Iman Shumpert and Kendrick Perkins discuss trash-talking NBA stars

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

.@imanshumpert and @KendrickPerkins share when they would trash talk NBA stars 👀 https://t.co/465sA4fNdc Via @ESPNNBA on X

What happened: Former NBA veterans Iman Shumpert and Kendrick Perkins addressed their approach to trash-talking star players across the league on ESPN.

Why it matters: The conversation arrives during the opening week of the 2026-27 NBA regular season, days after Perkins called LeBron James key to 76ers success.

What to watch: ESPN's studio coverage continues alongside Thursday's 2026-27 NBA regular-season slate.

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@ESPNNBA 2026-10-22T19:28:21.453088+00:00

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