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Kendrick Perkins C OKC
6 Days Oklahoma City Thunder Comment

Thunder GM Sam Presti said the amnesty exemption is not something Oklahoma City has considered using.

Presti was asked the question in relation to Kendrick Perkins, who is due $18.63 million over the next two seasons. Presti said the Thunder believe Perkins has "a lot of value to our team," which certainly didn't seem to be the case in OKC's second-round loss to Memphis. We'll just have to wait and see if Presti is true to his word.

Kendrick Perkins C OKC
7 Days Oklahoma City Thunder Comment

Kendrick Perkins said Wednesday he's "pretty sure" he'll still be with the Thunder next season.

It's good Perk is so sure of his return because we're definitely not. Perkins is a candidate for OKC's amnesty clause given the $18.63 million left on his contract over the next two seasons. Perkins also hasn't played like he deserved anywhere close to that sort of payday in quite a while. Given OKC's need for a legit third scorer and a budget already crunched by Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook and Serge Ibaka's big deals, it wouldn't be surprising if Perkins finds himself a free agent.

Kendrick Perkins C OKC
10 Days Oklahoma City Thunder Comment

Scott Brooks said he anticipates Kendrick Perkins playing more in Game 4 on Monday.

Well, Perk certainly hasn't earned his possible extra playing time. He's made a pathetic 2-of-14 from the field in the first three games of this series and this could be another head-scratching lineup decision by Scott Brooks. We'd guess "desperate times call for desperate measures" applies here.

Kendrick Perkins C OKC
12 Days Oklahoma City Thunder Comment

Kendrick Perkins shot 0-of-4 from the field in 16 minutes on Saturday, while Thabo Sefolosha also shot 0-of-4 in 18 minutes.

Perk is a combined 2-of-14 from the field vs. Memphis in the second round. Kevin Durant had his usual 25 points tonight, with 11 rebounds, five assists and three steals in 46 minutes, but his teammates shot a combined 33.3 percent from the field. The only other players in double-figures were Serge Ibaka (13 points), Kevin Martin (13) and Reggie Jackson (16). With Russell Westbrook injured OKC's lack of offensive options is quickly catching up with them.

Kendrick Perkins C OKC
1 Month Oklahoma City Thunder Comment

Kendrick Perkins played through a hamstring injury on Sunday and had four points, four rebounds, three steals and a bock in the easy win over the Rockets.

Perk will provide solid defense, but he's not good enough on the offensive end to be used in most fantasy playoff leagues. He should play a ton of games, but won't do a whole lot in them.

Kendrick Perkins C OKC
1 Month Oklahoma City Thunder Comment

Kendrick Perkins (hamstring) is fully expected to start in Game 1 vs. Houston on Sunday.

We never really doubted Perkins' availability, but it's worth noting considering he missed time to end the season. Nevertheless, Perkins will be back in action vs. the Rockets and should see the typical 20-25 minutes that he saw all season long.

Kendrick Perkins C OKC
1 Month Oklahoma City Thunder Comment

Kendrick Perkins (hamstring) will not play against the Bucks on Wednesday.

Nick Collison is also likely to sit that one out and Hasheem Thabeet may get to prove that he was indeed worth the second pick of the 2009 draft, which was one pick before James Harden. Kidding aside, Thabeet may be worth a look in fantasy leagues as the Thunder rest most of their team on Wednesday.

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