Rising NBA stars might respect LeBron James as the face of the league for decades, but that doesn’t mean they look up to him. After the NBA had what was largely considered a successful All-Star event ...

The Cavs' title odds improved with the trade for James Harden, but the Thunder and Nuggets are clear favorites.

As unbefitting as the ending of his career was, some analysts, including Kendrick Perkins, plant their flag firmly on the ...

ESPN personality Kendrick Perkins said that the NBA could be in trouble when LeBron James retires.

Stephen A. Smith recently appeared on ESPN’s First Take and blamed LeBron James for beginning the domino effect that has caused the downfall of the NBA’s Slam Dunk contest conducted during the ...

After the NBA All-Star break, the Los Angeles Lakers will get back to work on Friday against the visiting Los Angeles Clippers with 28 regular-season games left ...

On First Take, Kendrick Perkins, Brian Windhorst and Stephen A. Smith join Amina Smith to discuss how the Chris Paul situation was handled by the Clippers and the league.

In a recent interview, Kendrick Perkins criticized the 2026 Slam Dunk Contest, urging superstars to restore its lost prestige ...

As Lakers star LeBron James inches closer to retirement, ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins believes the NBA isn't prepared for what comes next.

Ever since NBA commissioner Adam Silver announced the new All-Star Game format last year, there has been a healthy dose of ...

Life without LeBron James will not be pleasant for the NBA. That’s according to Kendrick Perkins, who said on “First Take” on Monday that if James retires, it’s going to leave a massive, unfillable ...

Lakers forward LeBron James has not been certain about where he stands on retirement. But the NBA is not ready to lose him.