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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 5

Kendrick Perkins makes brutally honest admission after Warriors’ Kristaps Porzingis trade

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.

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / February 5

'They’re holding him hostage': Kendrick Perkins blasts Bucks over Giannis Antetokounmpo situation

Giannis Antetokounmpo has taken center stage as the NBA trade deadline approaches on Thursday, with league-wide attention fixed on Milwaukee’s next move.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / February 5

Kendrick Perkins takes a wild shot at Karl-Anthony Towns after bloody injury

Kendrick Perkins added insult to injury while talking about New York Knicks big man Karl-Anthony Towns. In the first quarter of Wednesday’s game between the Knicks and the Denver Nuggets at Madison Square Garden in New York, N.Y., Towns was involved in a head-to-head collision that left him bloodied and caused him to briefly leave the contest.

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The '25-point, 15-rebound NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players with to score 25 points and grab 15 rebounds in the same game at least 60 times can you name in five minutes?

NBA News / HITC / February 5

Why Kendrick Perkins ‘forgot’ about Warriors star Kristaps Porzingis

Kendrick Perkins’ dismissal of Kristaps Porzingis was not a slip of the tongue. It was the reaction of a former champion who believes the Golden State Warriors talked themselves into a move that never matched their own ambition.

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / February 4

'You’re Not That Guy' – Former Memphis Grizzlies Star Catches Another Stray From Former NBA Champion After Trade to the Utah Jazz

Former NBA champion-turned-analyst Kendrick Perkins gave a huge shoutout to the Memphis Grizzlies after they traded Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Utah Jazz in an eight-player trade, which has yielded them three first-rounders, Walter Clayton Jr., Kyle Anderson, Georges Niang, and Taylor Hendricks.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 3

Perkins argues which team should trade for Antetokounmpo

Kendrick Perkins argues which team should trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo, and it's not Knicks

With the focus of the week centered on whether the Milwaukee Bucks will trade Antetokounmpo, NBA fans and media have been busy speculating about possible destinations for the two-time MVP.

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Boston Celtics News / The SportsRush / January 29

Kendrick Perkins Urges Jayson Tatum to Return This Season to a Wide-Open Eastern Conference

As great as the 2025-26 NBA season has been, it has missed the presence of key star players. Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum, for instance, is one of the most prominent stars in the league who has yet to suit up this season.

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / January 29

Deandre Ayton’s Interesting Reaction While LeBron James Is Down in Pain Goes Viral

Los Angeles Lakers big man Deandre Ayton has slowly become a disappointment this season. As a prized free agency signing in the offseason, the former 2018 top overall pick has struggled with his new role in LA.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 24

Kendrick Perkins goes scorched earth on Lakers center Deandre Ayton

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.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 22

ESPN's Kendrick Perkins: Rockets Alperen Sengun was a Monster Against Spurs

The Houston Rockets’ recent woes were major cause for concern, as they were losing games to opponents that aren’t on the same tier as them. But then again, you are what your record says you are.

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / January 22

Kendrick Perkins warns Bucks could reach crossroads with Giannis Antetokounmpo after Thunder loss

The Milwaukee Bucks seem to be balancing on a knife’s edge, grappling with a challenging season while also managing the uncertainty surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future.

New York Knicks News / The SportsRush / January 21

Kendrick Perkins Says 'The Damn Problem' Is Karl-Anthony Towns Amid Knicks’ Chemistry Issues

The New York Knicks, just a year ago, exceeded expectations by reaching the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in two decades, and with the likes of Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and others, the Mecca feels like the Mecca again.

Milwaukee Bucks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 21

Why Kendrick Perkins believes a loss to Thunder could end Giannis Antetokounmpo’s relationship with Bucks

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.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / The SportsRush / January 21

Kendrick Perkins Challenges Evan Mobley to Embrace Being Powerful, Help Cavaliers Win a Championship

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ inconsistency this season has been surprising, especially considering they finished No. 1 in the East last year. They lost to the Indiana Pacers in the semifinals, and many felt that 2025–26 would be the year they made a major postseason push.

NBA News / The SportsRush / January 21

Kendrick Perkins Believes It’s 'Perfect' Timing for Steph Curry to Call Giannis Antetokounmpo

The horrific injury plague has taken yet another top NBA star. Jimmy Butler is now done for the season after he tore his ACL in the Warriors 135-112 victory over the Heat a day ago.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 20

Kendrick Perkins points finger at Karl-Anthony Towns as Knicks’ problem

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.

San Antonio Spurs News / The SportsRush / January 17

Kendrick Perkins Praises 'Old Soul' Leadership Victor Wembanyama Has Brought to the Spurs

Victor Wembanyama has spent the last three years bending the NBA in ways that still don’t feel totally real. The 21-year-old French superstar immediately won Rookie of the Year honors in his first campaign with the Spurs, but had his second season cut short due to Deep Vein Thrombosis.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / January 17

Kendrick Perkins Rips Lakers Amid Struggles: 'That’s Not A Team, That’s A Bunch Of Individuals'

The Los Angeles Lakers are sliding down the standings after a hot start to the 2025-26 NBA season. The Lakers’ latest setback, a 135-117 loss to the Charlotte Hornets, was their fourth defeat in five games, and Kendrick Perkins went off on them on NBA Today on Friday.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / January 16

Kendrick Perkins Lambasts the Lakers: 'Not a Team… Just a Bunch of Individuals'

The Los Angeles Lakers’ season has been nothing short of a rollercoaster. One week, they are stacking wins and it looks like they have found answers to their offensive rhythm and defensive shortcomings.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / The SportsRush / January 14

Kendrick Perkins Rips Cavaliers as East’s 'Biggest Disappointment,' Says They Lack Hunger

Just a year ago, the Cleveland Cavaliers were the team to beat in the East. They finished No. 1 in the conference and, despite a disappointing postseason run, were expected to come back with vengeance and pick up right where they left off.

Golden State Warriors News / Larry Brown Sports / January 7

Kendrick Perkins accuses Warriors of failing Steph Curry

The Golden State Warriors still do not look like title contenders this season, even though Steph Curry continues to perform at a high level. Kendrick Perkins believes it’s time for the team to look in the mirror.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / December 26

Kendrick Perkins takes aim at JJ Redick

Kendrick Perkins has heard enough from JJ Redick after the Los Angeles Lakers coach’s strong reaction to the team’s loss on Thursday. Perkins accused Redick of deflecting blame after the Lakers’ 119-96 loss to the Houston Rockets at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 25

NBA analysts blast NFL for taking over Christmas Day schedule

NBA analysts Richard Jefferson, Kendrick Perkins blast NFL for taking over Christmas Day schedule: 'Y'all can have Thanksgiving'

Richard Jefferson and Kendrick Perkins fired back at the NFL on Christmas Day after the league scheduled three games on what has traditionally been the NBA's showcase date.

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