DeMarcus Cousins suspended for season, agreement terminated after brawl with

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP)– Former NBA All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins was suspended for the rest of the season in Puerto Rico’s basketball league and his group ended his contract after a brawl with fans during a game previously this week.The 34-year-old Cousins, who bet seven teams during his NBA career, made an obscene gesture, exchanged words and grabbed the arm of a fan sitting courtside Monday night before being removed by his teammates.Advertisement Cousins got a second technical nasty for his

actions and was

ejected. In the tunnel heading to the locker room, he argued with another fan while individuals in the stands tossed liquids toward him.Cousins received a$ 4,250 fine and might deal with an extra among$

5,750, the Baloncesto Superior Nacional league revealed late Tuesday.” As a company, we strongly condemn any type of violence or justification, whether

on or off the field. Safety, respect, and sportsmanship are non-negotiable worths for this franchise,”the Mets stated in a news release.It was Cousins’2nd season playing in Puerto Rico. He was averaging 18.2 points per game with nine rebounds for

a group that has a 9-18 record. In his previous stint with the Mets in the 2023 season, Cousins helped the group reach the semifinals.Advertisement In the NBA, Cousins averaged 19.6 points and 10.2 rebounds over 11 seasons. The four-time All-Star’s finest 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. ___ AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/NBA