Cousins is out of the box! He could be banned for the remainder of the season or face a $10,000 fine

On June 11, Beijing time, the Puerto Rico National Basketball League (BSN) announced the following penalties and fines for the clash that occurred during the match between the Guainavo Metropolitano and the Bayamon Cowboys at the Rubén Rodriguez Stadium on June 9, local time.

Former NBA player DeMarcus Cousins was sent off after a clash with fans in this game.

Cousins first argued with the fan on the sidelines, and then made an obscene gesture of touching his lower body, and it was this provocative gesture that angered the fan on the sidelines, who went directly to Cousins with his middle finger, and Cousins then responded with his middle finger and wanted to step forward and punch the fan, but fortunately, his teammates arrived in time to stop the two, and the conflict did not further ferment.

As Cousins returned to the locker room, fans continued to boo and a few fans poured drinks at Cousins, who became emotional but was held back by multiple staff members.

Punishment of Cousins –

Guainawa Metropolitano player DeMarcus Cousins has been suspended and fined $4,250 for the remainder of the 2025 season for a malicious foul, a technical foul and incitement to violence or provocation.

In addition, given the seriousness of the incident, the player was asked to provide a reason why the $5,750 penalty should not be imposed. In summary, it could face a total fine of $10,000.

Punishment for Bayamon Cowboys –

Fan Penalties:

Fans who make inappropriate provocative gestures and incite violence in the technical station area will be banned from participating in the rest of the season;

Fans who throw liquids and other objects at players must be named and banned from the remainder of the season. This also applies to other fans who have been identified as having been involved in the conflict after an investigation.

Security Requirements:

Ongoing security must be maintained for the remainder of the season in the areas where the conflict occurred and in the technical station area, ensuring that only authorized personnel have access to the stadium and playing areas;

Fan access to the technical station area is not a right, but a privilege that can be revoked at any time. No abusive, provocative, or verbally offensive people are allowed to enter the area. As a result, the Cowboys are required to submit a communication and corrective action plan for spectators in the area to ensure compliance and accountability for violations.

Venue Risk Warning:

In the event of a further verbal or physical assault by a fan directly or indirectly against a BSN member, the Cowboys' home court may be closed and subsequent home games will be moved to another venue.

Team Penalty Notice:

The Bayamon Cowboys were asked to provide a reason why they should not have been fined $7,500 for the fans' conduct in the incident. Not only did fans make defiant gestures, trespass into the technical station area, but also threw glasses and other items containing liquids at BSN members.