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Sean Cunningham: DeMarcus Cousins said he believed the fan was a Kings fan, and that was even worse #nbakings Twitter @News10Sean

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#SacKings: Danilo Gallinari on addressing the referees about DeMarcus Cousins' trash talk: "When you do trash talking, as long as you don't disrespect, I'm cool with that. But he was disrespecting me, thats why I approached him. I never approached nobody who wants to trash talk to me. I like that, I love that. But that has to be in the respect area. If you go out of the respect area, it doesn't work with me so that's why I wanted to talk to the ref." Gallinari refused to elaborate on what Cousins said, citing his Italian background as a cultural divide in the trash talk. Sulia

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Marc J. Spears: Kings Tyreke Evans and DeMarcus Cousins have been given the impression that they would not be dealt, a source said. Twitter @SpearsNBAYahoo

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On retro night at Sleep Train Arena, fans got a massive, perpetual wave going in garbage time. DeMarcus Cousins decided to join in from the bench. SB Nation

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Al Jefferson and Kings center DeMarcus Cousins have developed something of a rivalry, with the younger Sacramento player experiencing some of his most volatile climaxes against Jefferson and the Jazz. But it’s not the way it looks on the outside, Jefferson said. "He’s never barked at me," Jefferson said, adding, "me and him [are] real good friends." Salt Lake Tribune

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The Sacramento Kings center was ejected at halftime Monday night during a 98-91 overtime loss to the Utah Jazz. He approached referee Tre Maddox and proceeded to get in his ear about something, then was ejected by referee Scott Foster after apparently crossing some sort of line. The ejection came because it was Cousins' second technical foul of the game, his first coming with 2 minutes, 23 seconds to go before the half. "Cousins said he told the ref not to act like a 'bleeping female' to get his second tech," Sacramento Bee beat reporter Jason Jones tweeted, later clarifying the tweet was the censored, family-friendly version. "I shouldn't have said that," Cousins said of the curse word. "That's about it." USA Today Sports

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This blowup was particularly inexplicable. Both teams had retreated to their locker rooms, but Cousins felt the need to say something. Maddox seemed to ignore him, though he made the decision to walk over to the other referees. "I think there was conversation on both sides and the referee got to the point where he didn't want to hear any more," Kings coach Keith Smart said. "The part where it is halftime and you're walking toward them, you will probably always get in trouble doing that." USA Today Sports

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Cousins was called for a personal foul while diving for the ball against Philadelphia center Spencer Hawes. After the foul, Cousins slammed the ball against the floor while still sitting on the court. "I was mad that I fouled," Cousins said. "I wasn't mad about the call. I was mad I didn't steal it. I never really got an explanation (for the technical)." Sacramento Bee

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The technical was Cousins' first since Jan. 14. He would be suspended for one game if he reaches 16 technicals. A suspension would follow with every other technical from then on. The Lakers' Kobe Bryant, the Clippers' Blake Griffin and Matt Barnes and the Knicks' Carmelo Anthony also began play Friday with nine technicals. Sacramento Bee

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DeMarcus Cousins remains firmly off-limits while the Kings are in sale limbo, according to NBA front-office sources. ESPN.com

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Just as Boston reporters asked Garnett about Jared Sullinger‘s absence from the Rising Stars Challenge, Sacramento’s contingent questioned Cousins about the snub of Isaiah Thomas. “I feel like that’s on the organization,” said Cousins. “There’s no reason Isiah shouldn’t have been in that game. He’s had an incredible year, and once again he’s not even mentioned, so I feel like that’s on the organization.” WEEI.com

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Cousins later went on to say that if there is one thing he's learned about the NBA, it's that it's a business, through and through, which is a culture shift that he says is new to him. "I'm a loyal guy," Cousins said. "I'm a family-orientated guy. But not so much in this league. You've kind of got to look out for yourself most of the time and always do what's best for you." Boston Globe

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And there also have been the trade rumors, including those tied to the Celtics, whom Cousins and the Sacramento Kings face Wednesday night at TD Garden. Still, Cousins, speaking Wednesday morning at shootaround, downplayed the trade rumors -- and there have been plenty of them. Related Rajon Rondo’s absence at Celtics practice is palpable “I didn’t even know my name was in trade talks,” he said. “That’s part of the deal [though]. There’s always going to be allegations.” Boston Globe

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Of course, Cousins said he isn’t astonished his name has come up in said talks that he was unaware existed. “I’m not surprised,” he said. “I am a pretty decent player.” Boston Globe

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Several GMs have told me that their calls to the Kings about Cousins' availability are being rebuffed. With the team currently for sale, it makes sense that president of basketball operations Geoff Petrie's hands are tied, even if he wants to trade Cousins. ESPN.com

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Cousins has received three suspensions this season – the NBA suspended him two games for confronting San Antonio Spurs broadcaster Sean Elliot after a game, and another game for hitting Dallas guard O.J. Mayo below the belt; and the Kings gave him another one-game suspension for conduct detrimental to the team after a halftime confrontation with Coach Keith Smart. “I talked to him all the time. Just tell him to keep his head,” Wall said. “Sometimes, certain things don’t go his way. Sometimes you get suspended, sometimes you get bad fouls because you’re a physical player and you’re bigger than a lot of guys. Just keep playing through them. Whenever he’s on the court, he’s doing a great job when he’s not in foul trouble or suspended.” Washington Post

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Also dying down recently: Trade talk involving Kings center DeMarcus Cousins. Much like the Grizzlies did with Gay, the Kings merely held exploratory conversations involving Cousins. It looks as if Cousins will remain in Sacramento at least until the impending sale of the team is finalized. FOXSportsOhio

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With the Sacramento Kings on the verge of being sold to a Seattle ownership group, league sources say the Kings are frozen in terms of making deals. It’s not out of the question to see that changing before the trade deadline. However, sources have been pretty adamant that nothing is really going on with the Kings because of all the uncertainties surrounding the club. HoopsWorld

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There was a real push for DeMarcus Cousins when the team suspended him a few weeks ago. However, the Kings didn’t engage anything then and are not engaging anyone now. HoopsWorld

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Dave Mason: Cousins touched on Barkley's comments from NBA on TNT and said Barkley has no room to talk. "He's a grown man still doing stupid things." Twitter @DeuceMason

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