Kings' Cousins suspended 1 game for receiving 16th technical foul of season

The Sacramento Kings' DeMarcus Cousins has received a one-game suspension without pay for receiving his 16th technical foul of the 2013-14 season, it was announced Monday by Rod Thorn, President, Basketball Operations.

Under NBA rules, a player or coach is automatically suspended without pay for one game once he receives his 16th technical foul during a regular season.

Cousins received his most recent technical foul with 1:13 remaining in the fourth quarter of the Kings' 106-103 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on April 13, at Sleep Train Arena. Cousins will serve his suspension in the Kings' season finale on Wednesday, April 16, when Sacramento hosts the Phoenix Suns.