Kendrick Perkins: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

NBA News / WI Sports Heroics / December 20

'I wouldn’t touch Giannis Antetokounmpo': Kendrick Perkins warns Knicks against trading for the Bucks superstar

Giannis Antetokounmpo has been the subject of trade rumors, but former NBA champion Kendrick Perkins believes the New York Knicks would make a major mistake pursuing him.

New York Knicks News / NBA Analysis Network / December 19

Kendrick Perkins shares why the New York Knicks should stay away from Giannis Antetokounmpo

The New York Knicks have been one of the hottest teams in the league. The New York Knicks are coming off winning the 2025 NBA Cup and they have won 6 games in a row.

Phoenix Suns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 19

Why Dillon Brooks has become ‘one of’ Kendrick Perkins’ favorite NBA players

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.

San Antonio Spurs News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA Christmas Day 40-point games' quiz

In NBA history, a player has scored 40 or more points on Christmas Day on 30 occasions. How many of those can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

The 'Most 40-point games in NBA history' quiz

The 'NBA playoff point-per-game leaders' quiz

San Antonio Spurs News / The SportsRush / December 19

'If LeBron and Steph Has to Pass the Torch': Victor Wembanyama Ready to Become the Face of the NBA, Says Kendrick Perkins

The Spurs once hit jackpot when they were able to land Tim Duncan with the No. 1 overall pick in 1997, and it sure seems like they’ve done it again with Victor Wembanyama.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

NBA News / The SportsRush / December 19

Kendrick Perkins Urges Knicks to Stay Away From Giannis Antetokounmpo Sweepstakes

Despite trade rumors doing the rounds surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks since the offseason, both parties seem to be working toward keeping the Greek Freak in Milwaukee.

San Antonio Spurs News / HITC / December 17

Kendrick Perkins makes ‘on notice’ point over San Antonio Spurs title hopes after NBA Cup loss

Kendrick Perkins had a lot to say about the San Antonio Spurs and their status as contenders. The San Antonio Spurs lost to the New York Knicks in the NBA Cup final in heartbreaking fashion.

San Antonio Spurs News / The SportsRush / December 16

Kendrick Perkins Breaks Down How Victor Wembanyama Fueled Spurs’ Confidence Against the Thunder

Victor Wembanyama returned to the Spurs’ lineup with a bang, handing the Thunder just their second loss of the 25/26 season. San Antonio looks elite, and Wembanyama once again showed why he is on a fast track to becoming one of the NBA’s best.

NBA News / The SportsRush / December 16

'Appreciate You, Ugly': Kendrick Perkins Shares Wild Rookie Story of Gary Payton’s $1,300 Bottle That Still Isn’t Settled

For a long time, hazing was a rite of passage on collegiate and professional teams. Some of it is harmless and in good fun, but a lot of it crosses the line.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / HITC / December 16

Kendrick Perkins explains why he won’t compare 2025 OKC Thunder to Durant and Westbrook era

Kendrick Perkins refused to compare the 2025 OKC Thunder to his time with Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook. The Oklahoma City Thunder, despite their disappointing loss this weekend, are still the most dominant force in the NBA today.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA Analysis Network / December 16

Kendrick Perkins says why the 2025 OKC Thunder are much better than the Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook team

Kendrick Perkins has compared the current Oklahoma City Thunder to the Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant era. Perkins played alongside Westbrook, Durant, and James Harden on the 2012 OKC squad that made the NBA Finals.

Los Angeles Clippers News / The SportsRush / December 12

'They Need a Reset': Kendrick Perkins Says Clippers Must Blow It Up, Trade Kawhi Leonard Now

There are disasters, and then there are the 2025–26 Los Angeles Clippers. The franchise was coming off an inspiring playoff run a season ago and entered this year with championship expectations after making ambitious additions to the roster.

Milwaukee Bucks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 12

Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo slammed as a 'coward' by Kendrick Perkins in wild tirade

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.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'Multiple 3-rushing-TD games in a season' quiz

The '2004-05 NFL passing leaders' quiz

The 'Most multi-rushing-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL's active TD-catch leaders' quiz

NBA News / WI Sports Heroics / December 12

NBA experts clash over how Giannis Antetokounmpo should handle Bucks crisis

Recent reports claimed that Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo gathered several teammates to stress that trade rumors should not distract them. After responses from Kyle Kuzma and Kevin Porter Jr., the NBA world remained uncertain if the meeting even occurred.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Larry Brown Sports / December 11

Kendrick Perkins slams ‘coward’ Giannis Antetokounmpo

Kendrick Perkins is pulling no punches when it comes to the Giannis Antetokounmpo situation. The ESPN analyst Perkins appeared this week on the “Road Trippin’

Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / December 12

'Lakers Got Exposed': Kendrick Perkins Talks About Defensive Troubles Plaguing Luka Doncic and Co.

The NBA cup is nearing its conclusion and has revealed a lot about teams this season. The OKC Thunder are still unstoppable, the Knicks are trying to right the wrongs of last season, and the LA Lakers are learning to live without the talents of LeBron James and instead leaning on the future of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.

NBA News / HITC / December 11

Kendrick Perkins names current NBA player who gives him Michael Jordan ‘type vibes’

Kendrick Perkins believes there is one player in the NBA today who can reach the mantle of Michael Jordan. Since his departure, many fans in the NBA have been hoping to find the ‘next’ Michael Jordan in the current generation of players.

New Orleans Pelicans News / The SportsRush / December 10

'Need to Trade Zion Williamson ASAP': Kendrick Perkins Believes Pelicans Have Their Next Star in Rookie Sensation

There are some bad teams in the NBA, but right now there are none worse than the New Orleans Pelicans with a ghastly 3-22 record in the West. Although, they on the fast track for the best lottery odds, they no longer own their own pick after trading it to the Atlanta Hawks to move up and select Derik Queen in June.