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Former NBA center and current analyst Kendrick Perkins offered candid insight into the Memphis Grizzlies’ decision to fire head coach Taylor Jenkins, calling the move both surprising and foreseeable during Friday’s broadcast of NBA Today. The Grizzlies announced Jenkins’ dismissal Friday afternoon, less than 24 hours after a 125-104 loss to the NBA-leading Oklahoma City […]

The Los Angeles Lakers looked to be in control of the game on Thursday night against the Chicago Bulls. Then, an unreal sequence ensued, and Josh Giddey’s half-court heave at the buzzer gave the Bulls the 199-117 win over the Lakers. The Lakers were outscored 44-26 in the fourth quarter on Thursday, and it was […]

LeBron James may have been aiming to generate buzz for Season 2 of his Mind The Game podcast, but the rollout has sparked more backlash than excitement. The controversy took off after it was revealed that two-time MVP Steve Nash would step in as co-host, replacing JJ Redick. Kendrick Perkins, never one to hold back, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off a huge win over the Indiana Pacers, with LeBron James overcoming a slow start to the game and redeeming himself by hitting a game-winning tip-in at the buzzer to earn a 120-119 victory. This win keeps the Lakers at fourth in the Western Conference standings, and they still […]

ESPN analyst and former NBA champion Kendrick Perkins criticized the Los Angeles Lakers’ recent performance during Tuesday’s edition of NBA Today, describing the team’s current form as “gross,” particularly on the defensive end. His comments came in the wake of the Lakers’ 118-106 loss to the Orlando Magic on Monday night, their third straight defeat. […]

Kendrick Perkins has always been known for some outlandish takes. However, this one was filled with love towards current Denver Nuggets point guard, Russell Westbrook. After Westbrook dropped a triple-double against the Golden State Warriors on Monday, Perkins remembered how great his teammate was. On the Road Trippin Podcast, he detailed where Westbrook ranks for […]

Kendrick Perkins shared his thoughts on a potential NBA Finals matchup between the Boston Celtics and Oklahoma City Thunder during Wednesday’s broadcast of NBA Today, predicting a competitive seven-game series between the two teams. “If they was to match up in the Finals, I think that series goes seven games… I really do,” Perkins said. […]

In a recent rant, ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins called out TNT’s Charles Barkley. After Barkley went on a two-minute tirade over ESPN’s NBA coverage, Perkins responded on social media. Then, Perkins called Barkley out as a guest on the Road Trippin podcast. “You’re sitting up here f****** calling everybody at ESPN fools and idiots. It’s one […]

Kenan Thompson was spot-on with his impression of Kendrick Perkins on last night’s episode of Saturday Night Live (SNL). Thompson (as Perkins) spoke about the blockbuster Luka Doncic trade, Charles Barkley beef, conspiracy theories, and of course Stephen A. Smith’s new $100 million ESPN contract during the Weekend Update segment. The center point of the […]

When it comes to the Los Angeles Lakers in 2024-25, the season has to be split into two distinct segments: before and after the acquisition of Luka Doncic. That’s right, after toiling away in the middle of the pack, looking like a flawed playoff team for much of the season, the Lakers have seemingly gone […]

Charles Barkley and Stephen A. Smith were hot names on the internet on Thursday night/Friday morning, as fans reacted to viral moments involving each outspoken television personality. The latter, who first explained his heated interaction with LeBron James following the Los Angeles Lakers’ win over the New York Knicks, decided to address Barkley’s fiery ESPN […]

Stephen A. Smith didn’t hold back as he weighed in on the back-and-forth between Charles Barkley and Kendrick Perkins. Barkley, a staple of Inside the NBA, had previously taken a shot at Perkins on live television, dismissing his claim that the Lakers “saved the NBA” and calling him a “fool.” Smith wasn’t about to let […]

Inside the NBA’s veteran analyst Charles Barkley has never been one to hold back, and his blunt honesty is a big reason he remains one of the most popular figures in sports media. On Thursday night, he stirred the pot once again with a pointed critique of ESPN. Barkley made it clear he’s fed up […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been one of the biggest stories since trading for Luka Doncic, and it’s been less about the deal and more about how it’s changed their team. The Lakers are now second in the Western Conference, and people are now starting to talk about them possibly making it to the NBA […]

On Monday evening, the Dallas Mavericks’ season came to an unofficial end when Kyrie Irving went down with a torn ACL. The injury will keep him out of the Mavericks’ lineup potentially into next season and calls into question whether Dallas will opt to shut down their other injured starters for the remainder of this […]

Kendrick Perkins feels that age is just a number in the case of Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James. After the latter celebrated his 40th birthday in December, he’s shown no signs of slowing down. Not to mention, once the Lakers traded for Luka Doncic, the team has been nearly unstoppable. They’ve been on countless […]

The battle of Los Angeles renewed on Friday night, and it was the first time that new Lakers star Luka Doncic got to be a part of the Hollywood rivalry. After a slow start in the first half, Doncic went off after halftime and finished the game with 31 points to lead the Lakers to […]

The Boston Celtics are coming off of a dominant championship run in 2024 that saw them absolutely roll through the Eastern Conference in the playoffs before swiftly dispatching the Dallas Mavericks in five games in the NBA Finals. The Celtics are having another great season in 2024-25, although they have been slightly overshadowed by the […]

ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins addressed Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James on his “weird energy” comments after Thursday’s win against the Minnesota Timberwolves. James addressed Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards and his comments regarding being the face of the league, which took a shot at NBA analysts. Perkins weighed in on LeBron’s take. James’ blanket statement about […]

With the Philadelphia 76ers falling to a 20-38 record, Paul George has shifted his full attention to turning the season around. On the latest episode of Podcast P, he announced a temporary hiatus from the show, prioritizing his efforts on getting the Sixers back on track. While the New York Knicks are in a much […]

The Philadelphia 76ers entered the 2024-25 season with such high expectations; after all, they brought in one of the best stars in a supporting role in Paul George via free agency, essentially replacing Tobias Harris who didn’t cover himself in glory in his final game for the team during the 2024 NBA playoffs. But things […]

Winning games cannot appease everyone, and that’s how Kendrick Perkins is towards Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant. Even though the Grizzlies’ stock is going up following the All-Star break, the ESPN analyst compared Austin Reaves to Morant. Although it might not be exactly appropriate considering they have two unique styles, Perkins made his point. He […]

Should Kyrie Irving earn MVP consideration? Former NBA player and current NBA analyst Kendrick Perkins believes Irving could enter the discussion, something he said on ESPN, via ClutchPoints. “They have a guy who I believe is writing a story, and could possibly be the best story in basketball by the end of the season, in […]

Kendrick Perkins’ net worth in 2025 is $28 million. Perkins is a former professional basketball player who suited up for several teams in the NBA, including the Boston Celtics, Oklahoma City Thunder, the Cleveland Cavaliers, and the New Orleans Pelicans. He is a NBA champion. Currently, Perkins serves as an analyst for ESPN. For this […]

Kendrick Perkins is the newest member of the LeBron James, All-Star Game discussion. After James announced that he wouldn’t play in the All-Star Game, the former NBA champion went off on the Lakers guard. Much similar to what Shannon Sharpe said on his podcast, Perkins was more direct. He explained on Monday’s edition of ESPN’s […]

Kendrick Perkins did not hold back on Paul George after the 76ers forward’s brutal showing in the 100-96 loss to the Brooklyn Nets. Perkins is joining a chorus of fans roasting PG-13 for scoring just two points on Wednesday night. Overall, George has had a very underwhelming season in Philadelphia so far, in a position […]

Even with trade speculation in the last 24-48 hours, Phoenix Suns All-Star Kevin Durant still has jokes for Kendrick Perkins. While the latter took to ESPN and shared his thoughts about who was the real leader during Durant’s early years, he didn’t appreciate those comments. Durant quickly responded on X (formerly Twitter) by saying “I […]

The news of the Dallas Mavericks’ blockbuster deal with the Los Angeles Lakers that sent star point guard Luka Doncic out west in exchange for star big man Anthony Davis broke on Saturday night, but the basketball world is still buzzing about it on Sunday morning. Many figures within the basketball and sports community have […]

The NBA trade deadline is coming to a close, and Kendrick Perkins isn’t a fan of what the Golden State Warriors are doing to help Stephen Curry. Even though the Warriors are committed to trading a first-round pick, there’s a catch. That catch might take too much time and keep Curry without a true No. […]

ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins delivered his take on this year’s NBA MVP race, focusing on Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic. Jokic is averaging a triple-double in 2024-25, but Perkins explained why he’s still picking Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as this year’s Most Valuable Player.  Alongside ESPN’s Stephen A Smith, Perkins explained why Jokic isn’t […]

The Jimmy Butler trade drama continues to envelope (and perhaps even consume) the Miami Heat, and it’s starting to affect their play on the court in a big way. On Thursday night, the Heat suffered an embarrassing 125-96 defeat to the Milwaukee Bucks, and at this point, getting rid of Butler might be a need […]

Why fix something that isn’t broken? That is something many fans are asking regarding the Minnesota Timberwolves’ dealings this past offseason. Fresh off a Western Conference Finals appearance, the Timberwolves organization believed that it was best for the franchise’s long-term financial health if they pulled off a trade sending Karl-Anthony Towns away to the New […]

The Jimmy Butler and Phoenix Suns trade saga continues, but there’s a new name involved. ESPN host and former NBA center Kendrick Perkins believes that Suns forward Kevin Durant is at the center of the rumors. While his name hasn’t been involved in a trade, Perkins thinks that these rumors are to keep his former […]

The New Orleans Pelicans and Zion Williamson injury saga continues. After Williamson has only played six games this season, the tension between him and the franchise is growing, game by game. Former New Orleans center and now ESPN host Kendrick Perkins explained on the Road Trippin Podcast how the former No. 1 overall pick and […]

Kendrick Perkins thinks that a De’Aaron Fox trade, specifically to the Denver Nuggets, is a real possibility. But why? Is it because he sees the vision of the Kentucky product playing alongside one of the best players in the NBA? Or maybe he wants to see the Sacramento Kings start a rebuild after spending years […]

In their 118-104 NBA Cup quarter-final victory against the Dallas Mavericks, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder sent a message to the rest of the NBA, according to ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins. Perhaps that’s the reason for Gilgeous-Alexander’s playoff-feel remark after eliminating the Mavericks on Tuesday. SGA’s impressive 39-point performance on 15-of-23 shooting, including five […]

The Atlanta Hawks are currently one of the most confusing teams in the NBA. First, they gave the lowly Washington Wizards two of their three wins, while they defeated the Eastern Conference’s top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers twice, even dropping 135 points on them at one time. Moreover, part of this confusion is the offensive fluidity of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were obliterated by the Miami Heat on Wednesday night, losing by a final score of 134-93. LA has now dropped three of their past four games overall, and they hold a 12-10 record. So, are the Lakers in trouble? There is plenty of time for the Lakers to bounce back, as […]

Isaiah Hartenstein and the Oklahoma City Thunder stretched their collective and individual streaks to four straight, beating the Los Angeles Lakers 101-93, and the veteran center recorded a double-double. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a team-high 36 points, while Hartenstein extended his double-double streak in the win. He finished with 11 points and a season-high 18 rebounds, […]