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ESPN's Kendrick Perkins: Rockets' Kevin Durant's Iso Scoring is Second-Best NBA Skill

The Houston Rockets know a thing or two about isolation scoring. Possibly the NBA's greatest isolation scorer in league history suited up for the franchise for nearly a decade in James Harden. "The Beard" could score in bunches, even if defended by practically the entire opposing team at once.

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Kendrick Perkins warns of ‘turmoil’ in Golden State Warriors locker room if Jonathan Kuminga signs $7.9m deal

The Golden State Warriors are still dealing with the Jonathan Kuminga saga, which has lasted for the entire offseason. A solution might come later, but Kendrick Perkins wants the Warriors’ front office to know that they will struggle if he stays with the team.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 12

Kendrick Perkins claims Knicks are Eastern Conference’s ‘best team’

With the New York Knicks adding players to the roster to further enhance their chances at a championship next season after losing in the Eastern Conference Finals, one person who has noticed the changes is ESPN’s NBA analyst Kendrick Perkins.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / September 12

Kendrick Perkins Lists The Top 5 Best Skills In NBA Right Now; Excludes Luka, LeBron, And Giannis

The NBA features some of the most talented athletes in the world. Given that their skills form the foundation for their performance in the league, former NBA player Kendrick Perkins shared his list of the top five individual skills on "NBA Today" recently. He started his list with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's shot-making.

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The '2024-25 NBA triple-doubles' quiz

43 different players recorded a triple-double in the 2024-25 NBA season. How many of them can you name in six minutes?

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Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 11

Kendrick Perkins declares Rockets’ Alperen Sengun a ‘top-5 big’ due to ‘high-level defense’

In his fourth season, Houston Rockets forward Alperen Sengun ascended into an All-Star, which garnered ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins’ respect and appreciation for the 22-year-old’s impact.

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20 old school players who would have thrived in the modern NBA

Which former NBA players watch today's game and think to themselves, Man, I would have been awesome in today's game? Probably all of them. But how many of them are right?

Los Angeles Clippers News / NBA Analysis Network / September 11

Kendrick Perkins goes off on Steve Ballmer and LA Clippers over Aspiration scandal, ‘Protect Kawhi Leonard…’

Kendrick Perkins believes the LA Clippers and Steve Ballmer have not done right by Kawhi Leonard in this situation. The NBA world was rocked by a scandal recently that seemingly implicated the LA Clippers and Kawhi Leonard.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Fadeaway World / September 7

Kendrick Perkins Believes The NBA World Is Overreacting To $28 Million Kawhi Leonard Controversy

The $28 million scandal involving Kawhi Leonard and the bankrupt firm Aspiration has shaken the NBA. Rival executives are calling for punishments, fans are demanding answers, and the league has launched a full investigation into whether the Los Angeles Clippers and Steve Ballmer circumvented the salary cap.

Phoenix Suns News / Hardwood Heroics / September 2

'Biggest Embarrassment in the NBA' – Phoenix Suns Receive Harsh Criticism From Former NBA Champion

Former NBA center Kendrick Perkins recently called the Phoenix Suns the “biggest embarrassment in the NBA” in the span of three or four years under the

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / August 31

Celtics News: Shaquille O'Neal Called Out for 'Bullying' During His Boston Season

Hall of Fame center Shaquille O'Neal was recently shredded for "bullying" during his lone season with the Boston Celtics, 2010-11. More news: Celtics Insider

Boston Celtics News / NBA Analysis Network / August 30

Kendrick Perkins believes his ex-Celtics teammate should be in the Hall of Fame, compares resume to Reggie Miller

The Hall of Fame is the pinnacle of sporting greatness and the NBA has seen some iconic players be inducted into it in recent years. Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Kobe Bryant are some of the greats who were inducted into the Naismith basketball Hall of Fame because of what they did in the NBA.

Phoenix Suns News / NBA Analysis Network / August 30

Kendrick Perkins calls out Mat Ishiba and the Phoenix Suns, ‘the biggest embarrassment’

The Phoenix Suns were one of the NBA’s most disappointing teams of the 2024-25 season. With Mat Ishbia’s investment, many thought the Suns would do well.

NBA News / The SportsRush / August 30

Kendrick Perkins Agrees With Gilbert Arenas, Picks Damian Lillard’s Journey Over Kyrie Irving’s Skill

With no NBA action in the off-season, fans keep themselves busy with other aspects of the league, such as player comparisons. This year, Kyrie Irving has been at the center of debate.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / August 30

Kendrick Perkins: 'Kyrie Irving Never Looked At LeBron James As A Big Brother In Cleveland'

Kendrick Perkins got to be teammates with LeBron James and Kyrie Irving on the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2015, and he spoke about their dynamic on the Road Trippin' podcast.

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / August 29

NBA Analyst calls Suns the 'biggest embarrassment in the NBA'

GLENDALE – The Phoenix Suns have gone through one of the roughest recent stretches in the past five years. From losing in the NBA Finals to their current situation is jarring.

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Phoenix Suns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 29

Kendrick Perkins argues Suns hold most embarrassing franchise crown

With fans making their predictions for the Phoenix Suns this upcoming season, there have been a lot of changes over the last handful of years that have some in the basketball world scratching their heads.

Boston Celtics News / Athlon Sports / August 26

Celtics NBA Champion Calls Out Shaquille O'Neal for 'Bullying'

Shaquille O'Neal is one of the best players in NBA history. He's an MVP, a four-time NBA Champion, a three-time NBA Finals MVP, and was named to 15 All-Star teams and 14 All-NBA teams.

John Wall Never Reached His Best Version, Says Former Celtics Champion

Following an 11-year NBA career, John Wall announced on August 19, 2025, that he will be retiring from basketball. The former Washington Wizards star has a great list of accomplishments under his belt.

Boston Celtics News / Fadeaway World / August 25

'Budweiser Bottles Getting Busted On People's Heads' - Kendrick Perkins On Fights On His Celtics Teams

The Boston Celtics were one of the very best teams in the NBA from 2007-08 to 2009-10, but there was some tension behind the scenes. We have heard about the likes of Ray Allen and Rajon Rondo not getting along, and Kendrick Perkins revealed on the Road Trippin' podcast that altercations were commonplace for the Celtics.

NBA News / The SportsRush / August 24

'Fight on the Plane': Kendrick Perkins Spills the Details on Boston Team’s Countless Brawls

If you put a bunch of 6-foot-something men at the peak of their athletic abilities competing day in and day out for a living in any space, chances are they will start swinging at something, or someone, for that matter.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / August 22

Kendrick Perkins Struggled With Depression For A Year And A Half After Retirement

John Wall officially announced his retirement from the NBA on Tuesday, dropping the curtain on an impressive 11-year career. Deciding to retire is always a difficult decision for an athlete, and former NBA player Kendrick Perkins revealed on the Road Trippin' podcast that he struggled with depression for over a year after walking away.

NBA News / The SportsRush / August 21

Kendrick Perkins Applauds John Wall for Retiring, Recalls His Own 'Depression' After Stepping Away From Basketball

John Wall has officially called it a career. After a rollercoaster of highs, lows, and injuries, the five-time NBA All-Star has decided to step away from the game, closing the chapter on a career that once had fans buzzing, especially in Washington during his time on the Wizards.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 21