The Herd with Colin Cowherd Best of The Herd
Feb 26, 2026
Rachel Nichols, veteran NBA analyst and broadcaster, joins to dissect the Lakers' pivot toward Luka Dončić and what moving off LeBron might look like. Short takes on roster construction: defenders, shooters, and draft limits. She also weighs in on tanking, lottery fixes, and whether the Spurs and Victor Wembanyama can dominate in the playoffs.
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Lamar Jackson Contract Kills Ravens Depth
- Colin Cowherd argues the Ravens will drop out of Super Bowl contention if Lamar Jackson's cap hit balloons to ~$74M.
- He compares that money to buying multiple Seahawks starters and losing roster depth and flexibility that wins championships.
Lakers' Transactional History Hinders Draft Build
- Colin notes the Lakers historically succeed via transactions not drafting, making the new CBA and poor drafting a structural problem.
- He lists recent missed draft opportunities (Lonzo over Tatum, D'Angelo over Booker) as evidence.
Chiefs Must Rebuild Around Mahomes Now
- Colin says Kansas City must pivot to rebuild around Patrick Mahomes because the roster has holes and the division is tougher.
- He warns aging coaching, fewer byes, and expensive stars force hitting on many draft picks late in rounds.