The NBA announced Tuesday afternoon it is investigating DeMarcus Cousin on domestic abuse allegations.
“We are aware of the report regarding DeMarcus Cousins and are investigating the allegations,” NBA spokesman Mike Bass said in a statement.
TMZ published audio of Cousins arguing with his the mother of his 7-year-old son Christy West. Cousins was upset with the woman for not allowing his son to attend his marriage ceremony to wife Monica.
Cousins is heard in footage threatening to “put a bullet in her f*****g head.”
The Lakers also acknowledged the report: “We are aware of the allegation involving DeMarcus Cousins and, of course, take this claim seriously,” the team said in a statement. “We are in the process of gathering information and will reserve further comment at this time.”