Kendrick Perkins rumors, news

Breaking news and rumors

Injuries and suspensions

Lifestyle

Trade rumors, contract, salary

Stats and scores

Family

Top stories

Fantasy rankings and news

Schedules and games

Rumors and scandals

• ‘Going To Get Him Fired’ – NBA Analyst Warns Knicks HC Tom Thibodeau Against Benching Karl-Anthony Towns vs. Pacers
Kendrick Perkins warns Knicks HC Tom Thibodeau that benching Karl-Anthony Towns in Game 2 ECF could cost him his job if they lose the series....2025
Check it out Anthony Towns
• Kendrick Perkins Boldly Guarantees a Title and NBA Finals MVP for ‘Unguardable’ Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Kendrick Perkins predicts that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will win Finals MVP and lead the OKC Thunder to a championship....2025
See more Finals MVP rumors
• Kendrick Perkins Labels Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ‘Greatest’ Thunder Player of All-Time, Reigniting Kevin Durant Beef
Kendrick Perkins calls Shai Gilgeous-Alexander the greatest Thunder player of all time, sparking debate amid OKC's stellar playoff run....2025
Check it out Shai Gilgeous Alexander news and rumors
• WATCH: Former Thunder Center Kendrick Perkins Honored With Standing Ovation In Return to OKC During WCF
A standing ovation, a few roasts, and a fired-up Kendrick Perkins — the former Thunder center turned heads during his return to Oklahoma City....2025
• Kevin Durant Reignites Kendrick Perkins Beef With Cheeky 4-Word Message About His Role in Thunder’s Finals Run
Kevin Durant clapped back at Kendrick Perkins’ wild claim about Oklahoma City's 2012 NBA Finals run amid his uncertain future in Phoenix....2025
See more Kevin Durant news
• Kendrick Perkins Shares Bold Take That Anthony Edwards Will Be the ‘Face of the League’ Under One Condition
Find out what Kendrick Perkins thinks Minnesota star Anthony Edwards needs to do in order to establish himself as the face of the NBA....2025
Click for news about Anthony Edwards headline news

• Knicks are new favorites in East after injury to Celtics' Jayson Tatum

Former NBA champion Kendrick Perkins has changed his stance regarding the NBA title hopefuls....2025
Visit the page Jayson Tatum injury report
• Why Perk believes Butler must ‘fit out' amid Steph's injury absence
Kendrick Perkins believes star Warriors forward Jimmy Butler must "fit out" for Golden State against the Minnesota Timberwolves....2025
Visit the page Jimmy Butler availability report
• Ex-NBA Player Issues Harsh Reality Check to Luka Dončić After LeBron James’ Worrisome Injury Struggles
Kendrick Perkins asks Luka Dončić to step up and carry the Los Angeles Lakers after LeBron James' groin injury sidelines him from action....2025
Read about Luka Dončić injuries
• ‘Season Is Over’ – Ex-NBA Player Fires a Warning at Mavericks’ Nico Harrison over Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving’s Injuries
Former NBA player Kendrick Perkins thinks the Dallas Mavericks' season is over after Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving's injuries....2025
See more Nico Harrison availability report
• The Jimmy Butler/Heat trade demand standoff might be about to get even funnier

Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images Jimmy Butler reportedly ‘hasn’t even really started’ creating drama with the Heat, so let’s rank his funniest trade demand escalation options. I haven’t started a lot of things. The dishes, my debut novel. Sometimes, life gets in the way of starting that next thing that will define who you are, and who you can be. And apparently, Jimmy Butler h...2025
Visit the page Butler Heat
• Why Perk believes Draymond should be suspended for Edey play

Kendrick Perkins believes Draymond Green should be suspended for an "extended period of time" for his Flagrant 1 foul on Zach Edey....2024
See more Draymond Green injury
• Kendrick Perkins: Sixers Could Go Down As One Of NBA’s Biggest All-Time Busts

The Philadelphia 76ers have yet to play a game with Joel Embiid this season. He’s either been injured or suspended. But it may not matter. Maybe the Sixers are just bad. That was the take of former NBA center Kendrick Perkins, who analyzed Philadelphia’s 2-7 start to the season by suggesting this team could go […] The post Kendrick Perkins: Sixers Could Go Down As One Of NBA̵...2024
See also Joel Embiid injury
• Dray points out brutal irony of Perk claiming Kawhi should retire

Draymond Green clapped back at ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins for suggesting that Kawhi Leonard should retire from the NBA due to injuries....2024
Read about Draymond Green injury
• Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson Could Return This Month From Ankle Surgery

According to NBA insider Brian Windhorst of ESPN, New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson could return this month. Robinson underwent left ankle surgery in December. Brian Windhorst: "…Mitchell Robinson should be back before the end of the month…They're only gonna get better as long as they can get healthy…" Kendrick Perkins: "…When you think about […] The post K...2024
See more articles Brian Windhorst injury report
• Aaron Gordon’s dog bite is the latest bizarre NBA injury

Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images Gordon suffered lacerations in his face and shooting hand after being attacked by a dog on Christmas day. Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon will be away from the team as he recovers from being attacked by a dog on Christmas day. Gordon suffered lacerations on his face and right shooting hand after being bit by a dog following Denver’s victory over t...2023
Visit the page Aaron Gordon availability report

• Ray Allen seemingly responds to criticism from 2008 Celtics
The relationship between Ray Allen and his former Boston Celtics teammates is very icy, and the retired sharp-shooter does not seem motivated to mend it any time soon.On Monday, several members of the 2008 Celtics championship team — Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, Rajon Rondo, Kendrick Perkins and Glen Davis — appeared on Garnett’s show “Area 21” to discuss the way Allen left the team to join the Mia...2017
See also Ray Allen
• Cleveland Cavaliers' Offseason Has Only Just Begun
2016

Click for news about Cleveland Cavaliers
• Off-Court Fight Keeps Clippers, NBA Wondering Who Blake Griffin Really Is
2016

Read about Blake Griffin
• Why Oklahoma City Thunder Are the NBA's Most Unsolvable Puzzle
2015

Click for news about Oklahoma City Thunder
• A Team Transformed: Inside LeBron James' First Season Back with the Cavaliers
2015

See more articles Kevin Garnett

2025
"Kendrick Perkins called the Golden State Warriors "legit title contenders" after their 95-85 Game 1 win over the Houston Rockets in the 2025 Western Conference first-round playoffs on Sunday at Toyota Center."

2024
"Shams Charania recently appeared on NBA Today to discuss the Warriors’ pursuit of a big trade, which prompted Michael Wilbon and Kendrick Perkins to suggest James as their target."

2023
"Smith and Kendrick Perkins are tired of his and Paul George’s inconsistencies."

2022
"Kendrick Perkins shared a message for Draymond Green on Friday after TMZ Sports released a video of the Golden State Warriors star punching teammate Jordan Poole during practice earlier this week."

2021
"The movie has definitely gotten mixed reviews thus far, but it’s definitely not […] The post Lakers star LeBron James called out by Kendrick Perkins over Space Jam 2 snub appeared first on ClutchPoints."

2020
"Kendrick Perkins' children accumulate $16,000 of Fortnite charges on his credit card"

2019
"Former NBA first-overall pick Greg Oden wasn’t the first player picked in the BIG3 draft, but he did come off the board in the first round, going seventh overall to the Aliens, a team whose roster also includes Kendrick Perkins and Shannon Brown."

2018
"Kendrick Perkins posts, then deletes, announcement that he's signing with Cavs"

2017
"The post Kendrick Perkins Says Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook Are ‘Back on Talking Terms’ appeared first on SLAMonline."

2016
"Warriors Looking at Allen Among Possible FA Adds Tuesday, July 5 Rusty Simmons of the San Francisco Chronicle reported Tuesday that Allen is on a list of potential targets with point guard Mario Chalmers and center Kendrick Perkins."

2015
"It was early on a late March night in Memphis, a little over a month after Kendrick Perkins had left any sore feelings and battle scars behind, and heeded the call from a long-time nemesis."

2014
"Former Celtics center Kendrick Perkins has remained close with Rajon Rondo over the years, and says that the star point guard no longer wanted to be a Celtic."

• NBA Analyst Makes Stern Demand to Rockets Over Amen Thompson’s Trade Availability After Impressive Postseason
Amen Thompson's breakout playoff performance for the Houston Rockets has sparked trade rumors, with Kendrick Perkins urging the team to make him untouchable....2025
See more Amen Thompson contract rumors
• Former NBA Champion Boldly Compares Shedeur Sanders’ Arrival in Cleveland to Cavs Drafting LeBron James
Former NBA champion Kendrick Perkins wildly compared Shedeur Sanders getting drafted to the Browns to LeBron James' arrival in Cleveland....2025
See more LeBron James salary
• Perk offers odd explanation why Steph shouldn't be an All-Star

ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins thinks that Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry shouldn't be an All-Star this season....2025
Continue with Golden State Warriors trade rumors
• The Jimmy Butler/Heat trade demand standoff might be about to get even funnier
2025

Read about Butler Heat salary
• Kendrick Perkins Expects LeBron James, Stephen Curry To Be Teammates Before LeBron Retires

Former NBA center Kendrick Perkins expects LeBron James and Stephen Curry to be teammates before LeBron retires. LeBron (he turns 40 in December) is the oldest player in the NBA. He’s expected to play two more seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, who drafted his son, Bronny James. Meanwhile, Curry turns 37 next season. “If […] The post Kendrick Perkins Expects L...2024
Continue with LeBron James trade rumors
• ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins Suggests Surprise James Harden Trade, And Fans Were Stunned

The former NBA player-turned-TV personality offered an interesting resolution with the star guard and Philadelphia brass still at odds....2023
• Kendrick Perkins Thinks Draymond Green Would Make Three Teams NBA Title Favorites

‘He is worth every single dollar of $100 million.’...2023
• Why the Oklahoma City Thunder might have the brightest future in the NBA
Photo by David Berding/Getty Images For the second time in his career, Sam Presti is building a winner. Few general managers get a second shot at building a contender after failing the first time. But Sam Presti isn’t just the general manager for the Oklahoma City Thunder. To Thunder fans, he’s the most important person in their franchise’s past, present, and future. Thunder fans hate hea...2023
See more Oklahoma City Thunder trade rumors
• Why Nikola Jokic winning a third NBA MVP in a row would be bad for basketball
Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images Nikola Jokic getting a third straight NBA MVP would go against everything the award stands for. Coming into the 2020-2021 season, Giannis Antetokuonmpo was the odds on favorite to win the NBA MVP for the third straight time, a distinction that came with very little precedence. He would be the first to accomplish a feat that eluded Stephen Curry, LeBron...2023
Check it out Nikola Jokic contract
• Nick Moore: A Story of Perseverance and Relentless Pursuit
Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images How Nick Moore persevered through the end of his childhood dream and vaulted himself into NFL All-Pro status Nick Moore sits in the passenger seat of Mookie Betts’ black BMW 750Li. It’s the last day of spring training for the Boston Red Sox, 2015. The car is a man down as their ‘third amigo’ and teammate Kendrick Perkins was cut last week. Moore knows h...2023
See more Nick Moore

• Dray points out brutal irony of Perk claiming Kawhi should retire
2024

See more articles Draymond Green
• Steven Adams pretended he couldn’t speak English as a rookie so Kevin Garnett wouldn’t trash talk him

Kevin Garnett is a legendary trash talker. Over the course of his career his fellow NBA players said he was one of the most brutal, biting, cruel talkers in the league — who always knew the perfect thing to say in order to break your spirit. So, nobody can blame Steven Adams for not wanting that smoke as a rookie, but the way he avoided it was utterly hilarious. Steven Adams told Kevin Garnett ...2024
Visit the page Steven Adams statistics
• Joel Embiid called for flagrant after trying to trip Mitchell Robinson as Knicks-76ers gets chippy

Joel Embiid added to a physical start in Game 3 with a flagrant foul, and Kendrick Perkins thought it should’ve resulted in an ejection....2024
Read about Joel Embiid
• The NBA changed its All-NBA Team format, and it’s so stupid

Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Shouldn’t the All-NBA team resemble an actual team? The NBA is announcing its end-of-season awards before the playoffs begin, and it includes a major change that’s one of the most nonsensical decisions not just in the NBA, but in any sport. The 2023-24 season is the first year to ignore positions when it comes to the All-NBA teams, a move that now just ...2024
See more Giannis Antetokounmpo scores
• Why the Bucks fired Adrian Griffin, explained

Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Everything you need to know about why the Bucks decided to fire their head coach despite sitting in second place in the Eastern Conference. The Milwaukee Bucks made the (somewhat) shocking decision to fire first-year head coach Adrian Griffin on Tuesday, despite the team coming off of a win on Monday and holding a 30-13 record overall. The vibes had been ...2024
Continue with Adrian Griffin scores
• Why the Oklahoma City Thunder might have the brightest future in the NBA
2023

See also Oklahoma City Thunder statistics
• Why Nikola Jokic winning a third NBA MVP in a row would be bad for basketball
2023

Read about Nikola Jokic
• Mavs star Luka Doncic’s scoring streak sparks ominous message from Kendrick Perkins

Luka Doncic is putting up points at a historic level for the Dallas Mavericks this 2022-23 season, and the scary thing is: he’s just getting started. With that said, former NBA big man-turned-ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins has massive fears for all of America. The Slovenian sensation dropped 44 points on Sunday night in their showdown […] The post Mavs star Luka Doncic’s scoring s...2022
Read about Luka Doncic statistics
• Kendrick Perkins couldn’t stop hating on Draymond Green after Warriors’ Game 3 loss
After Draymond Green’s poor display in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, Kendrick Perkins questioned the Golden State Warriors star’s motivations against the Boston Celtics. Green fouled out of the contest, and he didn’t make an impact at all with just two points, four rebounds and three assists in 34 minutes of action. While Dray […] The post Kendrick Perkins couldn’t stop h...2022
Continue with Draymond Green statistics
• Sixers’ James Harden-Joel Embiid duo draws bold Lakers comparison from Kendrick Perkins
It’s safe to say that the James Harden acquisition is looking like a success for the Philadelphia 76ers early on. He and star teammate Joel Embiid already seem to have phenomenal on-court chemistry, and it’s resulted in huge nights from the duo in their first two games playing together. One NBA analyst has been impressed […] The post Sixers’ James Harden-Joel Embiid duo dra...2022
Click for news about Joel Embiid statistics

• Kendrick Perkins fires back at Brian Scalabrine in Celtics feud: ‘The same motherf—ker’

The 2007-08 Celtics just can't get along....2024
See more articles Brian Scalabrine
• ESPN is wrong about what type of NBA content they think Gen Z wants

Photo by Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images I’m exactly the type of 21-year-old ESPN wants to engage, and even I don’t get why they laid off Zach Lowe. I am a writer, but before that, I’m a 21-year-old NBA fan. People my age don’t usually know what we want out of life. Many of us are just starting out in the working world or finishing up school. I don’t know if I want to live in Oklahoma or...2024
Click for news about Zach Lowe
• Aaron Gordon’s dog bite is the latest bizarre NBA injury
2023

Read about Aaron Gordon
• Why Nikola Jokic winning a third NBA MVP in a row would be bad for basketball
2023

See also Nikola Jokic
• Nick Moore: A Story of Perseverance and Relentless Pursuit
2023

See more Nick Moore
• Moses Moody reacts to Kendrick Perkins’ messing up his name on Draft night
One of the biggest moments in every NBA player’s career is hearing their name called on draft night. The two Golden State Warriors rookies got to experience that in this year’s draft. Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody shared this special moment as lottery picks. The Dubs picked Kuminga 7th, and everything went as they usually […] The post Moses Moody reacts to Kendrick PerkinsR...2021
Check it out Moses Moody
• Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo’s girlfriend takes shot at Kendrick Perkins after Finals win
Giannis Antetokounmpo has most likely silenced all his doubters for good. The Milwaukee Bucks franchise player ascended to legendary status after an equally legendary performance to win Game 6 of the NBA Finals and take home the Larry O’Brien Trophy. But it wasn’t too long ago that the chorus of critics was deafeningly loud against […] The post Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo...2021
Check it out Giannis Antetokounmpo
• NBA Finals: Warriors reportedly upset Kendrick Perkins didn't move feet out of Steph Curry's way in Game 2
Curry's momentum carried him towards the bench at the end of the third quarter...2018
Read about Steph Curry
• How the Serge Ibaka Trade Set Up Oklahoma City's Future
2016

Click for news about Serge Ibaka
• Lakers' Kids Helping Kobe Find Joy in the Little Things Amid Season Gone Wrong
2016

Read about Kobe Bryant

• A Team Transformed: Inside LeBron James' First Season Back with the Cavaliers
2015

Click for news about Kevin Garnett
• Again King of the East, LeBron's Conference Reign Faces Few Looming Threats
2015

Read about Eastern Conference
• Kendrick Perkins Gets Away with Unbelievable 9-Step Travel Against Heat
2015

Continue with Cleveland Cavaliers
• Kendrick Perkins' children accumulate $16,000 of Fortnite charges on his credit card
The 14-year NBA veteran said he learned about the charges after his card was declined...2020
• Kevin Love Is Healthy, Happy and Ready to Bring Cleveland Cavs a Championship
2015

Read about Kevin Love
• Source: Perkins to join Cavs after Jazz buyout
Center Kendrick Perkins has committed to signing with the Cleveland Cavaliers once he finalizes a buyout with the Utah Jazz, a source tells ESPN.com....2015
Continue with Cleveland Cavaliers
• Why Oklahoma City Thunder Are the NBA's Most Unsolvable Puzzle
2015

See more Oklahoma City Thunder
• Durant, Westbrook Have Partnership That May Survive Critics, Free-Agent Suitors
2015

See more Oklahoma City Thunder

1. Cody Rhodes

2. LeBron James

3. Los Angeles Lakers

. . .

165. Kendrick Perkins

• NBA Awards Odds 2015-16: Predicting Who Will Take Home the Hardware
2016

Continue with Karl Anthony
• Eric Gordon's Max Deal Has Turned into the NBA's Worst Contract
2014

Visit the page Eric Gordon

• Kendrick Perkins Labels Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ‘Greatest’ Thunder Player of All-Time, Reigniting Kevin Durant Beef
2025

Read about Shai Gilgeous Alexander
• ‘You Got J.B. Bickerstaff Fired’ – NBA Analyst Throws Wild Accusations at Donovan Mitchell After Ex-Coach’s Controversial Firing
ESPN NBA insider Kendrick Perkins blames Donovan Mitchell for the Cleveland Cavaliers' early playoff exit and the firing of J.B. Bickerstaff....2025
See more articles Donovan Mitchell
• Kendrick Perkins has strong prediction for Pacers-Cavaliers playoff series

Perkins gave his thoughts on the future of the series....2025
• NBA Analyst Makes Stern Demand to Rockets Over Amen Thompson’s Trade Availability After Impressive Postseason
2025

See also Amen Thompson
• Luka Doncic Gets Destroyed By Kendrick Perkins After Lakers Lose To Timberwolves In First Round
The Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs in five games. The Lakers, led by LeBron James and Luka Doncic, had home-court advantage but still lost the series in five games. Los Angeles was projected to compete for the title this year after acquiring Doncic from […] The post Luka Doncic Gets Destroyed By Kendrick Perkins Afte...2025
See more Luka Doncic
• Perk calls Warriors ‘legit title contenders' after win vs. Rockets
2025

See more articles Golden State Warriors
• Perk states Warriors would ‘pop' Lakers in first-round playoff series
ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins believes the Golden State Warriors would beat the Los Angeles Lakers in a first-round NBA playoff series....2025
Check it out Golden State Warriors
• Ex-NBA Player Claims Cavaliers’ Could Fail in the Playoffs Despite Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland’s Stellar 2024–25 Season
Kendrick Perkins questions the Cleveland Cavaliers' playoff chances, calling out Darius Garland’s defense....2025
Check it out Donovan Mitchell
• Kendrick Perkins says he’s concerned about Cavs’ smaller backcourt in playoffs

ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins was asked which NBA team he thinks could be on “upset alert” when it comes to the postseason. Perkins, a former Cavaliers center, picked the Cavaliers (much to the dismay of fellow analyst Tim Legler). “I’m going with the Cleveland Cavaliers,” Perkins said. “You gotta be kidding me,” replied an exasperated […] The ...2025
Continue with Tim Legler
• ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins believes Evan Mobley is the ‘second best’ PF in the NBA
With a 54-10 record, the Cleveland Cavaliers are first in the Eastern Conference and the first to secure a playoff berth, which thanks in no small part to key figures such as Evan Mobley, who Kendrick Perkins believes is amongst the best in the NBA. On Sunday afternoon, the Cavaliers were on the road to […] The post ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins believes Evan Mobley is the ‘second best...2025
See also Evan Mobley

• Ex-NBA Player Shames Kyle Kuzma After Embarrassing 0-PT Game vs Pacers in NBA Playoffs
Former NBA champion Kendrick Perkins rips Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma after shocking Game 1 performance against Indiana Pacers....2025
Visit the page Milwaukee Bucks buzz
• Why the Bucks fired Adrian Griffin, explained
2024

See more articles Adrian Griffin whispers
• Ex-Celtics big man Kendrick Perkins drops truth bomb on botched Jaylen Brown-James Harden trade
Jaylen Brown has been the stuff of trade rumors of late after the All-Star swingman was linked to a possible move to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for want-away superstar Kevin Durant. This is far from the first time Brown has seen his name dragged in trade whispers, too. As a matter of fact, former […] The post Ex-Celtics big man Kendrick Perkins drops truth bomb on botched Jaylen Brown-Jam...2022
Visit the page Jaylen Brown
• Grizzlies star Ja Morant receives shocking Giannis-like praise from Kendrick Perkins
Memphis Grizzlies star point guard Ja Morant put on another show against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night, pouring in 41 points in a thrilling 104-99 victory. This came after a 33-point effort against the Phoenix Suns, which was capped off by a difficult game-winning bucket right before the buzzer. The Grizzlies have been […] The post Grizzlies star Ja Morant receives shocking Giann...2021
Check it out Memphis Grizzlies gossip
• Lakers must explore Russell Westbrook trade, per Kendrick Perkins
The Los Angeles Lakers are once again on a downward spiral of late, losing their last four games of late by an average margin of defeat of almost 20 points. As with any struggling situation, there have been whispers to shake things up one way or another. With the Lakers’ options fairly limited, former player […] The post Lakers must explore Russell Westbrook trade, per Kendrick Perkins...2021
Continue with Russell Westbrook rumors
• Rich Paul says LeBron James, amid Kendrick Perkins-inspired trade speculation, not leaving Lakers

Kendrick Perkins seems close with LeBron James....2021
Click for news about Rich Paul whispers
• OKC Thunder's Clutch Issues Can Improve with Russell Westbrook as Lone Star
2016

Visit the page Russell Westbrook scandal
• NBA Rumors: Breaking Down Latest Trade and Free-Agent Chatter
2016

Continue with Oklahoma City Thunder gossip
• Cleveland Cavaliers' Offseason Has Only Just Begun
2016

See more articles Cleveland Cavaliers scandals
• 2016 NBA Free Agency: Everything You Need to Know from Day 5
2016

See also Kevin Durant gossip