The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 2 - How to stop the NBA's tanking problem, what the Chiefs should NOT do, Nick Wright
Feb 17, 2026
Nick Wright, LA-based sports TV host known for bold NBA and NFL takes. He rips Golden State’s roster choices around Steph Curry and debates LeBron and Luka timelines. He tackles NBA tanking and suggests sterner league penalties. He argues the Chiefs should prioritize OL and run game over re-signing Tyreek Hill.
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Pick A Clear Team Timeline
- Colin Cowherd argues teams must "pick a timeline" when stars age and decide rebuild or retool immediately.
- He warns the Warriors and Lakers erred by not committing fully to Steph or Luka timelines, wasting prime years.
Punish Intentional Non-Competition
- Nick Wright urges Adam Silver to penalize teams that sit healthy players to protect competitive integrity.
- He suggests extreme penalties like moving offending teams to the 30th draft pick to deter tanking.
Level Lottery Odds To Reduce Tanking
- Nick Wright proposes equalizing lottery odds for the bottom 10 teams to reduce tanking incentives.
- He warns teams gaming the play-in to land a top pick should be disincentivized by losing lottery status.