DEMARCUS COUSINS
Denver Nuggets
Reserve List
Center
Years of Service 
: 12
: 122024-25 Year of Service Earned : No
: NoBORN: Aug 13, 1990
BIRTHPLACE: Mobile, Alabama, United States
NATIONALITY:
United States
United StatesHEIGHT:
6' 10
208cmWEIGHT:
270lbs
122kgAGE: 34
SHOOTS: Right
AGENT DETAILS
SUMMARY▴▾
DeMarcus Cousins is a 34 year old center who was born on Aug 13, 1990. He was drafted 5th overall by the Sacramento Kings in the 1st round of the 2010 draft. He has signed 13 contracts worth a total value of $96,684,526. He is represented by the agents Jeff Schwartz and Jordan Gertler of Excel Sports Management.
Bird Rights: Non-Bird (NQVFA)
CONTRACT HISTORY
: 2 - 4 years
: $15,800,134
: $15,800,134 (100%)
: RFA
AAV
: $3,950,034
: $3,950,034Cap % : 6.00
: 6.00: 
SAC
SAC: Rookie Exception
: July 7, 2010
: SalarySwish
DeMarcus Cousins signed a 2-4 year, $15,800,134 contract with the Sacramento Kings on Jul 7, 2010. The contract has a cap hit that ranges from $3,374,640 to $4,916,974.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | $3,374,640 | $3,374,640 | $3,374,640 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2011-12 | $3,627,720 | $3,627,720 (+8%) | $3,627,720 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2012-13 | Team | Yes (Jun 22, 2011) | $3,880,800 | $3,880,800 (+8%) | $3,880,800 (0→3.88M) | $0 | $0 |
| 2013-14 | Team | Yes (Oct 17, 2012) | $4,916,974 | $4,916,974 (+31%) | $4,916,974 (0→4.92M) | $0 | $0 |
| TOTAL | $15,800,134 | $15,800,134 | $15,800,134 | $0 | $0 |
Qualifying Offer: $6,519,908
GUARANTEED DETAILS
2012-13: $3,880,800 Team Option [Requirements Met]
2013-14: $4,916,974 Team Option [Requirements Met]
DESIGNATED ROOKIE SCALE EXTENSION (EXTENSION)
Maximum Contract
COMPARE THIS CONTRACTSIGNED BY: Pete D'Alessandro
BIRD RIGHTS: 
: 4 years
: $65,619,700
: $65,619,700 (100%)
: UFA
AAV: $16,404,925
: $16,404,925Cap % : 23.00
: 23.00: SAC
SAC: Bird Exception
: September 30, 2013
: SalarySwish
DeMarcus Cousins signed a 4 year, $65,619,700 contract with the Sacramento Kings on Sep 30, 2013. The contract has a cap hit that ranges from $14,746,000 to $18,063,850.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-15 Max | $14,746,000 | $14,746,000 | $14,746,000 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2015-16 Max | $15,851,950 | $15,851,950 (+8%) | $15,851,950 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2016-17 Max | $16,957,900 | $16,957,900 (+8%) | $16,957,900 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2017-18 Max | $18,063,850 | $18,063,850 (+8%) | $18,063,850 | $0 | $0 | ||
| TOTAL | $65,619,700 | $65,619,700 | $65,619,700 | $0 | $0 |
Cap Hold 2018-19: $27,095,775
CONTRACT NOTE: 25% Maximum Contract
: 1 year
: $5,337,000
: $5,337,000 (100%)
: UFA
AAV: $5,337,000
: $5,337,000Cap % : 5.00
: 5.00: 
GSW
GSW: Taxpayer-MLE
: July 6, 2018
: SalarySwish
DeMarcus Cousins signed a 1 year, $5,337,000 contract with the Golden State Warriors on Jul 6, 2018. The contract has a cap hit of $5,337,000.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | $5,337,000 | $5,337,000 | $5,337,000 | $0 | $0 | ||
| TOTAL | $5,337,000 | $5,337,000 | $5,337,000 | $0 | $0 |
Cap Hold 2019-20: $6,404,400
: 1 year
: $3,500,000
: $3,500,000 (100%)
: UFA
AAV: $3,500,000
: $3,500,000Cap % : 3.21
: 3.21: 
LAL
LAL: Cap Room
: July 6, 2019
: SalarySwish
DeMarcus Cousins signed a 1 year, $3,500,000 contract with the Los Angeles Lakers on Jul 6, 2019. The contract has a cap hit of $3,500,000.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 W | $3,500,000 | $3,500,000 | $3,500,000 | $0 | $0 | ||
| TOTAL | $3,500,000 | $3,500,000 | $3,500,000 | $0 | $0 |
Cap Hold 2020-21: $4,200,000
WAIVED: This contract was waived (
LAL - Feb 23, 2020)
LAL - Feb 23, 2020)DEAD CAP: This contract is a source of dead cap, refer to the Dead Cap section below for details
: 1 year
: $2,564,753
: $2,564,753 (100%)
: UFA
AAV: $2,564,753
: $2,564,753Cap % : 1.48
: 1.48: SalarySwish
DeMarcus Cousins signed a 1 year, $2,564,753 contract with the Houston Rockets on Nov 30, 2020. The contract has a cap hit of $1,620,564.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 W | $1,620,564 | $2,564,753 | $2,564,753 (0→2.56M) | $0 | $0 | ||
| TOTAL | $1,620,564 | $2,564,753 | $2,564,753 | $0 | $0 |
Cap Hold 2021-22: $1,669,178
GUARANTEED DETAILS
2020-21: Increase from $0 to $2,564,753 (+$2,564,753) if player is not waived [Requirements Met]
WAIVED: This contract was waived (
HOU - Feb 23, 2021)
HOU - Feb 23, 2021)DEAD CAP: This contract is a source of dead cap, refer to the Dead Cap section below for details
: 1 year
: $175,668
: $175,668 (100%)
: UFA
AAV: $175,668
: $175,668Cap % : 0.10
: 0.10: SalarySwish
DeMarcus Cousins signed a 1 year, $175,668 contract with the LA Clippers on Apr 5, 2021. The contract has a cap hit of $110,998.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | $110,998 | $175,668 | $175,668 | $0 | $0 | ||
| TOTAL | $110,998 | $175,668 | $175,668 | $0 | $0 |
CONTRACT EXPIRES: Apr 15, 2021
: 1 year
: $175,668
: $175,668 (100%)
: UFA
AAV: $175,668
: $175,668Cap % : 0.10
: 0.10: SalarySwish
DeMarcus Cousins signed a 1 year, $175,668 contract with the LA Clippers on Apr 16, 2021. The contract has a cap hit of $110,998.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | $110,998 | $175,668 | $175,668 | $0 | $0 | ||
| TOTAL | $110,998 | $175,668 | $175,668 | $0 | $0 |
CONTRACT EXPIRES: Apr 26, 2021
: 1 year
: $368,903
: $368,903 (100%)
: UFA
AAV: $368,903
: $368,903Cap % : 0.21
: 0.21: SalarySwish
DeMarcus Cousins signed a 1 year, $368,903 contract with the LA Clippers on Apr 26, 2021. The contract has a cap hit of $233,095.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | $233,095 | $368,903 | $368,903 | $0 | $0 | ||
| TOTAL | $233,095 | $368,903 | $368,903 | $0 | $0 |
Cap Hold 2021-22: $1,669,178
: 1 year
: $2,004,041
: $607,285 (30%)
: UFA
AAV: $2,004,041
: $2,004,041Cap % : 1.13
: 1.13: SalarySwish
DeMarcus Cousins signed a 1 year, $2,004,041 contract with the Milwaukee Bucks on Nov 30, 2021. The contract has a cap hit of $1,266,272.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 W | $1,266,272 | $2,004,041 | $607,285 | $0 | $0 | ||
| TOTAL | $1,266,272 | $2,004,041 | $607,285 | $0 | $0 |
Cap Hold 2022-23: $1,836,090
GUARANTEED DETAILS
2021-22: Increase from $607,285 to $2,004,041 (+$1,396,757) if player is not waived [Requirements Unmet]
WAIVED: This contract was waived (
MIL - Jan 6, 2022)
MIL - Jan 6, 2022)DEAD CAP: This contract is a source of dead cap, refer to the Dead Cap section below for details
10-DAY CONTRACT
COMPARE THIS CONTRACTSIGNED BY: Calvin Booth
AGENT: Jeff Schwartz · Excel Sports Management
BIRD RIGHTS: 
→
→: 1 year
: $151,821
: $151,821 (100%)
: UFA
AAV: $151,821
: $151,821Cap % : 0.00
: 0.00: DEN
DEN: Minimum Salary / Hardship Combined Exception
: January 21, 2022
: SalarySwish
DeMarcus Cousins signed a 1 year, $151,821 contract with the Denver Nuggets on Jan 21, 2022. The contract has a cap hit of $0.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 V | $0 | $151,821 | $151,821 | $0 | $0 | ||
| TOTAL | $0 | $151,821 | $151,821 | $0 | $0 |
VOIDED: This contract was voided (DEN - Jan 28, 2022)
DEN - Jan 28, 2022)CONTRACT EXPIRES: Jan 31, 2022
10-DAY CONTRACT
COMPARE THIS CONTRACTSIGNED BY: Calvin Booth
AGENT: Jeff Schwartz · Excel Sports Management
BIRD RIGHTS:
: 1 year
: $151,821
: $151,821 (100%)
: UFA
AAV: $151,821
: $151,821Cap % : 0.09
: 0.09: SalarySwish
DeMarcus Cousins signed a 1 year, $151,821 contract with the Denver Nuggets on Jan 28, 2022. The contract has a cap hit of $95,930.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | $95,930 | $151,821 | $151,821 | $0 | $0 | ||
| TOTAL | $95,930 | $151,821 | $151,821 | $0 | $0 |
CONTRACT EXPIRES: Feb 7, 2022
10-DAY CONTRACT
COMPARE THIS CONTRACTSIGNED BY: Calvin Booth
AGENT: Jeff Schwartz · Excel Sports Management
BIRD RIGHTS:
: 1 year
: $151,821
: $151,821 (100%)
: UFA
AAV: $151,821
: $151,821Cap % : 0.09
: 0.09: SalarySwish
DeMarcus Cousins signed a 1 year, $151,821 contract with the Denver Nuggets on Feb 10, 2022. The contract has a cap hit of $95,930.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | $95,930 | $151,821 | $151,821 | $0 | $0 | ||
| TOTAL | $95,930 | $151,821 | $151,821 | $0 | $0 |
CONTRACT EXPIRES: Feb 20, 2022
VETERAN CONTRACT (REST OF SEASON)
COMPARE THIS CONTRACTSIGNED BY: Calvin Booth
AGENT: Jeff Schwartz · Excel Sports Management
BIRD RIGHTS:
: 1 year
: $683,196
: $683,196 (100%)
: UFA
AAV: $683,196
: $683,196Cap % : 0.38
: 0.38: SalarySwish
DeMarcus Cousins signed a 1 year, $683,196 contract with the Denver Nuggets on Feb 25, 2022. The contract has a cap hit of $431,684.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | $431,684 | $683,196 | $683,196 | $0 | $0 | ||
| TOTAL | $431,684 | $683,196 | $683,196 | $0 | $0 |
Cap Hold 2022-23: $1,836,090
DEAD CAP
TYPE: WAIVERS
TEAM: Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles LakersLENGTH: 1 YEAR
VALUE: $3,500,000
DATE: February 23, 2020
| SEASON | BASE SALARY | CAP HIT | |
| 2019-20 | $3,500,000 | $3,500,000 |
Note: Waived by Los Angeles Lakers
TYPE: WAIVERS
TEAM: Houston Rockets
Houston RocketsLENGTH: 1 YEAR
VALUE: $1,620,564
DATE: February 23, 2021
| SEASON | BASE SALARY | CAP HIT | |
| 2020-21 | $2,331,593 | $1,620,564 |
Note: Waived by Houston Rockets
TYPE: WAIVERS
TEAM: Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee BucksLENGTH: 1 YEAR
VALUE: $607,285
DATE: January 6, 2022
| SEASON | BASE SALARY | CAP HIT | |
| 2021-22 | $607,285 | $607,285 |
Note: Waived by Milwaukee Bucks
SALARY PROGRESSION
CAREER STATS
Stats Powered by 
| Season | Type | Team | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OREB | DREB | REB | AST | STL | BLK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-14 | Regular | Sacramento Kings | 71 | 71 | 2298 | 1614 | 1191 | 591 | 49.6 | 7 | 0 | 0.0 | 595 | 432 | 72.6 | 218 | 613 | 831 | 207 | 109 | 91 | |
| 2014-15 | Regular | Sacramento Kings | 59 | 59 | 2013 | 1421 | 1066 | 498 | 46.7 | 8 | 2 | 25.0 | 541 | 423 | 78.2 | 185 | 562 | 747 | 210 | 90 | 103 | |
| 2015-16 | Regular | Sacramento Kings | 65 | 65 | 2246 | 1748 | 1332 | 601 | 45.1 | 210 | 70 | 33.3 | 663 | 476 | 71.8 | 158 | 589 | 747 | 214 | 101 | 92 | |
| 2016-17 | Regular |  Sacramento Kings | 55 | 55 | 1959 | 1528 | 1118 | 505 | 45.2 | 267 | 95 | 35.6 | 549 | 423 | 77.0 | 115 | 468 | 583 | 266 | 75 | 74 | |
| Regular |  New Orleans Pelicans | 17 | 17 | 574 | 414 | 314 | 142 | 45.2 | 96 | 36 | 37.5 | 121 | 94 | 77.7 | 37 | 174 | 211 | 66 | 25 | 19 | ||
| 2017-18 | Regular | New Orleans Pelicans | 48 | 48 | 1737 | 1210 | 864 | 406 | 47.0 | 294 | 104 | 35.4 | 394 | 294 | 74.6 | 105 | 512 | 617 | 257 | 79 | 76 | |
| Playoffs | New Orleans Pelicans | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2018-19 | Regular | Golden State Warriors | 30 | 30 | 771 | 488 | 371 | 178 | 48.0 | 95 | 26 | 27.4 | 144 | 106 | 73.6 | 43 | 204 | 247 | 107 | 40 | 44 | |
| Playoffs | Golden State Warriors | 8 | 5 | 133 | 61 | 53 | 21 | 39.6 | 12 | 3 | 25.0 | 25 | 16 | 64.0 | 9 | 30 | 39 | 19 | 5 | 6 | ||
| 2019-20 | Regular | Los Angeles Lakers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2020-21 | Regular |  LA Clippers | 16 | 0 | 207 | 125 | 95 | 51 | 53.7 | 19 | 8 | 42.1 | 22 | 15 | 68.2 | 23 | 49 | 72 | 16 | 13 | 6 | |
| Regular | Houston Rockets | 25 | 11 | 506 | 241 | 210 | 79 | 37.6 | 116 | 39 | 33.6 | 59 | 44 | 74.6 | 30 | 161 | 191 | 60 | 21 | 18 | ||
| Playoffs | LA Clippers | 7 | 0 | 58 | 53 | 42 | 19 | 45.2 | 10 | 4 | 40.0 | 14 | 11 | 78.6 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 3 | ||
| 2021-22 | Regular | Denver Nuggets | 31 | 2 | 431 | 276 | 206 | 94 | 45.6 | 74 | 24 | 32.4 | 87 | 64 | 73.6 | 50 | 122 | 172 | 53 | 19 | 13 | |
| Regular | Milwaukee Bucks | 17 | 5 | 287 | 154 | 118 | 55 | 46.6 | 48 | 13 | 27.1 | 38 | 31 | 81.6 | 24 | 74 | 98 | 18 | 16 | 8 | ||
| Playoffs | Denver Nuggets | 5 | 0 | 57 | 53 | 29 | 19 | 65.5 | 6 | 4 | 66.7 | 15 | 11 | 73.3 | 3 | 14 | 17 | 6 | 3 | 1 | ||
| 2013-14 | Regular | Sacramento Kings | 71 | 71 | 32.4 | 22.7 | 8.3 | 16.8 | 49.6 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 6.1 | 8.4 | 72.6 | 3.1 | 8.6 | 11.7 | 2.9 | 1.5 | 1.3 | |
| 2014-15 | Regular | Sacramento Kings | 59 | 59 | 34.1 | 24.1 | 8.4 | 18.1 | 46.7 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 25.0 | 7.2 | 9.2 | 78.2 | 3.1 | 9.5 | 12.7 | 3.6 | 1.5 | 1.8 | |
| 2015-16 | Regular | Sacramento Kings | 65 | 65 | 34.6 | 26.9 | 9.3 | 20.5 | 45.1 | 1.1 | 3.2 | 33.3 | 7.3 | 10.2 | 71.8 | 2.4 | 9.1 | 11.5 | 3.3 | 1.6 | 1.4 | |
| 2016-17 | Regular | Sacramento Kings | 55 | 55 | 35.6 | 27.8 | 9.2 | 20.3 | 45.2 | 1.7 | 4.9 | 35.6 | 7.7 | 10.0 | 77.0 | 2.1 | 8.5 | 10.6 | 4.8 | 1.4 | 1.4 | |
| Regular | New Orleans Pelicans | 17 | 17 | 33.8 | 24.4 | 8.4 | 18.5 | 45.2 | 2.1 | 5.7 | 37.5 | 5.5 | 7.1 | 77.7 | 2.2 | 10.2 | 12.4 | 3.9 | 1.5 | 1.1 | ||
| 2017-18 | Regular | New Orleans Pelicans | 48 | 48 | 36.2 | 25.2 | 8.5 | 18.0 | 47.0 | 2.2 | 6.1 | 35.4 | 6.1 | 8.2 | 74.6 | 2.2 | 10.7 | 12.9 | 5.4 | 1.7 | 1.6 | |
| Playoffs | New Orleans Pelicans | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | ||
| 2018-19 | Regular | Golden State Warriors | 30 | 30 | 25.7 | 16.3 | 5.9 | 12.4 | 48.0 | 0.9 | 3.2 | 27.4 | 3.5 | 4.8 | 73.6 | 1.4 | 6.8 | 8.2 | 3.6 | 1.3 | 1.5 | |
| Playoffs | Golden State Warriors | 8 | 5 | 16.6 | 7.6 | 2.6 | 6.6 | 39.6 | 0.4 | 1.5 | 25.0 | 2.0 | 3.1 | 64.0 | 1.1 | 3.8 | 4.9 | 2.4 | 0.6 | 0.8 | ||
| 2019-20 | Regular | Los Angeles Lakers | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| 2020-21 | Regular | LA Clippers | 16 | 0 | 12.9 | 7.8 | 3.2 | 5.9 | 53.7 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 42.1 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 68.2 | 1.4 | 3.1 | 4.5 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | |
| Regular | Houston Rockets | 25 | 11 | 20.2 | 9.6 | 3.2 | 8.4 | 37.6 | 1.6 | 4.6 | 33.6 | 1.8 | 2.4 | 74.6 | 1.2 | 6.4 | 7.6 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 0.7 | ||
| Playoffs | LA Clippers | 7 | 0 | 8.3 | 7.6 | 2.7 | 6.0 | 45.2 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 40.0 | 1.6 | 2.0 | 78.6 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.4 | ||
| 2021-22 | Regular | Denver Nuggets | 31 | 2 | 13.9 | 8.9 | 3.0 | 6.7 | 45.6 | 0.8 | 2.4 | 32.4 | 2.1 | 2.8 | 73.6 | 1.6 | 3.9 | 5.6 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 0.4 | |
| Regular | Milwaukee Bucks | 17 | 5 | 16.9 | 9.1 | 3.2 | 6.9 | 46.6 | 0.8 | 2.8 | 27.1 | 1.8 | 2.2 | 81.6 | 1.4 | 4.4 | 5.8 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.5 | ||
| Playoffs | Denver Nuggets | 5 | 0 | 11.4 | 10.6 | 3.8 | 5.8 | 65.5 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 66.7 | 2.2 | 3.0 | 73.3 | 0.6 | 2.8 | 3.4 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
SalarySwish
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