{
  "id": 11125115,
  "title": "NBA news: Kendrick Perkins is feeling confident about his MVP pick for 2026-27",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/nba-news-kendrick-perkins-is-feeling-confident-about-his-mvp-pick-for",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-01T06:26:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/nba-news-kendrick-perkins-feeling-062615802.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins is expressing strong confidence that the Minnesota Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards will win the NBA MVP award during the 2026-27 season. Perkins believes that Edwards will be the frontrunner for the accolade as the season progresses.\n\nPerkins praises the Timberwolves' recent offseason additions, specifically mentioning the pairing of Anthony Edwards with LaMelo Ball. He previously declared Ball and Edwards as \"the best (expletive) backcourt in the NBA.\" Perkins asserts that Ball's playmaking abilities will have a positive impact on Edwards' performance, potentially leading to the MVP award.\n\nEdwards finished third in the scoring rankings last season, averaging 28.8 points per game, and ranked second only to Luka Doncic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The addition of LaMelo Ball, who averaged 7.1 assists in 72 games last season, could help Edwards become more efficient and alleviate some pressure on him.\n\nDespite his high expectations, Perkins acknowledges that the first season of this partnership may require some adjustment as both players learn to work together and adapt their roles. Minnesota's recent Western Conference Finals appearances have raised expectations for the team moving forward.",
  "summary": "With the 2026-27 NBA MVP award months away, Anthony Edwards has an avid supporter for him even before the regular season kicks in. Kendrick Perkins thinks the Minnesota Timberwolves superstar shooting guard will confidently win the accolade when the season winds down. His expectations for Edwards have increased after the Wolves added LaMelo Ball to […] The post NBA news: Kendrick Perkins is…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}