The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 2 - Lakers are playing better without LeBron, what's next for Maxx Crosby?
Mar 11, 2026
Albert Breer, veteran NFL reporter known for insider coverage of trades and personnel moves. He breaks down the Maxx Crosby trade fallout and Raiders’ stance. He maps Kyler Murray’s limited market and fits. They debate why the Lakers look better without LeBron and examine youth vs. aging roster strategies across leagues.
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Lakers Play Better Defensively Without LeBron
- The Lakers' performance improves noticeably when LeBron James is out of the lineup.
- Colin Cowherd cites net rating and defensive rating data showing better team defense and overall net rating without LeBron since Luka came to the Lakers.
Maxx Crosby Shows Up Early As Raiders Reassess
- Maxx Crosby returned to the Raiders facility early and the team and player are trying to reconcile after trade talks collapsed.
- Albert Breer reports Crosby arrived at 6 a.m. Pacific and there are calls but Raiders currently prefer to keep him or wait for a large
Protect Your Reputation In The NFL
- NFL teams value locker-room reputation and commitment far more than the NBA does.
- Colin Cowherd warns players with perceived character or effort issues can see their market dry up, citing Kyler Murray's reduced interest versus Malik Willis.