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Kendrick Perkins has taken a lot of criticism since transitioning away from the basketball court to his new career in sports media. However, during his playing days, Perkins served as a pivotal role player on the Boston Celtics, the team that drafted him in 2003 and with which he spent the first eight years of […]

NBA Free Agency often leaves the hopefuls heartbroken. Paul George was rumored to go to a lot of squads prior to making his decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers. A big frontrunner to land him was the Golden State Warriors after they just let Klay Thompson and Chris Paul walk. Everyone was ecstatic about this […]

On Monday evening, Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics broke through and won their first NBA championship in 16 years with a blowout game 5 victory over Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals. Tatum put together arguably his most complete performance of this entire postseason on Monday evening, consistently finding seems […]

Back in the day, Kendrick Perkins was a seasoned big man who won an NBA championship with the Boston Celtics in 2008. Nowadays, Perkins continues to make his presence felt in the NBA as an analyst for ESPN. But while Perkins brings a lot of experience to the table, there’s no doubt that the NBA […]

Amid the NBA Finals and Stanley Cup Finals going on, sports media has taken a weird turn. Kendrick Perkins and the rest of the First Take crew would rather talk about something that happened over the weekend rather than the Boston Celtics’ win over the Dallas Mavericks. What were they talking about? Well, it was […]

The Boston Celtics are halfway there. After taking down Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks Sunday night in Game 2 of the 2024 NBA Finals, Boston needs just two more wins to raise banner No. 18. After Jaylen Brown led the team in scoring in the series opener, it was a different weapon that led […]

The NBA world was abuzz this week following an unexpected social media shakeup involving two well-known figures. LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers star, unfollowed former NBA player and current ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins on X. Perkins’ response to this move, a tweet referencing Jesus, has since sparked widespread reactions and debates across social media […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have renewed hopes for another title run next season with the potential addition of Dan Hurley as the team’s head coach. Hurley may team with LeBron James and Anthony Davis in hopes of leading the Lakers back to the NBA’s mountaintop. James and Davis are already championship holders from their time […]

ESPN basketball analyst Kendrick Perkins was on NBA Today previewing Game 1 of the NBA Finals Thursday where the topic was brought up regarding Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and his comments on Dallas Mavericks’ guard Kyrie Irving. While James would tout Irving saying that he wishes that was his “running mate” again, Perkins […]

Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves are now officially (metaphorically–or maybe literally, who knows) in Cancun after losing to the Dallas Mavericks in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals. While that series was a major frustration for Timberwolves fans everywhere, it shouldn’t take away from what was overall an excellent season for the franchise, […]

ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins warns Boston Celtics fans to be cautious in directing their displeasure towards Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving during the upcoming NBA Finals. “I will offer some advice to the fanbase of the Celtics and that’s to leave him the h**l alone,” said Perkins while appearing on “NBA Today” on Monday. “Leave […]

The Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks are preparing to engage in what should be an incredibly entertaining NBA Finals, and former NBA big man and current ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins has specified what he thinks is the biggest factor that will determine the series. The health of Celtics star center Kristaps Porzingis. "If [Kristaps] Porzingis […]

Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves are currently trying to figure out a way to salvage a Game 4 win on Tuesday night after following behind three games to zero in their Western Conference Finals series vs the Dallas Mavericks. Each game of the series so far has been tightly contested, but the Mavericks have […]

The Boston Celtics currently hold a 2-0 lead over the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals. Jayson Tatum has led his team so far through the postseason and they look primed for a championship. However, Kendrick Perkins turned heads on Friday after sharing a rather wild take about Jaylen Brown. During a segment on […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ coaching search has become a media circus with countless pundits weighing in on the situation including Stephen A. Smith and Kendrick Perkins lately. Smith said what the entire sports world has been thinking in a recent conversation on First Take, and said it with gusto. Smith’s comments came during a time […]

No matter how strong any Boston Celtics roster is constructed, there is always one star that shines brighter than others. In this conference-clinching NBA Playoffs series against the Indiana Pacers, Kendrick Perkins posits that there will be certain things expected out of Jayson Tatum. Why? It is largely because this is one of his few […]

Bronny James has received no shortage of attention for a few years now. The attention was expected given the fact that he is LeBron James’ son. With the 2024 NBA Draft right around the corner, Kendrick Perkins recently went on a rant while speaking on ESPN about all of the coverage surrounding Bronny, via Tyler […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves’ feelings of vindication about their 2022 blockbuster trade for Rudy Gobert was at an all-time high on Monday, May 6. In Game 2, even though Gobert was absent due to the birth of his son during the day of his coronation as the 2023-24 Defensive Player of the Year, the Timberwolves wreaked […]

Days ago, Dwight Howard theorized that the Minnesota Timberwolves would beat the Denver Nuggets in five games. Fast forward to the conclusion of Game 2, and Howard immediately tweaked his prediction. I take it back it’s not Minnesota in 5 I meant 4 lol ya thought Jordan son was going to lose lol — Dwight […]

Emotions are always at an all-time high when it comes to the NBA Playoffs. The Denver Nuggets really needed to get a game on their home floor but just could not get close to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Nikola Jokic and Mike Malone could not salvage plays against this tough defense. Moreover, Jamal Murray and the […]

In a bold and controversial take, former NBA player Kendrick Perkins has suggested that LeBron James, arguably one of the greatest basketball players of all time, should retire to protect his legacy. Speaking on ESPN’s “First Take” alongside Stephen A. Smith and Shannon Sharpe, Perkins expressed a sentiment that might stir mixed feelings among fans […]

The top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder are moving on to the second round of the NBA Playoffs as they pulled off a clean sweep of the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night. Before the series began however, former player and current ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins had a hot take about the Pels, saying they’d have a […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are continuing their assault on the New Orleans Pelicans in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. Oklahoma City beat New Orleans 106-85 in Game 3 after another stout performance from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and a host of Thunder teammates. Nevertheless, Kendrick Perkins underestimated OKC with an intriguing pre-series tweet that has […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have done it! After losing Zion Williamson due to injury in their loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, many expected them to lose to a white-hot Sacramento Kings team. However, a resurgent Brandon Ingram propelled the Pels propelled the Pels to a huge win to send them to the playoffs. Now, […]

The NBA regular season has now officially concluded and given way to the postseason, which began on Tuesday evening with Play-In games between the Los Angeles Lakers and New Orleans Pelicans (ironically in a rematch from Sunday afternoon) as well as a contest between the Golden State Warriors and the Sacramento Kings, who faced off […]

It is finally that time of year when analysts and experts lock in their votes for the season awards. Whether it’s the Rookie of the Year nod to the Most Valuable Player award, there will be controversial ballots cast. Kendrick Perkins may have just been one of these prominent figures. Giannis Antetokounmpo was notably missing […]

The New York Knicks snuck out with a 120-119 overtime win over the Chicago Bulls in the final game of the regular season to clinch the No. 2 spot in the Eastern Conference, and that caused Kendrick Perkins to call for Jalen Brunson to be named first-team all-NBA for the first time in his career. […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks are mired in a tough stretch that has seen them lose six of their last seven games. ESPN NBA analyst Kendrick Perkins isn’t buying what the Bucks are selling, and had harsh words for the team: “Hell no… And the word is out that they are soft and they […]

It’s no secret that Bronny James’ freshman season didn’t go as planned, as he averaged 4.8 points a game after recovering from cardiac arrest. The 19-year-old’s surprise decision to leave USC men’s basketball for the NBA Draft—and the transfer portal if he decides against turning pro—has sent shockwaves throughout the basketball world, with some NBA […]

With under five minutes left in the second quarter on Monday evening, Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics led the Atlanta Hawks by a score of 68-38, looking to be well on their way to a tenth straight win. Tatum had put together an impressive performance up to that point, scoring at ease but never […]

In the fervent whirlwind of March Madness, where heroes are forged on the hardwood and legends etch their names into NCAA lore, Purdue’s towering sentinel, Zach Edey, has ignited a rallying cry from former NBA star and current analyst, Kendrick Perkins, demanding the behemoth’s due respect from the pro ranks. Edey’s tour-de-force in Purdue’s dismantling […]

Kendrick Perkins and JJ Redick seem to be torn on another issue affecting the NBA, this time the coverage of Kevin Durant. JJ Redick took to his podcast Old Man & The Three to criticize how Kevin Durant is perceived in the media, believing that he should be more celebrated for his greatness on the basketball […]

The New York Knicks let themselves and their fans down after their 79-73 home loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday. They also had former NBA big man Kendrick Perkins calling them out for their mediocre performance at Madison Square Garden. “Horrible L for the Knicks tonight!!! You gotta win the games that you’re supposed […]

On Wednesday evening, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers suffered a crushing home loss to the Sacramento Kings, a team they are desperately trying to catch up to in the Western Conference standings. James played well in this one before leaving early with an ankle injury, but ultimately the Lakers were unable to do […]

On Wednesday night, the Golden State Warriors faced a difficult matchup in the Milwaukee Bucks, who recently got the services of Giannis Antetokounmpo back after a one-game absence. But the Warriors have been a much different team as of late, resembling their early-season form that had them among the best teams in the Western Conference. […]

ESPN analyst and former NBA player Kendrick Perkins hasn’t been shy about criticizing the lack of effort in the NBA All-Star Game this year. Now, appearing on The Pat McAfee Show, Perkins believes that he has the solution to the NBA’s problem – and he’s hoping that Adam Silver is listening: “The way [Adam Silver] […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James became the first player to surpass 40,000 career points on Saturday night, and the reactions are pouring in. ESPN NBA analyst was in awe, and predicted a statue out front of The Crypt for the Lakers legend: "Get ready to start sculpting the statue for LeBron [James] outside of […]

ESPN NBA analyst Kendrick Perkins released his top five under-25 players list on Wednesday, and Orlando Magic fans won’t be pleased. Magic big man Paolo Banchero is nowhere to be found on Perkins’ list: Perkins named Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant, San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama, Indiana Pacers guard […]

The Sacramento Kings are enjoying another strong season after reaching the playoffs during the 2022-23 campaign. Sacramento is currently seventh in the Western Conference, but they are just one game behind the fifth-seeded New Orleans Pelicans. De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis have led the charge for the Kings, and NBA analyst Kendrick Perkins thinks Sabonis […]