The Herd with Colin Cowherd Hoops Tonight - Reaction to Lakers FIRING Buss brothers, LeBron & Luka impact + LaMelo Ball & Jonathan Kuminga sagas
Nov 23, 2025
The Los Angeles Lakers face upheaval, firing the Buss brothers amid concerns over their front office's direction. Jason dives into the implications for LeBron, Luka, and the future roster. The podcast also explores LaMelo Ball's desire for a trade from the Hornets and his struggles, while Jonathan Kuminga feels unfairly blamed for the Warriors' rocky start. With lively discussions on potential LaMelo trades and the unique dynamics of young stars in a league dominated by veterans, listeners get an engaging mix of analysis and speculation.
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Hypothetical: LaMelo For Anthony Davis
- Jason pitched a hypothetical trade sending LaMelo to Dallas for Anthony Davis and D'Angelo Russell.
- He argued Davis could boost Charlotte short-term and be flipped later if he regains value.
Warriors Trade Concept For LaMelo
- Another proposal was Golden State acquiring LaMelo in a deal centered on Jonathan Kuminga with additions like Buddy Hield.
- Timpf noted it would be messy salary-wise but could give Warriors a Steph successor to build around.
Pair LaMelo With Wembanyama In San Antonio
- Timpf suggested pairing LaMelo with Victor Wembanyama in a De'Aaron Fox-for-LaMelo swap as a Spurs fit.
- He argued LaMelo could accelerate Wembanyama's upside as a primary pick-and-roll facilitator.