The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 2 - Cupid Cowherd plays matchmaker for some NFL teams, how the NBA can fix tanking
Feb 13, 2026
Ethan Strauss, NBA writer and podcaster behind House of Strauss, joins to debate how the NBA should handle tanking and reshape the All-Star game. He discusses player development and the Warriors’ youth, weighs LeBron’s retirement timing, and defends the Dodgers’ dominance in baseball. Colin also plays Cupid matching QBs to needy NFL teams for Valentine’s Day.
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Fix Tanking By Equalizing Lottery Chances
- Return the NBA draft to an equal-chance system for non-playoff teams to remove incentive to tank.
- Increase playoff rewards and make missing the playoffs a true long shot to discourage intentional losing.
Let The Commissioner Enforce All-Star Status
- Adam Silver and the NBA keep over-reforming the All-Star Game into an unrecognizable product.
- Have the commissioner pick popular conference teams and revoke invitations if players visibly dog the game.
When A System Stunts Young Players
- Colin recounts Steve Kerr's struggles integrating younger players into Curry's system.
- He argues the Warriors' offense limits development when it centers on one superstar.
