The Los Angeles Lakers are thriving, and LeBron James hasn’t even stepped foot on the court yet. Nobody expected a collapse for a LeBron-less Lakers team, especially considering Luka Doncic is leading the charge.
The Los Angeles Lakers might be without Luka Doncic and LeBron James -- two of the biggest names in the NBA, but they aren't totally without hope. Oklahoma product Austin Reaves has stepped into stardom with the expanded opportunity.
Coming into the 2025-26 NBA season, it was nearly unanimous that the Eastern Conference favorites were the New York Knicks and the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Only five games into the NBA season, one former player-turned-analyst has already voiced his opinion on the Cleveland Cavaliers’ start. After dropping their first game to the New York Knicks, the Cavaliers bounced back and reeled off three wins in a row before losing on Wednesday night to the Boston Celtics.
Kendrick Perkins is standing firm on his claim about helping Ja Morant, even though the Grizzlies star pushed back on it. Ja Morant has had a fascinating career in the NBA so far.
The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.
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.
There have been plenty of great players to come into the NBA over the past couple of years, and more talented players are on their way, such as the trio of prospects all vying for the top projected spot in the 2026 NBA Draft.
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
Ja Morant is taking some time out of his busy schedule to clown on Kendrick Perkins. The ESPN analyst Perkins made some notable comments about the Memphis
The Memphis Grizzlies have battled numerous injuries to start the 2025-26 season, but have still managed to start the year off 2-1. Rookie wing Cedric Coward deserves a lot of credit, as he's averaged 19 points per game on 70.4/72.7/91.7 splits.
Kevin Durant might continue to dispute it, but former player Kendrick Perkins maintains that he wore the captain’s band on the Oklahoma City Thunder squad.
Winning an NBA championship takes a lot more than skills and hard work. Playing 82 games in the regular season, followed by the best-of-7 playoff run, demands routine and consistency.
The Golden State Warriors were not branded title favorites ahead of the 2025-26 season. Many people within the NBA community expected them to be competitive, but they can potentially contend for a title if everything goes well.
The debate surrounding LeBron James’ GOAT status isn’t just limited to those watching the King play. Even his former teammates and rivals in the league join in, giving reasons both for and against the argument.
The Cleveland Cavaliers had the best record in the Eastern Conference and the second-best record in the NBA last season, but they flamed out with a five-game loss to the 4-seeded Pacers in the second round of the playoffs.
Victor Wembanyama had a season opener for the ages last night. The 21-year-old Frenchman finished with 40 points, 15 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, and 3 blocks.
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.
Elle Duncan went viral on Tuesday because she was in disbelief over something ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins said on "SportsCenter." Since the 2025-26 NBA season started Tuesday night, Perkins made an appearance on "SportsCenter" to discuss the opening game between the Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder.
Bam Adebayo is entering his ninth season with the Miami Heat, and Kendrick Perkins believes it will be the big man’s last. Perkins spoke about the Heat during an appearance on the latest episode of the “Road Trippin” podcast, which was released on Friday.
The Miami Heat are expected to make a significant change to their roster in the 2025-26 NBA season. Former NBA player Kendrick Perkins believes it’s time for one star player to move on from the franchise and predicts that he’d likely be moved during the regular season.
As ESPN introduces more strategy-oriented content about the NBA -- including Coaches' Corner with Tim Legler on which Erik Spoelstra recently appeared -- its talking heads aren't exactly slowing down with the crazy hot takes.
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.
Often, a personal opinion causes unrest. The kind that holds the possibility of spreading like wildfire. Things could go to such harsh extents that the locker room falls into a dilemma.
The Milwaukee Bucks made significant changes this offseason when they waived Damian Lillard to sign Myles Turner and pair him with Giannis Antetokounmpo.