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Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander soars up Kendrick Perkins’ all-time rankings

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Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s dominance as one of the best players in the NBA has garnered serious recognition from former player Kendrick Perkins. The current NBA analyst for ESPN released a new episode of the Perk Unplugged show. Perkins has Gilgeous-Alexander already in his all-time top 20 players in NBA history, and with […] The post Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander soars up Kendrick Perkins’ all-time rankings appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kendrick Perkins hits Rockets’ Kevin Durant with LeBron James warning

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Kevin Durant and LeBron James are gearing up for another showdown in the playoffs as the Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Lakers will duke it out next week. Durant’s former teammate Kendrick Perkins says he better not lose to James’ Lakers. Uploading a new episode of the Perk Unplugged show, Perkins does go on […] The post Kendrick Perkins hits Rockets’ Kevin Durant with LeBron James warning appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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“Lakers Are Dead Birds”- Kendrick Perkins Sounds Off on Los Angeles Lakers With Brutal Playoff Outlook

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The Lakers enter the postseason facing a grim outlook after devastating injuries derailed their momentum. Kendrick Perkins predicts a first-round exit, citing the impossible burden on LeBron James.

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Kendrick Perkins sounds off with ‘first-round exit’ Lakers playoff prediction

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ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins didn’t hold back in his playoff prediction for the Los Angeles Lakers, using a dead-bird analogy in his outlook on the Western Conference. Perkins isn’t buying into the hype surrounding LeBron James and the Lakers blowout win against the Phoenix Suns without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. Perkins can’t see the Lakers […] The post Kendrick Perkins sounds off with ‘first-round exit’ Lakers playoff prediction appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Joel Embiid Injury Twist Leaves Philadelphia 76ers Season in Danger

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The Joel Embiid injury cloud has taken another dramatic turn, dealing a major blow to the Philadelphia 76ers at the worst possible time. The reigning centerpiece of the franchise is now sidelined after undergoing surgery, leaving uncertainty around his availability as the regular season nears its conclusion and postseason positioning hangs in the balance.Joel Embiid […] The post Joel Embiid Injury Twist Leaves Philadelphia 76ers Season in Danger appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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“Could you imagine what that would do for the game of basketball?” – Kendrick Perkins urges LeBron James to consider Knicks move – Basketball Network

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“Could you imagine what that would do for the game of basketball?” - Kendrick Perkins urges LeBron James to consider Knicks move  Basketball Network

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Kendrick Perkins takes a ruthless shot at Evan Mobley

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Evan Mobley is the latest NBA big man to find himself in the crosshairs of Kendrick Perkins. The ESPN analyst Perkins drew attention on Wednesday with his ruthless swipe at the Cleveland Cavaliers big man Mobley. On “NBA Countdown,” Perkins called out the Cavaliers for supposedly being “soft” and compared Mobley in particular to a … The post Kendrick Perkins takes a ruthless shot at Evan Mobley appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Kendrick Perkins Makes Strong Accusation About Players Using Load Management

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Former NBA player Kendrick Perkins claimed that NBA players and teams were picking games to sit out stars for “load management” before the season even started. The overall conversation was about the 65-game minimum for award consideration and why Perkins is defending the NBA for the controversial rule.Perkins claimed that the NBA had to step […] The post Kendrick Perkins Makes Strong Accusation About Players Using Load Management appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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"Can't tell a man to be quiet, that's the hardest thing in the world" – Kendrick Perkins blames change in scenery for Jaden Ivey's mental breakout – Basketball Network

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"Can't tell a man to be quiet, that's the hardest thing in the world" - Kendrick Perkins blames change in scenery for Jaden Ivey's mental breakout  Basketball Network

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Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves won’t lead Lakers to ‘promised land,’ Kendrick Perkins says

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After the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder delivered a message to the Los Angeles Lakers, ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins is wondering what the future holds for Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. Perhaps the full-fleged message to the Lakers goes beyond this season, as Reaves’ contract extension will loom over the organization during the offseason. Perkins is […] The post Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves won’t lead Lakers to ‘promised land,’ Kendrick Perkins says appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Stephen A. Smith thought Luka Dončić might have been faking injury

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Luka Dončić’s injury might be bad news for the Los Angeles Lakers, but at least it sort of stopped Stephen A. Smith from calling him a fraud. Dončić left the Lakers’ 136-96 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night early because of a left hamstring injury. He appeared to tweak the hamstring in…

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Lakers, Luka Doncic Hit With Troubling Future Projection

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The Los Angeles Lakers have been looking like a potential NBA Finals contender in recent weeks. Unfortunately, some bad news hit the team on Thursday when Luka Doncic went down with what could be a serious hamstring strain.Doncic could be forced out of game action for weeks. If that is the case, his status for […] The post Lakers, Luka Doncic Hit With Troubling Future Projection appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Stephen A. Smith Goes Off on Los Angeles Lakers After Blowout Loss to Oklahoma City Thunder

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Stephen A. Smith recently highlighted the difference in the Los Angeles Lakers and the OKC Thunder levels, and in the recent blowout win over the Lakers, the OKC Thunder made it clear why they are a superior team

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Kendrick Perkins chooses sides in Dwyane Wade vs. Cavaliers’ James Harden debate

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The Cleveland Cavaliers’ James Harden is often compared to some of the best guards in NBA history simply due to the impact he has had on the game of basketball since joining the league back in 2009. One of the names that often comes up is that of Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade, and there […] The post Kendrick Perkins chooses sides in Dwyane Wade vs. Cavaliers’ James Harden debate appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kendrick Perkins argues no playoff scheme can stop Victor Wembanyama

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The San Antonio Spurs have become one of the fiercest contenders in the NBA, as they have coalesced quite nicely under head coach Mitch Johnson in just the third year of Victor Wembanyama’s career. The Spurs are even on fire, having won their past 11 games, and heading into the playoffs, the Spurs are looking […] The post Kendrick Perkins argues no playoff scheme can stop Victor Wembanyama appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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