Kendrick Perkins Calls Out Bill Simmons Over Raptors Prediction Bet
Kendrick Perkins reminds Bill Simmons about Toronto Raptors 'wager'
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Kendrick Perkins reminded Bill Simmons of their wager regarding the Toronto Raptors' performance in the 2025-26 NBA season. As the Raptors secured the No. 5 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs, Perkins suggested Simmons donate to his nonprofit instead of honoring the bet. The feud dates back to June 2025.
- 01Kendrick Perkins claimed the Toronto Raptors would be a top-six seed in the Eastern Conference.
- 02The Raptors finished the regular season as the No. 5 seed.
- 03Bill Simmons initially challenged Perkins to a wager over this prediction.
- 04Perkins suggested Simmons donate to his nonprofit instead of betting.
- 05The feud between Perkins and Simmons has been ongoing since June 2025.
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Kendrick Perkins, a former NBA player turned commentator, took to social media to remind Bill Simmons of their wager regarding the Toronto Raptors' performance in the 2025-26 NBA season. Perkins had predicted that the Raptors would finish as a top-six seed in the Eastern Conference, a claim that Simmons challenged back in June 2025. As the regular season concluded, the Raptors secured the No. 5 seed, leading Perkins to call out Simmons for the bet. Instead of collecting on the wager, Perkins suggested that Simmons make a donation to his nonprofit organization that supports underprivileged youth. This ongoing feud highlights the rivalry between the two commentators, with Perkins previously criticizing Simmons for his basketball insights.
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