Bill Simmons… STOP Gatekeeping NBA Media! & NBPA: Investigate Ace Bailey NOW! | Perk UNPLUGGED

On this edition of Road Trippin’s Perk Unplugged, Kendrick Perkins breaks down why Giannis is STAYING in Milwaukee after the Miles Turner trade, exposes the Lakers’ power shift with new ownership choosing Luka over LeBron, and puts Joel Embiid and Paul George on notice for a make-or-break season in Philly. Perk also sounds off on Deandre Ayton’s last chance with the Lakers, Mike Brown taking over the Knicks, and why Jaren Jackson Jr. got overpaid by Memphis.Listen on audio:Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/road-trippin/id1195897108 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Q4qqC6UxoTB09ePc14AbB?si=a1420bdfdcfa442e Follow Road Trippin' on socials:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/roadtrippin/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@roadtrippinpod X - https://x.com/roadtrippinpod Follow Richard - https://www.instagram.com/richardajefferson/ Follow Perk - https://www.instagram.com/kendrickperkins/Follow Channing - https://www.instagram.com/channingfrye/Follow Allie - https://www.instagram.com/al.clifton/Produced by Rain Delay Media - https://www.raindelaymedia.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this edition of Road Trippin', Richard Jefferson, Kendrick Perkins, Channing Frye and Allie Clifton talk LeBron and Rich Paul's unnecessary comments about the Lakers' future, debate which teams won free agency, and dismantle Kevin Durant's take that small guards are doomed in today's NBA. The crew also dives into how the new salary cap rules are forcing players like SGA to leave money on the table and whether the league's push for parity is actually hurting basketball.Follow Road Trippin' on socials:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/roadtrippin/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@roadtrippinpodX - https://x.com/roadtrippinpodFollow Richard - https://www.instagram.com/richardajefferson/Follow Perk - https://www.instagram.com/kendrickperkins/Follow Channing - https://www.instagram.com/channingfrye/Follow Allie - https://www.instagram.com/al.clifton/Produced by Rain Delay Media - https://www.raindelaymedia.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kendrick Perkins couldn't wait to GO OFF on Perk Unplugged! Perk covers why Bill Simmons should stop gatekeeping NBA discourse, and takes a good hard look at Ace Bailey and the people who surround him.Listen on audio:Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/road-trippin/id1195897108 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Q4qqC6UxoTB09ePc14AbB?si=a1420bdfdcfa442e Follow Road Trippin' on socials:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/roadtrippin/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@roadtrippinpod X - https://x.com/roadtrippinpod Follow Richard - https://www.instagram.com/richardajefferson/ Follow Perk - https://www.instagram.com/kendrickperkins/Follow Channing - https://www.instagram.com/channingfrye/Follow Allie - https://www.instagram.com/al.clifton/Produced by Rain Delay Media - https://www.raindelaymedia.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Road Trippin' crew celebrates the OKC's championship while breaking down the devastating news of Tyrese Haliburton's achilles injury in the playoffs. Perk, Richard Jefferson, and Channing Frye get into a heated debate about whether SGA is now the best player in basketball and react to the blockbuster Kevin Durant trade to Houston. Plus, they discuss the concerning rise in Achilles injuries across the league and preview Cooper Flagg as the next generational talent in the upcoming NBA Draft.Subscribe to the Road Trippin' podcast YouTube channel for more analysis, highlights, reactions and player interviews.Produced by Rain Delay MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kendrick Perkins breaks down Kevin Durant's blockbuster trade to Houston, calling it the perfect move that makes the Rockets legitimate title contenders. Perk also gives his Game 7 prediction for Thunder vs Pacers, defends ring culture in the NBA, and explains why Caitlin Clark is the most powerful woman in basketball. Plus, Perk calls out Dwyane Wade's take about the 2010 Finals and gives advice to NBA Draft prospect, Ace Bailey, about respecting the process.Subscribe to the Road Trippin' podcast YouTube channel for more analysis, highlights, reactions and player interviews.Produced by Rain Delay Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Road Trippin' crew breaks down why OKC will target injured Tyrese Haliburton in tonight's closeout Game 6 of the NBA Finals, with Perk predicting "it's gonna happen tonight." The guys then dive deep into the Memphis Grizzlies' dysfunction, Stephen A. Smith's comments about Memphis' "safety," and why Desmond Bain looked like he got "a breath of fresh air" after his trade to Orlando. Plus, RJ and the crew react to the Lakers' historic $10 billion sale to Mark Walter and what it means for the franchise's championship aspirations.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kendrick Perkins sounds OFF after the Desmond Bane trade to Orlando, calling it an overpay and suggesting Memphis should blow it up. Perk also breaks down potential landing spots for Kevin Durant and Giannis, blasts the Knicks coaching search, and shares why he thinks the NBA Finals have been elite basketball despite the ratings.Subscribe to the Road Trippin' podcast YouTube channel for more analysis, highlights, reactions and player interviews.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After an EPIC comeback in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, The Pacers look to shock the doubters once again in Game 2. How will the Oklahoma City Thunder respond? Plus, we are joined by viral hooper Nkwain Kennedy! He joins Road Trippin' to discuss his journey to the US, how he's captivated the basketball world, and even gets some advice on how to take the next step in his career from Rich and Perk!Subscribe to the Road Trippin' podcast YouTube channel for more analysis, highlights, reactions and player interviews.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After coaching the Knicks to the Eastern Conference Finals, Tom Thibodeau has been FIRED! Where did he go wrong? Did he deserve to be fired? Who could replace him? Also, has Rick Carlisle outcoached everybody in these playoffs? How will he match his guys up against a dangerous Thunder team in the Finals? We answer all of those questions and more on this edition of Road Trippin'!Subscribe to the Road Trippin' podcast YouTube channel for more analysis, highlights, reactions and player interviews.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Does Tyrese Haliburton get ranked over Reggie Miller in Pacers history if he wins a ring? Is SGA already the Thunder GOAT over Kevin Durant? Is Jalen Brunson a bigger star in NY than Patrick Ewing? Can Anthony Edwards overtake Kevin Garnett? On this edition of Road Trippin', we settle some all-time franchise debates, discuss the possibility of Kevin Durant joining the Timberwolves, and argue for and against a possible World vs. USA All-Star Game format.Subscribe to the Road Trippin' podcast YouTube channel for more analysis, highlights, reactions and player interviews.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.