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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 […]

With the NBA season winding down, now is the time when experts and casuals alike are putting in their predictions for what will unfold during the upcoming NBA playoffs. LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have been red hot as of late, including picking up a dominant road win over the Oklahoma City Thunder […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are currently in a three-way tie with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Memphis Grizzlies with a 44-32 record, and if the season ended today, they will be hosting the 7/8 play-in tournament game against the Grizzlies. Nonetheless, with six games remaining in the season, the Clippers would prefer to escape the play-in […]

After the Oklahoma City Thunder made franchise history by capturing their 61st win against the Memphis Grizzlies, they tacked on two more to extend their winning streak to 10, and it caught the eye of ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins. The former Thunder center is now predicting an appearance in this year’s NBA Finals and calling the […]

The New Orleans Pelicans made the decision to shut down Zion Williamson, as well as CJ McCollum, for the season. Despite Williamson having another inconsistent campaign in terms of availability, Kendrick Perkins still has a good feeling about Williamson and his future in the NBA. “I’m feeling great about Zion [Williamson]… from what I’m hearing […]

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 […]