The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 1 - The future of LeBron James and why he might move on from the Lakers before his career is over, Giannis Antetokounmpo rumors
Feb 19, 2026
Rachel Nichols, veteran sports journalist and TV analyst with deep NBA and Olympics coverage. She and Jason debate LeBron’s future paths and the idea of him taking a pay cut to build a farewell superteam. They unpack Giannis’ concerning comments and what Milwaukee might do if he leaves. Short takes on NFL quarterback shortages and Olympic highlights round out the conversation.
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LeBron's Possible Farewell-Driven Pay Cut
- LeBron may accept far less salary to enable the Lakers to assemble a superteam as his farewell tour strategy.
- Jason McIntyre argues LeBron could trade earnings for a title and a streaming farewell narrative with top stars like Giannis and Luka.
NFL Quarterback Shortage Is Real
- The NFL faces a quarterback scarcity with maybe only one true draft-ready prospect this year and many teams lacking clear starters.
- Jason McIntyre warns teams may prefer drafting high next year rather than overpaying risky free agents now.
Don't Overpay Risky Quarterbacks
- Avoid overpaying free-agent quarterbacks based on small sample successes or past pedigree alone.
- Jason McIntyre cautions teams to be buyer-beware after costly free-agent signings like Russell Wilson and Derek Carr deals.