The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 3 - NBA MVP Debate Rages On
Mar 24, 2026
Rachel Nichols, veteran sports journalist and NBA analyst, joins to dissect league politics and team trajectories. They debate MVP candidates and whether Wembanyama’s defensive impact outweighs SGA’s consistency. Conversations dive into Lakers’ contender status, LeBron’s role, draft prospects, red flags, and how certain players multiply team success.
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Expansion Is A Money Grab Not A Competitive Fix
- NBA expansion is primarily a money grab benefiting current owners with half‑billion payouts per new team.
- Rachel Nichols argues relocation (move weak franchises to Seattle/Vegas) would better serve league health than adding two new teams.
Negotiate Salary And Role For Returning Veterans
- Negotiate both pay and role if a veteran star returns; money alone won't fix fit.
- Nichols says LeBron must accept a significant pay cut and a clearly reduced end‑game role to re‑sign and help the Lakers long term.
Tatum's Return Turns Celtics Into Finals Favorites
- Jason Tatum's return boosts Celtics' Finals chances even if not 100% healthy.
- Nichols highlights his spacing, defensive attention at three, and toughness as force multipliers for teammates.