lakers agree on a three-year, $186 million extension

The Hindu  

Anthony Davis will be under contract with the Los Angeles Lakers for the next five seasons, after agreeing to an extension that comes with the highest per-season average salary in NBA history. Davis and the Lakers have agreed on a three-year, $186 million contract extension, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul said Friday. At an average value of $62 million per …

Anthony Davis, Lakers agree on a 3-year, $186 million extension
1 year, 5 months ago

Anthony Davis, Lakers agree on a 3-year, $186 million extension

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Anthony Davis is under contract to the Los Angeles Lakers for the next five seasons, after agreeing to an extension that comes with the highest per-season average salary in NBA history. Davis and the Lakers have agreed on a three-year, $186 million contract extension, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul said Friday. At an average value of $62 …

Lakers star Anthony Davis to sign 3-year, $186 million contract extension: Sources
1 year, 5 months ago

Lakers star Anthony Davis to sign 3-year, $186 million contract extension: Sources

New York Times  

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis will sign a three-year, $186 million max contract extension to remain with the team through 2028, team sources told The Athletic. The Athletic’s instant analysis: The next linchpin of the Lakers This extension cements Davis as the face of the next era of Lakers basketball. Whenever LeBron James is no longer a Laker — …

Former NBA All-Star DeMarcus Cousins joins Puerto Rican league
1 year, 8 months ago

Former NBA All-Star DeMarcus Cousins joins Puerto Rican league

The Hindu  

Former NBA All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins joined the Guaynabo Mets of Puerto Rico’s professional basketball league on Tuesday. The Guaynabo Mets said in a statement that the 32-year-old free agent Cousins “still has what it takes to play in the NBA”, but “is taking his talents to basketball-crazy Puerto Rico.” Details on the contract weren’t immediately available. “DeMarcus is one …

LA Lakers Anthony Davis 'potentially a week away from returning' after sitting out over a month
1 year, 11 months ago

LA Lakers Anthony Davis 'potentially a week away from returning' after sitting out over a month

Daily Mail  

Los Angeles Lakers star power forward Anthony Davis is potentially a week away from returning from injury according to reports from ESPN. Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis is 'potentially a week away' from returning to play Lakers head coach Darvin Ham has said Davis is 'virtually pain free' after intense workouts 'But if everything continues to go the right …

Lakers' LeBron James to miss highly anticipated game against Miami Heat with non-COVID illness
2 years ago

Lakers' LeBron James to miss highly anticipated game against Miami Heat with non-COVID illness

Daily Mail  

Anthony Davis is nearing a return from his injured toe that has kept him out Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James missed Wednesday night's game against the visiting Miami Heat with a non-COVID illness. LeBron James will miss Wednesday night's game against Miami with a non-COVID illness Lakers Guard Lonnie Walker IV will miss tonight's game with left knee soreness …

NBA: Soul Searching Ahead for Los Angeles Lakers After Missing Playoffs
2 years, 9 months ago

NBA: Soul Searching Ahead for Los Angeles Lakers After Missing Playoffs

News 18  

Big changes are likely to be in store for the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason after their hopes of making the NBA playoffs were dashed when they fell 121-110 to the Suns in Phoenix on Tuesday. The game marked the seventh consecutive loss for the 31-48 squad that went into the season with lofty expectations after adding veteran guard Russell …

Lakers’ Anthony Davis fires back at critics: ‘These aren’t little ticky-tack injuries’
2 years, 9 months ago

Lakers’ Anthony Davis fires back at critics: ‘These aren’t little ticky-tack injuries’

LA Times  

Lakers forward Anthony Davis bends over and holds his right leg during a break in play Sunday at Crypto.com Arena. Anthony Davis, playing with tremendous pain in his right foot, stepped toward, and then around, Denver’s Nikola Jokic in the first quarter Sunday. I want to help the team.” In the Lakers’ loss to Denver, Davis had 28 points, nine …

Lakers’ Anthony Davis cleared for full-contact, on-court workouts
2 years, 11 months ago

Lakers’ Anthony Davis cleared for full-contact, on-court workouts

LA Times  

Lakers star Anthony Davis has been cleared by team doctors to begin on-court, full-contact workouts, a crucial step in his return from a sprained left knee that has sidelined him for the last month. “There’s still a reconditioning and ramp-up of work involved, but we won’t have a timeline on him,” coach Frank Vogel said after the Lakers’ 101-95 victory …

Lakers are trading Rajon Rondo to Cleveland Cavaliers
3 years ago

Lakers are trading Rajon Rondo to Cleveland Cavaliers

LA Times  

The Lakers are finalizing a deal to send Rajon Rondo to the Cavaliers. The Los Angeles Lakers are trading veteran guard Rajon Rondo to Cleveland, a source with knowledge of the deal has confirmed to The Times. By trading Rondo, the Lakers will create an empty roster spot that they could fill by signing wing Stanley Johnson or veteran guard …

Lakers sign guard Darren Collison and forward Stanley Johnson
3 years ago

Lakers sign guard Darren Collison and forward Stanley Johnson

LA Times  

Darren Collison brings the ball into the frontcourt while playing for Indiana in 2019, his last season in the NBA before signing with the Lakers on Friday. The Lakers signed Darren Collison to a 10-day contract, getting the point guard to return to the NBA on Friday after he retired in 2019. Since the Lakers have been hit hard by …

Clippers sign DeMarcus Cousins to a second 10-day contract
3 years, 8 months ago

Clippers sign DeMarcus Cousins to a second 10-day contract

LA Times  

Veteran center DeMarcus Cousins signed his second 10-day contract with the Clippers, the team announced Friday, hours before tipoff against Philadelphia. A second contract had been expected, after his first expired Wednesday, following a comeback victory in Detroit in which Cousins scored eight points and grabbed three rebounds in 15 minutes off the bench. The next roster decision the Clippers …

Clippers are considering signing DeMarcus Cousins for depth at center
3 years, 9 months ago

Clippers are considering signing DeMarcus Cousins for depth at center

LA Times  

The Clippers are considering signing center DeMarcus Cousins, who was released by the Houston Rockets last month. The Clippers and center DeMarcus Cousins have discussed signing the 11-year veteran to a 10-day contract, two people with knowledge of the situation confirmed Wednesday. Signing Cousins could also be an insurance policy to bolster the team’s depth should Ibaka remain sidelined deeper …

NBA: Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James out with ankle sprain as NBA All-Star Game looms
3 years, 10 months ago

NBA: Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James out with ankle sprain as NBA All-Star Game looms

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LeBron James will stay in Los Angeles for treatment and miss his first game of the 2020-21 season on Wednesday when the Lakers play at Sacramento. Los Angeles: Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will miss the reigning NBA champions’ last contest before the All-Star Game break with a sprained left ankle, the club announced on Wednesday. James will stay …

NBA: Centre DeMarcus Cousins to be waived by struggling Houston Rockets, say reports
3 years, 10 months ago

NBA: Centre DeMarcus Cousins to be waived by struggling Houston Rockets, say reports

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DeMarcus Cousins, who was not happy with his role as a backup to Christian Wood at Houston, is expected to try and sign with another NBA team as a free agent. Los Angeles: The Houston Rockets are reportedly set to part ways with journeyman centre DeMarcus Cousins, who is expected to try and sign with another NBA team as a …

Los Angeles Lakers officially re-sign Davis, James -
4 years, 1 month ago

Los Angeles Lakers officially re-sign Davis, James -

The Hindu  

The Los Angeles Lakers will open training camp with both their superstars under contract. James signed a two-year, $85 million contract extension through the 2022-23 season, agent Rich Paul of Klutch Sports told multiple media outlets Wednesday. Davis, acquired in July 2019 from the New Orleans Pelicans, opted out of the final year of his contract -- worth $28.7 million …

Lakers bring back forward Markieff Morris on a one-year deal
4 years, 1 month ago

Lakers bring back forward Markieff Morris on a one-year deal

LA Times  

Lakers forward Markieff Morris blocks a shot by Heat center Bam Adebayo during Game 4 of the NBA Finals. When free agency opened Friday, Davis and agent Rich Paul had informed Lakers vice president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka that Davis would make a decision this week. The Lakers signed Morris for $1.75 million by using the …

Why Anthony Davis is likely to opt out and sign two-year deal with Lakers
4 years, 2 months ago

Why Anthony Davis is likely to opt out and sign two-year deal with Lakers

LA Times  

Lakers star Anthony Davis sat for his postgame interview Sunday with a pair of goggles he had worn from a champagned-filled NBA championship locker room cocked on his head when the inevitable question about his future with the team was raised. When asked a two-part question of what this offseason might bring for him, Davis quickly responded with: “I don’t …

Cousins, Vikings agree to 2-year, $66M contract extension
4 years, 9 months ago

Cousins, Vikings agree to 2-year, $66M contract extension

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Kirk Cousins will be staying longer in Minnesota. Cousins and the Vikings agreed to a two-year, $66 million contract extension, giving the quarterback another eight-figure influx of guaranteed money and providing the team some immediate salary-cap relief. His $35 million base salary for the 2022 season would also become fully guaranteed a year from now, meaning he’s likely …

Lakers plan to sign Markieff Morris, waive DeMarcus Cousins
4 years, 10 months ago

Lakers plan to sign Markieff Morris, waive DeMarcus Cousins

LA Times  

Markieff Morris, a 6-foot-10 forward shooting 39.7% from three-point range this season, plans to sign with the Lakers, according to people who were not authorized to speak publicly on the matter. The Lakers have 15 players on their roster, so they will waive injured center DeMarcus Cousins before they can sign Morris. Morris, 30, had a conversation with Rob Pelinka, …

Column: Anthony Davis injury a glimpse into how badly the Lakers need him
5 years ago

Column: Anthony Davis injury a glimpse into how badly the Lakers need him

LA Times  

Lakers forward Anthony Davis winces after taking a fall during the third quarter of a game against the New York Knicks on Tuesday at Staples Center. 2 / 14 Lakers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is hit in the head by Knicks forward Bobby Portis while driving to the basket during the second quarter of a game Jan. 7 at Staples Center. …

NBA: Los Angeles Lakers officially bring Anthony Davis into the fold to team up with LeBron James
5 years, 6 months ago

NBA: Los Angeles Lakers officially bring Anthony Davis into the fold to team up with LeBron James

Firstpost  

Anthony Davis is a six-time NBA all-star who has averaged more than 23 points per game through seven seasons with New Orleans, who drafted him with the first overall pick in 2012. Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Lakers made it official on Saturday, announcing they have signed forward Anthony Davis, who they hope will form a dynamic one-two punch with …

NBA: Los Angeles Lakers welcome Davis to LA - 'This is a historic moment'
5 years, 6 months ago

NBA: Los Angeles Lakers welcome Davis to LA - 'This is a historic moment'

The Hindu  

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka described the acquisition of All-Star Anthony Davis as "a historic moment" for the NBA franchise. The Lakers officially announced the arrival of Davis from the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday, providing LeBron James with star support. Los Angeles dealt Lonzo Ball, Josh Hart, Brandon Ingram, the draft rights to De'Andre Hunter, two first …

Anthony Davis discusses playing with Lakers, LeBron
5 years, 6 months ago

Anthony Davis discusses playing with Lakers, LeBron

The Hindu  

Anthony Davis is happy to be in Los Angeles. The 26-year-old star was reportedly sent from the Pelicans to the Lakers earlier this month in exchange for Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball, Josh Hart and three first round picks. “As a kid, and Michael Jordan were the two guys I. I didn’t get a chance to watch Michael Jordan live, but …

NBA trade rumors: Lakers land Anthony Davis
5 years, 6 months ago

NBA trade rumors: Lakers land Anthony Davis

The Hindu  

It's official: The Lakers have landed Anthony Davis. Los Angeles has acquired the All-Star center from the Pelicans for Lonzo Ball, Josh Hart, Brandon Ingram, the draft rights to De'Andre Hunter, two first round picks and a first-round pick swap right, the team announced Saturday. "Anthony Davis is arguably the most dominant all-around young player in today's NBA," general manager …

NBA: Golden State Warriors centre DeMarcus Cousins facing extended spell on sidelines after picking up injury against LA Clippers
5 years, 8 months ago

NBA: Golden State Warriors centre DeMarcus Cousins facing extended spell on sidelines after picking up injury against LA Clippers

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Cousins exit came with the Warriors leading 11-9 in Monday’s game. The 28-year-old collapsed to the court and failed to get up after he lunged for a loose ball San Francisco: Golden State Warriors centre DeMarcus Cousins faces an indefinite injury layoff after suffering a torn quadriceps muscle in the NBA champions’ defeat to the Los Angeles Clippers, it was …

NBA Playoffs 2019: Warriors centre DeMarcus Cousins faces indefinite layoff after injuring quadriceps muscle
5 years, 8 months ago

NBA Playoffs 2019: Warriors centre DeMarcus Cousins faces indefinite layoff after injuring quadriceps muscle

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Golden State Warriors centre DeMarcus Cousins faces an indefinite injury layoff after suffering a torn quadriceps muscle in the NBA champions’ defeat to the Los Angeles Clippers San Francisco: Golden State Warriors centre DeMarcus Cousins faces an indefinite injury layoff after suffering a torn quadriceps muscle in the NBA champions’ defeat to the Los Angeles Clippers, it was confirmed on …

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