Kendrick Perkins names player who is ‘key’ to how far OKC Thunder go this season

Kendrick Perkins has named Aday Mara as the player who is going to be key for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the season ahead. The 2025 NBA champions have some serious injury concerns, with three of their starters out for an extended perio…
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