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Russell Westbrook is many things. A triple-double machine, an NBA MVP, a fireball of endless energy, and a fashion icon. For ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins, Westbrook is also like a boxer. In a story by Brian Lewis of the New York Post, Perkins talked about the Eastern Conference scenarios in the NBA Playoffs. He said […]

The 2020-21 season has been a sheer disappointment for the Boston Celtics. They’re barely above .500 after back-to-back losses to the Miami Heat, which ended any possibility of potentially securing a top-six seed. The play-in tournament is the likely scenario for the C’s right now. With Jaylen Brown recently going down with a season-ending wrist […]

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray thinks it’s downright foolish people are still debating who deserves the 2020-21 NBA MVP Award. Murray’s teammate Nikola Jokic would seem to be the clear favorite. But longtime NBA center and current analyst Kendrick Perkins feels otherwise. Perkins tweeted Monday he felt Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul should be […]

Retired NBA big man and current ESPN commentator/analyst Kendrick Perkins has been known to come out with a number of contentious statements through the years. The one-time NBA champ has another hot take right now, and it’s not one that will please the Philadelphia 76ers faithful. According to Perk, he firmly believes that once it […]

After Stephen Curry dropped 49 points against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday, ex-NBA player turned ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins offered an apology to the Golden State Warriors star, taking back everything bad he has said. Following Curry’s epic performance, Perkins trooped to Twitter to express his thoughts on the two-time MVP. Perkins even revealed the […]

Boston Celtics president Danny Ainge was pleased to hear Jayson Tatum cleared the air with Kendrick Perkins. The former Celtics big man criticized Tatum earlier this month for showing poor body language, also demanding he show better leadership: Jayson Tatum, you got paid the big bucks! You have the body language and energy level of […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum had an incredible night as he erupted against the Minnesota Timberwolves last Friday. Tatum dropped a career-high 53 points on the Timberwolves with former Celtic and current ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins taking a slice of the credit.  This led fans to commence the roasting on social media.  I promise you […]

Jayson Tatum just dropped a 50-piece for the Boston Celtics on Friday in a 145-136 overtime win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. While the rest of the basketball world was heaping praise on the 23-year-old, the one and only Kendrick Perkins decided to grab the credit for Tatum’s 53-point explosion. Perkins was quick to make known […]

Former Boston Celtics center Kendrick Perkins had some choice words for current Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum after a loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday. Celtics general manager Danny Ainge said he respects Perkins as a person, but added he hopes his players drown out the noise coming from the pundits and analysts: “I think Perk […]

With the NBA playoffs just around the corner, the Brooklyn Nets aim to win their first NBA championship since 1976. The front office has done a tremendous job in obtaining superstar talent and a plethora of rotational players to make the roster as strong as possible. After garnering a super team, one would think Brooklyn […]

In a scathing tweet, former Boston Celtics center Kendrick Perkins voiced his disdain for his old team’s recent performances. The Celtics don’t have any CHEMISTRY and their lack of effort on the defensive end is disturbing to watch! 🗣Stop complaining about calls and get back in transition. My God!!! Carry on… — Kendrick Perkins (@KendrickPerkins) […]

The Boston Celtics haven’t had the season they envisioned having thus far and Kendrick Perkins believes he knows the reason why. While speaking about the woes of the Celtics this season with Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports, Perkins said that Boston has a sense of entitlement that is holding them back. "It almost feels like […]

Minnesota Timberwolves rookie Anthony Edwards should be the new face of the team, at least for former NBA veteran Kendrick Perkins. He claimed on Twitter that the team can trade everyone else and focus on building around the 19-year-old guard instead moving forward. Minnesota can trade EVERYONE and build around Anthony Edwards!!! #AntMan — Kendrick […]

Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks is one of the brightest young stars in the league. The 22-year-old Slovenian wing dropped 22 points on Wednesday night against the San Antonio Spurs, and in doing so, passed Kendrick Perkins on the all-time scoring list. Perkins has long been a vocal skeptic of Doncic, so Mavs Moneyball […]

New Brooklyn Nets signing Blake Griffin has called his dunk over former Oklahoma City Thunder center Kendrick Perkins “the most memorable dunk” of his career. In a wide ranging AMA with Bleacher Report, Griffin singled out the monster slam over Perkins as his favorite after being asked what the most memorable dunk of his career […]

Kevin Durant may be too injured to play at the moment, but his roasting ability is still on point. Appearing on Inside the NBA Thursday night to announce his choice of players for the upcoming All-Star matched slated for Sunday night, Durant took a moment to remind viewers of Kendrick Perkins’ inability to pronounce Nikola […]

Former NBA veteran Kendrick Perkins has argued to bring back point guard Rajon Rondo to the Boston Celtics amid the team’s struggles as of late. He claimed that his former teammate isn’t doing well with the Atlanta Hawks and that the Celtics would make good use of his services for the remainder of the season, […]

Former NBA veteran Kendrick Perkins didn’t mince his words as he admitted that the current Boston Celtics team has underwhelmed as of late. With their ongoing slump, Perkins claimed that they may not even make it out of the first round amid the high expectations set around the team this season, via NBC Sports Boston. […]

Perhaps even more relevant than the recent firing of Ryan Saunders is the fact that the Minnesota Timberwolves organization glossed over current assistant coach David Vanterpool for the newly-opened post. Personalities from around the league have had their say about the matter, with the latest being none other than Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are still widely regarded as the team to beat in the stacked Western Conference this season. Kendrick Perkins, however, recently warned LeBron James and and his supporting cast not to rest on their laurels anytime soon. The Utah Jazz and the Los Angeles Clippers will likely give them a dog fight […]

Milwaukee Bucks fans would want to tread lightly on this one as everyone’s beloved vet-turned-analyst Kendrick Perkins delivers a hot take on their superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. The reigning back-to-back MVP is having another terrific season as the Bucks’ leader but we all know that everyone loves to hate at someone who’s on top. Enter, Kendrick […]

James Harden is a good basketball player. Even without fellow superstar teammates Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving due to injuries, Harden led the Brooklyn Nets to a hard-earned 128-124 road win over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday. Harden finished with spectacular numbers of team-high 38 points, seven rebounds, and 11 assists. He took charge in […]

With the NBA season a couple of months in, fans and analysts alike are discussing who the MVP of the season is thus far. While LeBron James, Nikola Jokic, and Joel Embiid are favorites, Kendrick Perkins believes Stephen Curry has a case for the award due to his situation with the Golden State Warriors. During […]

Kendrick Perkins was so impressed by Ben Simmons’ defense that he couldn’t help but write an expletive tweet about it. Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers were bested by the Portland Trail Blazers, 118-114 at Moda Center on Thursday. Still, Perkins gushed over Simmon’s lockdown defense against Damian Lillard and company. Ben Simmons defense is MF […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder were unable to defeat the Miami Heat in the 2012 NBA Finals, and Kendrick Perkins believes part of the reason why is due to James Harden’s off-court activities. While speaking about the 2012 NBA Finals, Perkins revealed that Harden’s strip club habits played a role in the Thunder losing the series. Perkins, […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has gotten off to a slow start this season, putting up numbers well below his averages. Earlier this month, former NBA player and ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins came to his defense, referring to him as the heart and soul of the Warriors. He even stated that numbers lie at […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo won the NBA MVP award last season—his second consecutive trophy—but former NBA center Kendrick Perkins, now an ESPN analyst, believes that it should’ve been Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James’ achievement (via “First Take”). .@KendrickPerkins calls LeBron being the MVP favorite "appropriate." "[Last year] LeBron James was robbed! He was […]

The end of the Washington Wizards and Houston Rockets duel on Tuesday showed a disgruntled Bradley Beal on the bench. His frustrations are understandable as his team fell to a horrendous 3-10 record. And in today’s era of the professional ball where players hold control over their futures, there are now whispers that Beal might […]

Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors came to the Staples Center with their eyes on the W, and sure enough, they didn’t stop until they got it. The Warriors were down pretty much the entire game as LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers kept them at bay. However, Curry and the Dubs came […]

ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins loves to stir things up with his often juicy conspiracy theories about the NBA. The former champion ignited some curiosity online yet again following an intriguing tweet on Friday concerning the Los Angeles Lakers and their reserve guard Talen Horton-Tucker. According to Perkins, the reigning champions are purposely trying to bring […]

Kyrie Irving is known for many things—good and bad. While he dazzles fans with his handles, he also rubs some people the wrong way with his strange antics. Kyrie has gifted the NBA community with the elderly pick-up legend Uncle Drew and he also gave fans years of flat Earth jokes. Most recently, he’s reportedly […]

Draymond Green has been known to post unflattering numbers throughout his career. He has been repeatedly mocked for his so-called quadruple-singles. But given the Golden State Warriors’ success whenever he’s on the floor, Green’s positive impact is undeniable. This is what former NBA champion Kendrick Perkins echoed prior to the Warriors’ game against the Indiana […]

The Boston Celtics have some of the better talent in the NBA, especially in the backcourt and the wing spots. Kemba Walker is a multiple-time All-Star. Jayson Tatum developed into a full-fledged superstar in his third season, and Marcus Smart is one of the best defensive players in the NBA. However, longtime NBA center and […]

Retired NBA player-turned-analyst Kendrick Perkins usually takes flak for his unpopular opinions on air. But his latest assessment of the similarities between Utah Jazz superstar Donovan Mitchell and first-ballot Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade’s game couldn’t be any more spot on. Speaking to Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson of Heavy.com on Monday, Perk made valid points […]

The Los Angeles Lakers claimed their championship ring on NBA opening night on Wednesday. This gave LeBron James his fourth ring, further reaffirming his legacy. So in the spirit of giving, ESPN host Kendrick Perkins marked the occasion with a Christmas song that wants to remind everyone that in his eyes, LeBron is the Greatest […]

Houston Rockets guard James Harden’s trade saga has generated a lot of noise in recent weeks, but he was also in headlines for other reasons on Tuesday. Harden took the floor for the Rockets’ matchup against the San Antonio Spurs appearing to have more girth than he has in the past. Pictures of Harden’s frame […]

Talen Horton-Tucker had another inspired showing for the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night, which left more than a few folks impressed. For his part, former NBA champ and current ESPN analyst/commentator Kendrick Perkins was so moved by the 20-year-old’s performance that it prompted a comparison to the late, great Kobe Bryant — somewhat. According […]

Former Boston Celtics big man Kendrick Perkins is more than just an NBA Champion and NBA Analyst, he’s a mentor too. Tristan Thompson spoke up about the impact that Perkins had on him when Thompson first entered the league. He went on to say that Perkins was a great role model for Thompson in Cleveland. […]

Isaiah Thomas’ dream for an NBA comeback is still very much alive at this point, and as it appears, it looks like he has his eyes set on the Los Angeles Clippers. Thomas recently responded to a Kendrick Perkins tweet demanding that the Clippers give the 5-foot-9 point guard a shot, in what is a […]