DeMarcus Cousins suspended for season after physical altercations with fans
Former NBA All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins was suspended for the rest of the season in Puerto Rico's basketball league after a near-brawl with fans during a game on Monday. His team, the Guaynabo Mets, terminated his contract as well.
The 34-year-old Cousins, who played for seven teams during his NBA career, made an obscene gesture, exchanged words and repeatedly 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 whom he grabbed at, as well, while people in the stands threw liquids toward him. Cousins attempted to come back out and engage with the fans again after this, but was held back and escorted out.
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 in 2024 and 2025, respectively, before returning to the Mets in May.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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