Perkins argued that Clippers guard Norman Powell, who’s putting up a career-high 24.2 points per game, should have been called up as a replacement instead of being left out altogether.

Kendrick Perkins put Laker star LeBron James on blast for sitting out of the All-Star Game after knowing he wouldn't play.

The Los Angeles Lakers knew they needed another center after the trade with Mark Williams fell through. Jaxson Hayes is going to have to be the starting center for the rest of the season. Even so, they needed a backup center because they didn't really have anyone else on the roster who could fit that bill.