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As the Utah Jazz and the Indiana Pacers were hit with fines due to “management of their rosters for recent games,” which is related to the tanking problem in the NBA, the former received a $500,000 fine, while the latter was for $100,000. With the Jazz at the forefront of tanking allegations, NBA analyst and […]

Kendrick Perkins made a bold proclamation this week, declaring San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama the new face of the NBA during the latest broadcast of NBA Today. Perkins pointed to the Spurs’ rise and Wembanyama’s impact as central reasons behind his stance. “You think about what the Spurs are doing right now, they check […]

The Boston Celtics have been one of the most surprising teams in the NBA this year, sitting at 34-18 ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the New York Knicks. The Celtics have managed their good record despite playing without Jayson Tatum, who is still recovering from a torn Achilles suffered during last year’s playoffs. Recently, former […]

Although the NBA trade deadline has passed, rumors are still running rampant around LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. There is speculation that James may be seeking a new team in the offseason. Former center-turned-analyst Kendrick Perkins hinted that one team to keep an eye on is the Cleveland Cavaliers. During the latest episode […]

Former NBA center Kendrick Perkins drew attention Thursday night after comparing San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama to himself during a postgame segment on NBA Today. The remarks came following San Antonio’s 135-123 win over the Dallas Mavericks, a performance in which Wembanyama again showcased his expanding offensive range and all-around impact. Perkins said Wembanyama’s […]

The Memphis Grizzlies made a big trade right before the deadline, but it involved Jaron Jackson Jr., and not Ja Morant. In fact, it sounds as though Morant got little to no interest from teams around the league. On Thursday, former center turned ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins sent the star point guard a rather harsh […]

It was a busy day in the Bay Area, as the Golden State Warriors traded Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield to the Atlanta Hawks for Kristaps Porzingis. After the Warriors trade for the big man, Kendrick Perkins made a brutal admission about Porzingis. "I forgot he still played basketball to be honest with you. I […]

Former NBA center Kendrick Perkins delivered a blunt assessment of Deandre Ayton on the latest episode of the The Road Trippin’ Podcast, criticizing the Los Angeles Lakers center’s recent play and questioning his effort level on the floor. Perkins, who spent 14 seasons in the NBA and won a championship with Boston in 2008, did […]

It feels like the Milwaukee Bucks are walking a tightrope these days as they continue to struggle in their campaign, while also trying to navigate the situation involving Giannis Antetokounmpo. With the trade deadline just around the corner, the Bucks must be feeling the pressure on what to do with Antetokounmpo. The two-time MVP has […]

The Golden State Warriors were dealt a serious blow after it was confirmed that Jimmy Butler suffered a season-ending knee injury on Monday. The Warriors lost one of their top scorers, leaving Stephen Curry with a heavier load. Golden State is in eighth place in the Western Conference with a 25-19 record entering its game […]

To say the 2025-26 NBA season has gone the way the New York Knicks expected when they replaced Tom Thibodeau with Mike Brown would be a major mistake. Sure, the Knicks won the NBA Cup, an accomplishment some, but not all, believe is worthy of a banner in the rafters of MSG, but the team […]

While the Golden State Warriors comb through trade offers for Jonathan Kuminga, ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins ripped the organization for failing to surround All-Star Stephen Curry with a championship-competing roster. In his 17th season, Curry continues to age like fine wine, averaging 28.1 points on 46.6% shooting, including 38.8% from deep, 4.9 assists, and 1.2 steals. […]

ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins believes the Dallas Mavericks should be really busy ahead of the trade deadline with aging veterans Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving, as they pursue ways to improve the talent surrounding rookie Cooper Flagg. Anthony Davis has been mentioned in trade rumors amid his latest hand injury, and Irving, recovering from a torn […]

Former NBA player Kendrick Perkins did not hold back as the league reacted to the stunning Trae Young trade and the growing Ja Morant trade buzz. With both young stars suddenly in fragile places, Perkins took to social media and sounded the alarm. View this post on Instagram “We just watched the Hawks trade Trae […]

As the NBA world continues to react to the San Antonio Spurs go 3-0 against the Oklahoma City Thunder in December, ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins is calling out Chet Holmgren. Between All-Star Victor Wembanyama dismissing any comparisons to the Thunder’s 7-footer, and an abysmal performance in a 117-102 loss on Christmas Day, Holmgren has struggled in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers stumbled on Christmas Day, losing 119-96 to the Houston Rockets in front of a packed house at Crypto. Afterward, JJ Redick was not happy and alluded that the team did not seem to care about the contest. Kendrick Perkins disagreed with this take, blaming Redick for his lack of accountability in […]

The NBA has owned Christmas Day for generations, and former players think that identity still matters. As the NFL continues to place regular season games on December 25, voices from the basketball world have started to push back, including Kendrick Perkins and Richard Jefferson. The National Basketball Association first tipped off on Christmas in 1947, […]

Former NBA player Kendrick Perkins believes the Oklahoma City Thunder face a critical psychological test on Christmas Day when they host the San Antonio Spurs, framing the matchup as a must-win despite Oklahoma City’s status as the defending champions. Perkins shared his assessment Thursday on ESPN’s Get Up, emphasizing confidence, momentum and postseason implications as […]

On Thursday evening, the Houston Rockets will hit the road for a Christmas Day matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Rockets are looking to bounce back after puzzling losses against the Los Angeles Clippers and the Sacramento Kings in their last two games, currently sitting at 17-10 on the season. Still, not everyone is […]

Former NBA player Kendrick Perkins believes the growing tension between LeBron James and Dillon Brooks has evolved into something larger than a typical on-court matchup, framing it as a rivalry that transcends the NBA landscape. Speaking on the latest episode of the Road Trippin’ Show, Perkins said the dynamic between the two stars has reshaped […]

The Phoenix Suns are 15-12 on the season and sit in seventh place in the Western Conference. Early on in the season, the team is seemingly playing above expectations, and Kendrick Perkins credits Dillon Brooks for the team remaining competitive. During a segment on “NBA on ESPN,” the former NBA center revealed that Brooks is […]

As the NBA world continues to speculate about Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future, ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins is calling out the nine-time All-Star. Ever since The Greek Freak unfollowed the Bucks on social media as losses have piled up, Antetokounmpo has been in various trade reports, suggesting his days in Milwaukee are numbered. However, all […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have figured out the game of basketball to a degree that’s inching closer and closer to a level that’s unprecedented. At present, the Thunder have a 23-1 record and are taking a 15-game winning streak into their Wednesday night NBA Cup quarterfinals contest against the Phoenix Suns. There is no stopping […]

Houston Rockets All-Star Kevin Durant reached his 31,000-point milestone, which prompted ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins to call the greatest scorer. Durant (31,024 points) is now the eighth leading scorer in NBA history. Hall of Fame center Wilt Chamberlain (31,419 points) and Hall of Fame forward Dirk Nowitzki (31,560 points) are seventh and sixth, which are both […]

With the Los Angeles Clippers sending Chris Paul home in what was a shocking decision to the basketball world, this being the legendary point guard’s final season in the league, it has led to immense speculation. While rumors around the Clippers and Paul will continue to spread about what went down, former player Kendrick Perkins […]

Kendrick Perkins launched a sharp critique of Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard on a recent episode of the Road Trippin’ podcast, accusing him of selfishness and calling the team’s decision to sign him “one of the worst free agent signings in NBA history.” The remarks come as the Clippers fall to 5–16 during the […]

Recently, the Cleveland Browns raised eyebrows when head coach Kevin Stefanski named Shedeur Sanders the team’s starting quarterback for this week’s game against the San Francisco 49ers. This comes a week after Sanders’ first career NFL start, in which he threw for over 200 yards and a touchdown in a win over the Las Vegas […]

On Sunday, the Cleveland Browns picked up their third win of the season with a road victory over the Las Vegas Raiders by a score of 24-10. This game marked the first career start for quarterback Shedeur Sanders, who entered last week’s game against the Baltimore Ravens after starter and fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel got […]

The Detroit Pistons are off to a strong start to the NBA season. An NBA insider and former player is teasing that the Pistons have interest in trading for a big name, to bolster the club. Kendrick Perkins says that Detroit wants to trade for Anthony Davis, per a Hoops Hype report. “My sources are […]

The Los Angeles Clippers’ three-team trade with the Utah Jazz that sent Norman Powell to the Miami Heat was a critical mistake, according to ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins. The Clippers landed a big man in John Collins, with eyes for Bradley Beal in free agency. Beal suffered a season-ending hip injury less than one month into […]

Earlier this week, the Denver Nuggets improved to 9-2 with a comfortable road win over the Los Angeles Clippers. The big storyline coming out of that game was the play of Nikola Jokic, who scored a whopping 55 points, including 25 in the first quarter alone, in the victory. Recently, former NBA big man Kendrick […]

On Wednesday evening, Nikola Jokic put together one of the most dominant games you will ever see with a 55-point explosion against the Los Angeles Clippers to help push the Denver Nuggets’ record on the young 2025-26 NBA season to an impressive 9-2. 25 of Jokic’s points came in the first quarter alone, and the […]

Have Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies reached a point of no return? ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins believes so after a contentious spat with the coaching staff led to a one-game suspension. Morant isn’t happy with the Grizzlies this season, which is the beginning of Memphis head coach Tuomas Iisalo’s first full season as head coach […]

While New York Knicks All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns owned up to his performance in a 121-111 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins says the concerns extend beyond the Knicks’ recent loss. Amid a 2-2 start, Towns finished with eight points, 12 rebounds, one block, and one steal against Giannis Antetokounmpo (37 points) and the […]

Though he’s barely played 100 games at the NBA level, it’s clear the San Antonio Spurs have a generational talent in Victor Wembanyama. A do-it-all two-way force who can handle the ball, shoot, score, and defend at a very high level, Wembanyama is a two-time blocking champ, the 2024 Rookie of the Year, and an […]

Amidst a group of elite NBA bigs, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren is often forgotten about, according to ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins. Holmgren’s 28-point performance against the Houston Rockets helped the Thunder erase a 12-point, second-half deficit in a 125-124 double-overtime thriller. Against All-Stars Alperen Sengun, Kevin Durant, and the Rockets, Chet had a quick […]

Kendrick Perkins might have gone a step too far trying to crack a joke on live TV. Using his name to help with the wordplay, Perkins probably should’ve kept this one for the afters he attends during All-Star weekend. During ESPN’s SportsCenter coverage ahead of the NBA’s opening night, the former NBA champion caught viewers […]

For many Chicago Bulls fans, Derrick Rose holds a special place in their hearts. Much of that is rooted in the reimagination of what he could have been if injuries hadn’t eaten him alive. Sometimes, Rose is mentioned alongside Michael Jordan. Recently, Chicago-based rapper G Herbo made the case that Rose was more popular than […]

One of the celebrities in attendance at the Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Lakers was Megan Thee Stallion, who was supporting Klay Thompson, whom she is dating. Her arrival at the game caught the eyes of many, including former NBA star Kendrick Perkins, who quipped about the rapper’s appearance at the game during ESPN’s broadcast. […]