Matt Barnes is wanted by the NYPD for questioning

[crownontherocks]

Matt Barnes is wanted by the NYPD for questioning after he allegedly choked a woman inside a nightclub early Monday morning.

DeMarcus Cousins was shown in the video after the incident, but it's not clear if he was involved in any way. If the allegations are true, Barnes is going to be in hot water.

Tmz ( yikes )

[Donoghus]

Absolutely shocking that Matt Barnes would be involved in something like this.  Shocking.

[willyd24]

From what I've read it appears that Cousins was also involved. Apparently Cousins punched a man who tried to break up the altercation with Barnes and the woman.

[crownontherocks]

From what I've read it appears that Cousins was also involved. Apparently Cousins punched a man who tried to break up the altercation with Barnes and the woman.

now we can get boogie cheaper lol

[Celtics18]

Sacramento is so lucky to have a guy like Matt Barnes as a mentor for Boogie Cousins.

[fairweatherfan]

Matt Barnes is a solid, competent role player who you'd have to be crazy to want around your locker room.  I'll wait and see on the specific allegations but his character's been known for a long time.

[saltlover]

Matt Barnes is a solid, competent role player who you'd have to be crazy to want around your locker room.  I'll wait and see on the specific allegations but his character's been known for a long time.

I was shocked the Kings gave him $12.25 million over two years.  Well, not shocked because it's the Kings, but I definitely chuckled.

[alldaboston]

I saw the video...Cousins is holding/shaking his hand as if he hit something very hard. I'm not saying Boogie definitely punched someone (maybe he was just holding Barnes back and his hand got hurt), but it's something to keep an eye on.

Edit: here's what seems to be the script of what Boogie said...you can read it for yourselves since it's a little profane: http://twitter.com/brohrbach/status/805810376541609985

[BitterJim]

Sacramento is so lucky to have a guy like Matt Barnes as a mentor for Boogie Cousins.

It's too bad they didn't keep Rondo as a mentor, too

[Celtics18]

Sacramento is so lucky to have a guy like Matt Barnes as a mentor for Boogie Cousins.

It's too bad they didn't keep Rondo as a mentor, too

I have been, and remain, a big Rondo fan.  But, haha and TP.  Good one.

[Phantom255x]

In the words of the Great Stephen A. Smith...

"I think y'all are missing the point...", DeMarcus Cousins can be traded for CHEAPER now to the Celtics 

(Jokes aside... like literally, is anyone surprised considering it's Matt Barnes...)

[rondohondo]

I don't think I want cousins, this nonsense is constant with him. Think All Horford/Jae and IT can keep him in line?

[Roy H.]

I don't think I want cousins, this nonsense is constant with him. Think All Horford/Jae and IT can keep him in line?

This is the first off the court incident I can think of, and there's no indication that Cousins was the aggressor.  I don't love him going out with Matt Barnes, but blame Vlade for surrounding him with Barnes, Lawson and Collison.

[Roy H.]

Here's Barnes' side:

A rep for the NBA star tells us ... Barnes was having a good time at Avenue Nightclub with his teammate, DeMarcus Cousins, when he went to sit at his VIP booth and accidentally "butt bumped" a woman who was at the next booth over.

Barnes claims the woman reacted by slapping him in the face, hard -- and that's when all hell broke loose.

Barnes claims the woman's crew -- which included several men -- jumped in and began to get violent. Barnes was knocked to the ground in the melee and one of the men began to choke him.

We're told Barnes got physical in an effort to protect himself. Cousins also jumped in to defend Barnes. In footage shot moments after the fight, Cousins references Barnes getting choked.

[D Dub]

gotta love exclusive night clubs.

1-wait in a line to get into a crowded room.
2-drink straight vodka (aka bottle service).
3-get all huffy when anyone accidentally bumps into you, ask about their problem. 

Reality Check:  Clubbing is a contact sport!  Chill the eff out, it was your idea to spend your time there.