DeMarcus Cousins News, Rumors, Updates - Denver Nuggets

Sizzling Celtics race past Nuggets 124-104

The Boston Celtics shot a sizzling 57% in routing the Nuggets 124-104 in Denver

MARCH 21, 2022 • Associated Press

Heathy usage in win Cousins accumulated 14 points (6-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one block in 20 minutes during Wednesday's 127-109 victory over the Wizards.

Impact Cousins led the Denver second unit in field-goal attempts Wednesday, capitalizing on the blowout game script but also symbolizing the healthy role he's carved out in Denver. Cousins has averaged 8.6 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 15.5 minutes per game over last five contests.

MARCH 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jokic dominates Kings as Nuggets win after blowing big lead

Nikola Jokic had 38 points, 18 rebounds and seven assists, and the Denver Nuggets held on after blowing an 18-point lead and beat the Sacramento Kings 106-100

MARCH 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Makes most of limited run Cousins provided 13 points (4-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-6 FT), six rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block in 13 minutes Monday in the Nuggets' 131-124 win over the Warriors.

Impact Since stepping in for ailing MVP candidate Nikola Jokic in Friday's 116-101 win over the Rockets and putting up a massive 31-point performance in 24 minutes, Cousins has predictably settled back into a strict backup role behind a healthy Jokic the past two games. While Jokic has resumed his dominant ways in both games, Cousins struggled mightily in Sunday's win over the Pelicans (one point on 0-for-4 shooting from the field in 10 minutes), but he bounced back in the second half of the back-to-back set. Cousins should remain a strong per-minute producer more often than not, though it'll be tough to rely on him as anything more than a deep-league asset while he's routinely playing under 20 minutes when Jokic is available.

MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jokic, Nuggets regroup to beat Pelicans 138-130 in OT

Nikola Jokic scored 30 of his 46 points in the fourth quarter and overtime and the Denver Nuggets rallied after squandering an early 21-point lead to beat the New Orleans Pelicans...

MARCH 7, 2022 • Associated Press

Turns back clock Friday Cousins ended Friday's 116-101 win over the Rockets with 31 points (10-14 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 8-9 FT), nine rebounds, four assists, one block and three steals in 24 minutes.

Impact Cousins made his first start since joining the Nuggets and stepped up in the absence of Nikola Jokic (illness). The former Pelicans and Kings big man delivered numbers he hadn't posted consistently since he injured his Achilles a few years ago, but considering his role and the fact that he should head back to the bench as soon as Jokic is available, this should be an outlier rather than the norm going forward.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nuggets' DeMarcus Cousins hangs season-high 31 points: "Let's not forget who he is" DeMarcus Cousins never doubted he could turn back the clock. He just needed an opportunity to twist the dials.

MARCH 5, 2022 • DENVERPOST.COM

Cousins leads in Jokic's absence, Nuggets beat Rockets DeMarcus Cousins, starting in place of ailing Nikola Jokic, scored a season-high 31 points and the Denver Nuggets bounced back from a loss t...

MARCH 5, 2022 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Starting Friday Cousins is starting Friday's game against the Rockets.

Impact Nikola Jokic (illness) was a late scratch Friday, so Cousins will make his first start since joining the Nuggets. Across his first 11 appearances with the team, he's averaged 7.5 points and 6.6 rebounds in 13.8 minutes per game.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gilgeous-Alexander, Roby lead Thunder by Nuggets, 119-107

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 29 points, Isaiah Roby added a career-high 26 and the injury-depleted Oklahoma City Thunder beat the heavily favored Denver Nuggets 119-107

MARCH 3, 2022 • Associated Press

Excels in blowout win Cousins finished with 19 points (7-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-6 FT), eight rebounds, six assists, one steal and one block across 18 minutes Sunday in the Nuggets' 124-92 win over the Trail...

Impact Cousins sat out Thursday in the Nuggets' first game coming out of the All-Star break while he worked to finalize a rest-of-season contract with the team, but he re-entered the rotation for both ends of Denver's weekend back-to-back set. After providing nine points, eight rebounds, two steals, one assist and one block in 14 minutes in Saturday's win over the Spurs, Cousins raised his production Sunday while getting a slight uptick in playing time due to the blowout. The four-time All-Star should remain a reliable contributor on a per-minute basis, but because he's unlikely to garner more than 20 minutes in a given game while backing up reigning MVP Nikola Jokic, Cousins is best reserved for 14-team leagues or deeper.

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nuggets beat Blazers 124-92, extend win streak to 6 games

JaMychal Green had 20 points and 10 rebounds off the bench and the Denver Nuggets pushed their winning streak to six games with a 124-92 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • Associated Press

Not on injury report Cousins (contract dispute) is off the injury report for Saturday's game against the Kings.

Impact Cousins, after a contract issue prevented him from playing Thursday, officially signed his deal Friday and should be good to go Saturday. In his eight appearances for Denver, he's averaged 6.1 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 13.1 minutes.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available Wednesday Cousins (illness) is available for Wednesday's game against the Warriors.

Impact Cousins is apparently feeling good enough to play despite being a late addition to the team's injury report due to a gastrointestinal illness. As such, he and JaMychal Green figure to split backup duties in Denver's frontcourt behind starters Jeff Green and Nikola Jokic.

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to questionable Wednesday Cousins' (illness) status has been updated to questionable for Wednesday's game against the Warriors.

Impact Cousins is now considered questionable again after the Nuggets reported he would miss Wednesday's game with a gastrointestinal illness. Even if Cousins can go, with Zeke Nnaji (hamstring) sidelined, JaMychal Green will likely see increased run in the frontcourt behind starters Jeff Green and Nikola Jokic.

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Wednesday Cousins (illness) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Warriors.

Impact Cousins was a late-add to the injury report due to a gastrointestinal illness and he is now questionable ahead of Wednesday's matchup with Golden State. If Cousins can't go, JaMychal Green could see some extra work in the Nuggets' frontcourt.

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Set to rejoin Denver Cousins plans to sign a third 10-day contract with the Nuggets and is expected to be available for Friday's game in Boston, Mike Singer of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Denver chose not to re-sign Cousins when his second 10-day deal expired Monday, with the team opting to instead preserve roster flexibility ahead of Thursday's trade deadline. The deadline came and went without Denver adding or subtracting any new players to the team, so Cousins will return to the fold to fill the roster spot he previously vacated. Over the course of his pair of 10-day deals, Cousins established himself as the top backup to starting center Nikola Jokic. It's unclear if Cousins will immediately recapture that role Friday, however, especially after JaMychal Green erupted for a season-high 20 points in 17 minutes off the bench in the Nuggets' previous game Tuesday versus the Knicks.

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jones' big 4th quarter carries Pelicans over Nuggets 113-105

Herbert Jones scored 18 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter, Brandon Ingram had 23 points and 12 assists, and the New Orleans Pelicans sent the Denver Nuggets to their third str...

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • Associated Press

Available Friday Cousins (foot) is available to play in Friday's game versus the Pelicans, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact Cousins has been sidelined for the previous three games with a sprained right foot. He will now be available to provide depth-center minutes for the team.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Friday Cousins (foot) is questionable for Friday's game against the Pelicans.

Impact Cousins has sat out the past three games with a sprained right foot, and his availability remains up in the air for Friday. JaMychal Green and Zeke Nnaji should continue to see increased run as the backup center should Cousins sit out again.

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out Wednesday Cousins (foot) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup with the Jazz.

Impact Cousins is set to miss his third consecutive game due to a right foot sprain. With Nikola Jokic and Aaron Gordon also out, the Nuggets will have to rely heavily on Jeff Green, Zeke Nnaji and JaMychal Green to run the frontcourt. Cousins' next chance to return will be Friday against the Pelicans.

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Jazz Cousins (foot) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Jazz.

Impact Cousins has missed the last two games due to a right foot sprain but has a chance to return Wednesday. Nikola Jokic (toe) is also questionable, so Zeke Nnaji and JaMychal Green could be in line for additional work.

FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mitchell and Utah face Jokic and the Nuggets

Donovan Mitchell and Nikola Jokic face off in a matchup of two of the league's best scorers when Utah and Denver hit the court

FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • Associated Press

Wolves' bench leads the way in 130-115 win against Nuggets

Jarred Vanderbilt had 18 points against his former team, and Taurean Prince scored 23 as the Minnesota Timberwolves bench led the way in a 130-115 win against the Denver Nuggets on...

FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • Associated Press

Out Tuesday Cousins (foot) is out Tuesday against the Timberwolves, Mike Singer of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Cousins will sit out a second straight game due to a sprained right foot. His next chance to play arrives Wednesday against the Jazz.

FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Sizzling Celtics race past Nuggets 124-104

Jokic dominates Kings as Nuggets win after blowing big lead

Jokic, Nuggets regroup to beat Pelicans 138-130 in OT

Gilgeous-Alexander, Roby lead Thunder by Nuggets, 119-107

Nuggets beat Blazers 124-92, extend win streak to 6 games

Jones' big 4th quarter carries Pelicans over Nuggets 113-105

Mitchell and Utah face Jokic and the Nuggets

Wolves' bench leads the way in 130-115 win against Nuggets