Kendrick Perkins Takes Shot at Kevin Durant Amid NBA Trade Rumors originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Former NBA center and current ESPN basketball analyst Kendrick Perkins took a shot at Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant on the latest episode of Road Trippin '.

Coming off back-to-back appearances in the Western Conference Finals, the Minnesota Timberwolves might turn to Kevin Durant as the final piece to push them over the top.

League sources continue to cite the Pelicans as a team aggressively looking to move up in the draft, with most front-office executives believing Bailey is the target of new general manager Joe Dumars. That’s why we’re mocking a trade here for this week’s mock, with Herb Jones and a low-value first in 2026 via the Pacers to move up four spots.