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Anthony Davis put up a defensive clinic for the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, as he locked down Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler in a crucial Game 4 matchup between these two sides. NBA analyst and former NBA champion Kendrick Perkins was left in awe of Davis’ brilliance on the defensive end, and Perkins used […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving isn’t exactly the most universally liked personality in the world — he isn’t necessarily everybody’s cup of tea. Some people have criticized Irving in the past, including former NBA center Kendrick Perkins. The unfiltered Nets playmaker recently joined Kevin Durant’s podcast and gave his honest thoughts on the “bird brain” […]

Is Kevin Durant of the Nets to blame for Kyrie Irving looking down on LeBron James of the Lakers in the clutch? That’s what Kendrick Perkins thinks. Going on ESPN’s NBA Hoop Streams, Perkins called out Durant for allowing Irving to make a comment like he did on Durant’s podcast. “As much as I believe […]

Former NBA big man Kendrick Perkins believes Anthony Davis compliments LeBron James better than any other teammate The King has played with during his legendary career, even the great Dwyane Wade. Upon seeing Perkins’ tweet, Wade responded and actually agreed with Big Perk. I agree Big Perk https://t.co/59qWoMz7y9 — DWade (@DwyaneWade) October 3, 2020 Dwyane […]

Kendrick Perkins is not sold on Kyrie Irving’s explanation regarding comments he made Thursday on Kevin Durant’s podcast. Irving said he has always felt like the best offensive option at the end of games, noting Durant’s late-game presence should take some pressure off him when the duo begin their Brooklyn Nets tenure next year. Fans […]

Former NBA big man Kendrick Perkins had a hilarious reaction to Marc Gasol reportedly leaving the Toronto Raptors and the NBA for Barcelona. Perkins took to Twitter to chime in on the news, noting that Gasol “must have watched that Presidential Debate last night.” He must have watched that Presidential Debate last night. https://t.co/k14f2zipRl — […]

Kendrick Perkins is the latest NBA personality to speak out in defense of the embattled Doc Rivers. According to Perk, the Los Angeles Clippers’ front office used Rivers as their scapegoat after both Kawhi Leonard and Paul George failed to show up during their second-round series against the Denver Nuggets. Perk took to Twitter to […]

Kendrick Perkins is one of the more recognizable NBA analysts these days. He loves to give hot takes as much as he loves engaging with his fans on social media. But of course, he also has his fair share of haters, and he doesn’t hold back on them as well. One meme called the 35-year-old […]

NBA analyst Kendrick Perkins called out the Los Angeles Lakers for their Game 3 loss to the Denver Nuggets. According to the former NBA player, the Lakers disrespected the Nuggets by playing “cute.” Perkins vented out his thoughts on Twitter. He particularly pointed out the first half where he believed the Lakers didn’t play as […]

A lot of people are criticizing Denver Nuggets big man Mason Plumlee online for his classic defensive blunder against the Los Angeles Lakers in the dying seconds of Game 2 on Sunday. But as far as ESPN NBA analyst Kendrick Perkins is concerned, there was nothing the 6-foot-11 slotman could have done to stop Anthony […]

For NBA analyst Kendrick Perkins, Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard shouldn’t have left the Toronto Raptors. And he laid out some pretty solid arguments to defend his case. Speaking on First Take, Perkins explained why Leonard’s departure from the Raptors to the Clippers was a “tragedy.” According to Perkins, Leonard had a whole country […]

Citing an inside source, NBA analyst Kendrick Perkins said that the Los Angeles Clippers will break the team up after blowing a 3-1 lead to the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference Semis. “The Clippers are going to break this up, whether you like it or not. I heard from an inside source they are […]

If there’s one thing Kendrick Perkins does, aside from having a perpetual scowl, it is speaking his mind. He has had his fair share of Twitter beefs, most notably with Kevin Durant and most recently with Lou Williams. But it looks like he’s found an ally in Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade. “The Flash” reacted […]

Much to Kendrick Perkins’ surprise, PJ Tucker of the Houston Rockets was left out from the All-Defensive Teams. Via Twitter, Perkins had some choice words for the snub. Perkins expressed his disappointment on social media, tagging Tucker’s snub as “flat out ridiculous.” PJ Tucker Not Making AN All-Defensive Team Is Flat Out RIDICULOUS!!! Carry on… […]

Detroit Pistons star Blake Griffin doesn’t think Kendrick Perkins has enough credentials to criticize other NBA players. Well, he didn’t really say it, but his face did. Perkins averaged 5.4 points and 5.8 rebounds per game and contributed a grand total of 27.9 Win Shares over 15 NBA seasons (not including playoffs). But rather than […]

Kendrick Perkins believes Los Angeles Lakers superstar big man Anthony Davis will be out for blood after losing the 2020 Defensive Player of the Year Award to Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo. Davis was a finalist for the award and Lakers fans firmly believed the Chicago native should have won. Perkins technically isn’t a Los […]

NBA ESPN talking head Kendrick Perkins made yet another of his regular morning appearances on Get Up, this time stanning LeBron James after the top-seeded Los Angeles Lakers took down the eighth-place Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday. Perkins used this as yet another opportunity to aggrandize his former teammate LeBron James and hoist him over […]

The Toronto Raptors are indeed the defending NBA champions, though the Eastern Conference franchise did lose All-Star swingman Kawhi Leonard to free agency this past offseason. As a result, the surging Milwaukee Bucks have remained the favorites to ultimately come out of the East this time around. However, with the Raptors playing quite well since […]

LOS ANGELES — Doc Rivers and the Los Angeles Clippers got center Ivica Zubac back on Monday night, but will be without guard Lou Williams for about a week as he goes through the 10-day quarantine protocol issued by the NBA. Ahead of Monday night’s scrimmage game against the Sacramento Kings, Williams’ name was trending […]

Stop the presses: Kendrick Perkins is beefing with a current NBA player. On Monday, the ESPN analyst criticized Los Angeles Clippers guard Lou Williams for his visit to the Magic City strip club in Atlanta on Thursday night after being excused from the Orlando bubble. “It’s disturbing when a Rookie in Zion Williamson can act […]

Former NBA big man Kendrick Perkins ripped Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard Lou Williams on ESPN for his Magic City trip incident. Perkins said it’s disturbing that a guy like New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson can act more mature than Williams, who has been in the NBA since 2005. Upon seeing Perkins’ comments about […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are currently heavy favorites to emerge out of the East this season. For retired NBA big man and current ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins, there’s much more on the line for the Bucks if they fail to live up to the lofty expectations. In a recent episode of ESPN’s “Get Up,” Perkins explained […]

Yes, you heard it right. Former NBA player Nate Robinson plans to enter the boxing industry by fighting YouTuber Jake Paul as an undercard match in the Mike Tyson – Roy Jones Jr. fight. Former Boston Celtics and Oklahoma City Thunder teammate Kendrick Perkins tweeted in support of his long-time friend Nate and said he’ll […]

Kendrick Perkins delivered a massive warning to the NBA, specifically the East: don’t be surprised if the Miami Heat make it all the way to the Finals. In a heated debate on ESPN’s First Take, Perkins noted that anything can happen in the Orlando bubble. As such, he said that the Heat have a legitimate […]

The NBA has been receiving a series of calls early in the bubble, mentioning a few players who are breaking the rules put in place by the league. The so-called “snitch hotline” has been ringing off the hook, or so it appears, and ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins is all for it, apparently to the disappointment […]

Former NBA player and current ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins wasn’t a fan of Draymond Green’s 2019-20 campaign. On Tuesday’s episode of “The Jump” on ESPN, Perkins explained why Green disappointed him this season. “Draymond disappointed me this season,” the former NBA big man said. “I thought with the injury to Klay (Thompson) and the injury […]

Retired NBA center turned ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins is feeling the brunt of media criticism due to unfounded skepticism into Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid’s fear of contracting COVID-19 within the confines of the Orlando “bubble.” Now Perkins is feeling the heat from people criticizing a tone-deaf take. One Twitter user noticed Perkins, 35, […]

For NBA player-turned-analyst Kendrick Perkins, Chicago Bulls young guard Coby White has infinite potential but their coach Jim Boylen held him back. Perkins responded to a tweet that asked who among Coby White, Tyler Herro, RJ Barrett or Rui Hachimura will be the best among the lot. Perkins chose White, noting that Boylen was a […]

On Tuesday, Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid expressed some concerns over the NBA “bubble” at Disney World in Orlando, questioning whether or not it will actually be safe. The Sixers star even went as far to say that he “hated” the idea. ESPN analyst and former NBA center Kendrick Perkins did not take Embiid’s […]

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant may very well win the NBA’s Rookie of the Year award and will have a chance to lead his team to the postseason soon. But for now, he’ll have to settle for hyperbolic compliments from Kendrick Perkins. The former NBA veteran and current ESPN analyst showered the talented young […]

Los Angeles Clippers veteran guard Lou Williams is still iffy on reuniting with his teammates in Orlando, Florida for the 2019-20 NBA season restart, and Kendrick Perkins is not happy about it. According to the retired NBA center and current ESPN analyst, the Clippers’ chance at winning the 2020 championship hinge on bringing Williams into […]

Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley has been talking a lot all season long, especially during the three-month hiatus brought about by the coronavirus pandemic. Former NBA player-turned analyst Kendrick Perkins loves Beverley’s fire but dared the guard to back it up once the 2019-20 season resumes. “I love @patbev21 and what he brings to […]

Kevin Durant and Kendrick Perkins have quite the history. The two former NBA teammates have been beefing and exchanging heated words on social media over the past few weeks. Interestingly, when asked to choose between the Brooklyn Nets star and Los Angeles Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard, Perkins still gave the nod to KD. In fact, […]

Former Boston Celtics center Kendrick Perkins, now an analyst for ESPN, sees the Beantown team reaching the 2020 NBA Finals during the season restart in Orlando, Florida. Perkins elaborated on his reasoning behind the huge Celtics prediction in the latest Celtics @ Home episode, breaking it down by Boston’s top players (per Dave Green of […]

Kevin Durant is not exactly the most likable player in the NBA. He sort of has that love-him-or-hate him vibe going for him, and is certainly one of the most polarizing superstars in the league. This wasn’t always the case for Durant, though. During his younger years, he once held an image of being a […]

Former NBA big man Kendrick Perkins believes Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett is the only player you can really compare to Los Angeles Lakers superstar power forward Anthony Davis. During an interview with Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson of Heavy, Perkins spoke about how the Lakers star sort of reminds him of Garnett. “He’s a guy […]

Retired NBA center Kendrick Perkins shared complimentary words about his former teammate Kevin Durant. The two spent the better part of five seasons playing together on the Oklahoma City Thunder, including the memorable 2012 NBA Finals run — the first and only such Finals appearance in Thunder history. Per Brandon Robinson in Heavy.com: “And here’s […]

ESPN NBA personality Kendrick Perkins made a Friday morning appearance on First Take, just like he promised he would do after his former teammate, Kevin Durant, had called him a “sellout” for bashing his teammate Kyrie Irving. Perkins went hard at Irving, even darting a somewhat bizarre bird metaphor to make his case as to […]

Former NBA big man Kendrick Perkins says if Brooklyn Nets superstar small forward Kevin Durant doesn’t want to be his friend anymore, that’s on the two-time Finals MVP. Perkins and Durant used to be very close. However, their relationship has soured ever since KD joined the Golden State Warriors in 2016 and Big Perk became […]