3:36 PM - Kendrick Perkins (Cle) will have his contract option for the 2018-19 season picked up by the Cavaliers, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

4:15 PM - Kendrick Perkins (Cle) signed a contract with the Cavaliers on Monday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

8:17 AM - Kendrick Perkins (Cle) training camp contract with the Cavaliers appears to be safe after the team opted to waive rookie JaCorey Williams to make room for Dwyane Wade, Joe Vardon of Cleveland.com reports.

6:31 AM - Kendrick Perkins (Cle) will likely be cut by the Cavaliers before the start of the season, Joe Vardon of Cleveland.com reports.

9:49 AM - Kendrick Perkins (Cle) will sign a training camp deal with the Cavaliers, Joe Vardon of Cleveland.com reports.

10:24 AM - Kendrick Perkins (NO) failed to score, but collected four rebounds, one assist, and one block in Monday's 121-116 loss to the Bulls.

6:10 AM - Kendrick Perkins (NO) was ejected from Friday's loss to the Trail Blazers after clotheslining Damian Lillard midway through the fourth quarter, finishing the night with zero points, five rebounds, an assist, a steal and a block in 18 minutes off the bench.

3:23 AM - Kendrick Perkins (NO) provided eight rebounds, three steals, and one assist in 22 minutes during the Pelicans' 100-95 loss to the Rockets on Wednesday.

1:55 PM - Kendrick Perkins (NO) will start in Wednesday's game against the Rockets, John Reid of the Times-Picayune reports.

1:44 PM - Kendrick Perkins (NO) Alvin Gentry intends to give Perkins more playing time during the two-week absence of Omer Asik (ankle), John Reid of the Times-Picayune reports.

9:26 AM - Kendrick Perkins (NO) (coach's decision) didn't play in Monday's 110-95 loss to the Grizzlies.

4:39 AM - Kendrick Perkins (NO) has played a very bit part in the New Orleans rotation since his return to action, appearing in five of the team's last nine games.

5:46 AM - Kendrick Perkins (NO) (pectoral) made his return to the court in Saturday's 98-94 loss to the Bulls, playing one minute.

5:29 AM - Kendrick Perkins (NO) (pectoral) was in uniform Friday but received a DNP - Coach's Decision.

2:47 PM - Kendrick Perkins (NO) (pectoral) is officially probable to play Friday, John Reid of NOLA.com reports.

7:19 AM - Kendrick Perkins (NO) (pectoral) recently told CSN New England's Kyle Draper that he's targeting a return to the court Friday against the Wizards.

5:11 PM - Kendrick Perkins (NO) (chest) could miss up to three months of action with a right pectoral injury, Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports reports.

8:17 AM - Kendrick Perkins (NO) (chest) is out indefinitely with a right pectoral injury.

4:09 PM - Kendrick Perkins (NO) will not return to Saturday's game against the Warriors after suffering a right pectoral strain in the first quarter, John Reid of the Times-Picayune reports.

7:21 AM - Kendrick Perkins (NO) made the start at center for the Pelicans in Tuesday's season-opening loss to the Warriors, scoring 10 points (5-5 FG) and adding four rebounds and an assist over 16 minutes.

9:06 AM - Kendrick Perkins (NO) has been deployed as the starting center in the Pelicans' last two preseason games, scoring no points and grabbing nine rebounds while playing 28 minutes.

9:03 AM - Kendrick Perkins (NO) is in line to open the season as the Pelicans' top backup at center, John Reid of the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

3:56 PM - Kendrick Perkins (NO) is finalizing a one-year, veteran minimum deal with the Pelicans, Marc Stein of ESPN reports.

1:26 PM - Kendrick Perkins (Cle) Perkins is expected to sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

2:50 PM - Kendrick Perkins (OKC) center Kendrick Perkins will start on Monday versus the Nuggets.

6:03 AM - Kendrick Perkins (OKC) center Kendrick Perkins just back from a one-game suspension for a head butt, could become a viable low-end fantasy option with starter Steven Adams sidelined for the next three weeks.

11:05 AM - Kendrick Perkins (OKC) center Kendrick Perkins will not be on the court Sunday after being suspended one game for a head butt on Tyreke Evans.

12:27 PM - Kendrick Perkins (OKC) center Kendrick Perkins should be avoided in fantasy drafts.

5:20 AM - Kendrick Perkins (OKC) to Chris Broussard of ESPN.com, the Heat could make a run at acquiring Kendrick Perkins.

10:18 AM - Kendrick Perkins (OKC) City Thunder general manager Sam Presti said on Thursday that the team has not discussed whether to use the amnesty clause on Kendrick Perkins.

11:54 AM - Kendrick Perkins (OKC) Perkins said Oklahoma City was outsmarted by San Antonio.

9:13 AM - Kendrick Perkins (OKC) Scott Brooks was asked whether it was time to "turn the page" on Kendrick Perkins the coach was reluctant to give a definitive answer.

11:46 AM - Kendrick Perkins (OKC) Perkins (groin) is expected to play in both of Oklahoma City's back-to-back games on Tuesday and Wednesday.

8:13 PM - Kendrick Perkins (OKC) Perkins (groin) returned to action on Sunday and played 13 minutes, finishing with four points and three rebounds.

5:27 AM - Kendrick Perkins (OKC) Perkins will sit out Friday's game against the Rockets for rest purposes.

8:05 PM - Kendrick Perkins (OKC) Perkins (groin) did not score in his return on Thursday, adding one board and one assist in 12 minutes.

2:30 PM - Kendrick Perkins (OKC) Perkins will return from his groin injury on Thursday, but he'll be limited to 10 minutes of action.

9:42 AM - Kendrick Perkins (OKC) Perkins (groin) practiced on Wednesday and could return for Thursday's game vs. the Spurs.

8:07 AM - Kendrick Perkins (OKC) Perkins (groin) underwent rigorous individual drills after Friday's team shootaround.

5:20 PM - Kendrick Perkins (OKC) Perkins (groin) is hoping to return to action next Friday vs. the Rockets.

6:22 AM - Kendrick Perkins (OKC) Perkins will miss up to six weeks after undergoing surgery on his groin.

8:35 AM - Kendrick Perkins (OKC) Perkins will have an MRI on his left groin later Friday.

4:47 PM - Kendrick Perkins (OKC) Perkins suffered a groin strain on Thursday night and will not return.

9:30 AM - Kendrick Perkins (OKC) Perkins will start vs. the Heat on Thursday night.

8:17 PM - Kendrick Perkins (OKC) Perkins hit just 2-of-7 shots but finished with six points, 12 rebounds and a steal in Wednesday's win.

5:02 PM - Kendrick Perkins (OKC) Perkins played 20 minutes, missed all three of his shots and failed to score on Saturday.

3:37 PM - Kendrick Perkins (OKC) Perkins did not start the second half of Wednesday's game vs. the Heat in favor of Perry Jones III.

8:26 PM - Kendrick Perkins (OKC) Perkins grabbed 12 boards against the Warriors on Friday with six points, two assists and two steals in 24 minutes.

4:48 PM - Kendrick Perkins (OKC) Thunder got a rare offensive boost from Kendrick Perkins on Sunday, as he scored 12 points with six rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block.

5:07 PM - Kendrick Perkins (OKC) Perkins (dislocated finger) started Sunday's game as expected, finishing with his usual six points, four rebounds, one block and five fouls in 22 minutes.

9:08 AM - Kendrick Perkins (OKC) Perkins is expected to be fine from his dislocated finger injury and should start, according to coach Scott Brooks.

4:32 PM - Kendrick Perkins (OKC) Perkins suffered a dislocation to his left ring finger and will not return on Friday.

4:10 PM - Kendrick Perkins (OKC) Perkins went to the locker room due to an apparent finger injury on Friday.

7:49 PM - Kendrick Perkins (OKC) Perkins returned from a personal absence and had two points, five rebounds and zero blocks in 19 minutes in a start on Saturday.

8:11 AM - Kendrick Perkins (OKC) Perkins traveled to Texas following the death of his grandfather and he will miss the Thunder's next two games, according to Yahoo! Sports.

8:41 PM - Kendrick Perkins (OKC) Perkins said on Twitter that he thinks it might be time for a change.

8:44 PM - Kendrick Perkins (OKC) Perkins returned from a finger injury on Tuesday and had two points and two rebounds in 10 minutes.

10:46 AM - Kendrick Perkins (OKC) Perkins (finger) will not play against the Pelicans on Thursday.

11:07 AM - Kendrick Perkins (OKC) Perkins (finger) will not play on Tuesday.

12:39 PM - Kendrick Perkins (OKC) Perkins (finger) is not participating in the team's scrimmage on Sunday.

8:24 AM - Kendrick Perkins (OKC) Perkins' attorney has released a statement claiming Perkins is innocent of a misdemeanor assault charge related to an incident in July.

1:45 PM - Kendrick Perkins (OKC) Perkins is facing a misdemeanor assault charge from an alleged altercation outside of a nightclub in July.

7:07 AM - Kendrick Perkins (OKC) Perkins dislocated his finger in Saturday's preseason game.

10:08 AM - Kendrick Perkins (OKC) Perkins (knee) said he still has knee soreness on Monday.

5:15 AM - Kendrick Perkins (OKC) Perkins said he's working harder this offseason on shot and explosiveness.

2:14 PM - Kendrick Perkins (OKC) Perkins had arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Tuesday morning.

3:30 PM - Kendrick Perkins (OKC) City was interested in packaging its two first-round picks and Kendrick Perkins for a top-five pick, per ESPN.com.

4:50 AM - Kendrick Perkins (OKC) Perkins said he was "embarrassed" with how he played in the playoffs and is motivated to retool his game.

5:12 AM - Kendrick Perkins (OKC) Perkins had the worst season of his career in 2012-13.

8:30 AM - Kendrick Perkins (OKC) GM Sam Presti said the amnesty exemption is not something Oklahoma City has considered using.

12:38 PM - Kendrick Perkins (OKC) Perkins said Wednesday he's "pretty sure" he'll still be with the Thunder next season.

4:26 PM - Kendrick Perkins (OKC) Brooks said he anticipates Kendrick Perkins playing more in Game 4 on Monday.

4:10 PM - Kendrick Perkins (OKC) Perkins shot 0-of-4 from the field in 16 minutes on Saturday, while Thabo Sefolosha also shot 0-of-4 in 18 minutes.

8:15 PM - Kendrick Perkins (OKC) 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.

5:40 AM - Kendrick Perkins (OKC) Perkins (hamstring) is fully expected to start in Game 1 vs. Houston on Sunday.

3:34 PM - Kendrick Perkins (OKC) Perkins (hamstring) will not play against the Bucks on Wednesday.

4:15 AM - Kendrick Perkins (OKC) Perkins (hamstring) is not expected to play on Wednesday vs. the Bucks.

8:20 AM - Kendrick Perkins (OKC) Perkins (hamstring) will not play against the Kings on Monday.

4:42 PM - Kendrick Perkins (OKC) Perkins (hamstring) will not play against the Blazers on Friday.

5:36 AM - Kendrick Perkins (OKC) Perkins (hamstring) is doubtful to play on Friday against the Blazers.

8:38 PM - Kendrick Perkins (OKC) Perkins is dealing with hamstring tightness on Thursday and he will not return.

10:40 PM - Kendrick Perkins (OKC) Perkins (knee) returned to action on Friday against the Wolves, scoring 10 points on 4-of-6 shooting with seven rebounds, one steal and one block in 25 minutes.

3:24 PM - Kendrick Perkins (OKC) Perkins (knee) will play against the Timberwolves on Friday night.

8:04 AM - Kendrick Perkins (OKC) Perkins (knee) went through shootaround on Friday and will be a game-time decision.

9:23 AM - Kendrick Perkins (OKC) Perkins (sprained knee) remains day-to-day, leaving him uncertain to play in Friday's game vs. the Wolves.

9:05 PM - Kendrick Perkins (OKC) Perkins said on Wednesday that his knee injury is minor and he is hoping to play on Friday.

9:12 AM - Kendrick Perkins (OKC) Perkins (sprained elbow) will not play on Wednesday.

10:10 PM - Kendrick Perkins (OKC) Perkins scored a season-high 17 points in Friday's blowout win, hitting 8-of-9 shots with nine rebounds, three assists, two steals, and three blocks in 27 minutes.