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DeMarcus Cousins Suspended for Season, Released by Guaynabo After Puerto Rico Brawl

Prompted by a viral video of his June 9 altercation with fans during and after his ejection, the league suspended him for the season; the Mets terminated his contract.

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Dwight Howard #39 of the Philadelphia 76ers and DeMarcus Cousins #15 of the Houston Rockets speak before playing at Wells Fargo Center on February 17, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Overview

  • Cousins was ejected on June 9 after grabbing a courtside fan’s arm and making an obscene gesture during a BSN game against Vaqueros de Bayamón.
  • As he walked off the court, fans hurled drinks and food at him, leading Cousins to lunge toward the stands before teammates and security restrained him.
  • The Baloncesto Superior Nacional announced a season-long suspension and a $4,250 fine, with an additional $5,750 penalty possible pending further review.
  • On June 11 the Guaynabo Mets confirmed they had terminated Cousins’s contract, ending his second stint with the team.
  • Before the incident, Cousins was averaging 18.2 points and nine rebounds per game in his return to Puerto Rico’s BSN league.