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Kendrick Perkins had an intriguing take to share about New Orleans Pelicans draftee Derik Queen. The Atlanta Hawks selected Queen with the 13th pick of the 2025 NBA Draft during the first round on Wednesday night. However, they sent him to New Orleans in exchange for picks, giving him a unique start to his NBA […]

People have used countless adjectives to describe 18-year-old phenom Cooper Flagg, the man who will officially be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft on Wednesday night. ESPN continues to pour out heaping piles of praise ahead of the festivities, marveling at his immense potential and incredibly versatile skill set. Analyst Kendrick […]

The offseason has not YET officially begun for every NBA team. Regardless, this year’s Kevin Durant trade saga has the league’s attention, with the New York Knicks reportedly ‘making it clear’ that they would not be pursuing the future Hall of Famer. Parties that have demonstrated recent interest include the Miami Heat, Toronto Raptors, Houston […]

Jaren Jackson Jr. stands out as one of the best big men in the NBA. However, former player Kendrick Perkins has his qualms about the Memphis Grizzlies star. Perkins appeared on a June 19 edition of Gilbert Arenas’ “Gil’s Arena” podcast. He likes the skillset Jackson showcases on the court with his shooting and defense, […]

After Oklahoma City Thunder star Jalen Williams scored 40 points in Game 5 to lead the team past the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, it had the basketball world buzzing about where he ranks as one of the best No. 2 options. The Thunder guard would even be compared to Scottie […]

The Indiana Pacers watched a major scare during Game 5. Tyrese Haliburton walked into the locker room early against the Oklahoma City Thunder. And earned a “scared” label from Kendrick Perkins. Haliburton suffered a calf ailment in the Monday NBA Finals matchup. Perkins, however, saw a star who needed to sit. These words got caught […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made his way up as one of the best players in the NBA. Former player Kendrick Perkins had high remarks about the young MVP’s skillset. Perkins talked about Gilgeous-Alexander during ESPN’s pregame show ahead of Game 3 of the 2025 NBA Finals between the Thunder and Indiana Pacers […]

The Indiana Pacers just didn’t bring enough to the table in Game 2 after suffering a 123-107 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Point guard Tyrese Haliburton struggled a bit as well, as he only scored five points going into the fourth quarter of the contest. While discussing Haliburton’s postgame comments, Richard Jefferson took the […]

Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker is set to begin his 11th NBA season in 2025-26, but team success has largely eluded him. During his first five years, the Suns struggled to find the right pieces around the 28-year-old, and Booker didn’t make his playoff debut until his sixth season. Booker helped lead the Suns to […]

Former NBA center Kendrick Perkins pointed to LeBron James and Dwyane Wade as key influences behind the breakup of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s young core, citing conversations from the 2012 Olympics that he believes swayed James Harden’s decision to seek a larger role elsewhere. Speaking on The Zach Lowe Show ahead of the Oklahoma City […]

Former NBA player Kendrick Perkins issued a blunt reflection on Kevin Durant’s legacy during a recent appearance on The Stephen A. Smith Show, reigniting tensions surrounding Durant’s departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder. Perkins, now an analyst for ESPN, questioned whether Durant has a franchise he can truly call home. Despite playing nine seasons with […]

Despite the Indiana Pacers advancing to the NBA Finals after beating the New York Knicks to win the Eastern Conference, part of the conversation has surrounded the winner of the series MVP. As Pacers star Pascal Siakam won the Larry Bird Trophy over teammate Tyrese Haliburton, one person who gave their opinion on the matter […]

Before the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 4-1 to reach the NBA Finals, ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins crowned Shai Gilgeous-Alexander the franchise’s best player ever. Perkins doubled down on that take. After watching Gilgeous-Alexander lead the Thunder in Game 5 at the Paycom Center, Perkins says this year’s Oklahoma City team is a deeper […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Despite the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 3-1 lead in the Western Conference Finals, ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins says their series against Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves is far from over. If there’s one thing Perkins has learned about Edwards, it’s his ability to respond amidst playoff adversity. It’s why he wasn’t surprised […]

It’s been an up and down Western Conference Finals for Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards, who followed up his epic Game 3 performance with a quiet 16 points in Minnesota’s Game 4 loss vs the Oklahoma City Thunder. The loss put the Thunder up 3-1 in the series, meaning the Timberwolves will be facing elimination […]

The Indiana Pacers are playing some good basketball in this postseason, and many people probably did not expect them to make it to the Eastern Conference Finals. Nonetheless, they defeated the Milwaukee Bucks and Cleveland Cavaliers in five games, and they’re now leading their series against the New York Knicks 2-1. The Pacers play a […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shows each game how unguardable he is for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Former Thunder forward Kendrick Perkins offered an anti-SGA tactic for the NBA Playoffs, per a conversation he had with three championship coaches. Perkins, who played for the last Thunder team to make the NBA Finals, shared what the tactic is. Which […]

Former NBA center and current ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins declared Shai Gilgeous-Alexander the greatest player in Oklahoma City Thunder history during Friday’s broadcast of NBA Today, citing the MVP’s historic production and postseason dominance. “Let’s talk about SGA. The greatest Thunder of all-time,” Perkins said. “He already joined the company of Michael Jordan this year […]

Former Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Kevin Durant trolled ESPN analyst and former teammate Kendrick Perkins on social media. After Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder took a 1-0 lead against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals, Perkins reflected on his postseason run during his time in Oklahoma City. A particular segment of Road Trippin […]

The NBA is down to its final four teams as the conference finals is ready to get underway. While the remaining teams may not be who everyone expected after surprising losses by the Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers, there are still a pair of great matchups in Knicks-Pacers and Thunder-Timberwolves to look […]

The Denver Nuggets are getting ready for their second consecutive Game 7. After beating the Los Angeles Clippers in front of the home crowd in Denver in the first round, Nikola Jokic and company will now have to get it done on the road against the Oklahoma City Thunder. However, Kendrick Perkins dropped an insane […]

The New York Knicks are poised to beat the Boston Celtics and advance to the Eastern Conference Finals. They have a 3-2 lead. They won the first two games in Boston after the Celtics blew two straight 20-point leads. Now, Jayson Tatum is injured and won’t be available for the rest of the playoffs. The […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are storming through the NBA playoffs, and it’s not just their stars drawing attention. This week, Kendrick Perkins had praise for the Thunder, and it quickly exploded across social media after the ESPN analyst delivered a bold take on the team’s elite bench depth, with quite the comparison for the teams […]

With the season-ending injury to Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum, there’s no denying that it will be up to Jaylen Brown to lead the team as they’re down 3-1 to the New York Knicks. Before the Celtics prepare for Game 5, looking to extend the series, former NBA player Kendrick Perkins has a request for […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves were able to tie the series in Game 2 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, and it was a better performance than what they had in Game 1. One of the reasons for the improved play was Anthony Edwards, who had a better outing as well in Game 2, as he finished with 20 […]

Despite the Houston Rockets making a valiant comeback in the series, the Golden State Warriors advanced to the second round thanks to a 103-89 Game 7 win. Golden State has looked as good as ever, and many are starting to believe this team could go on another championship run. With that in mind, NBA analyst […]

Kendrick Perkins believes the “face of the league” conversation surrounding Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is inevitable, whether he wants it or not. Edwards and the Timberwolves are coming off a stunning 4-1 series win over the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. The star guard had strong performances […]

As the NBA world reacts to Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2024-25 campaign coming to an end, ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins delivered a harsh take on the guard’s defense against the Minnesota Timberwolves. After the Timberwolves eliminated the Lakers in Game 5, Perkins zeroed in on Doncic’s defensive performance. Doncic, who suffered a […]

As Kendrick Perkins blamed Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick for the collapse in Game 4 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the basketball analyst’s focus wasn’t just on him. While Lakers star Luka Doncic has been the topic of conversation after the 116-113 Game 4 loss, Perkins would humble the player, even giving some credit […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are in an unenviable position after four games in the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. After suffering a 116-113 road loss at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night, the Lakers are now in a 3-1 series hole, just a loss away from being out of contention […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have been one of the most disappointing teams in the NBA playoffs so far, but there is still time for them to turn it around. The Bucks lost each of the first two games of their first round series against the Indiana Pacers, leading to a lot of Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors, […]

Kendrick Perkins went off on Grizzlies power forward Jaren Jackson Jr. the day after Memphis’ 131-80 Game 1 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Western Conference’s No. 8 seed was embarrassed on Sunday while the Thunder looked every bit the 68-win team they were during the regular season. And OKC did this even with […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will play the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 of their first 2025 postseason series on Saturday. There will be plenty of attention on LeBron James and Luka Doncic headed into the matchup. NBA analyst Kendrick Perkins believes Austin Reaves is the team’s “most important player“, however. “Look, all eyes are gonna […]

ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins changed his opinion on who should win this year’s DPOY award, voting for Oklahoma City Thunder guard Lu Dort over Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green, and explained why. After Perkins called the 2024-25 Thunder the best team in franchise history, he’s been watching the games closely, pinpointing the difference between […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently gearing up for a first round playoff matchup against an opponent yet to be determined. The Lakers recently clinched the third seed in the Western Conference, winning 50 games in their first season with head coach JJ Redick. Still, the Lakers aren’t without their skeptics in the national media, […]

ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins is warning New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau ahead of this year’s postseason. With the playoffs only weeks away, Thibodeau rested most of his starting lineup, a strategy hoping to give his guys extra juice ahead of what the Knicks hope is a deep playoff run. If not, Perkins predicts […]

ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins gave Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo his flowers, mentioning Hall of Fame forward Tim Duncan, in his latest take on the postseason. After a 136-111 blowout win against the New Orleans Pelicans, Antetokounmpo commended his Bucks’ mindset before the postseason. In delivering his playoff predictions for the Eastern Conference, Perkins picked […]

As the Boston Celtics face the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night, there are two games remaining before the playoffs begin as the team led by star Jayson Tatum and others looks to win back-to-back titles. With the Celtics mapping out the path to their second straight championship, there is no doubt the hate continues for […]

As Luka Doncic made his return to face the Dallas Mavericks, fans were reminded once again about the blockbuster trade that had a lot of people asking for the firing of general manager Nico Harrison. As Harrison had to listen to the “Fire Nico” chants from Mavericks fans be louder during the loss to the […]