The Herd with Colin Cowherd Hoops Tonight - WHO SAYS NO: LeBron James to Warriors, Jimmy Butler & picks to Lakers | NBA Mailbag
Jan 29, 2026
A lively NBA mailbag exploring a hypothetical LeBron-to-Warriors and Jimmy Butler-to-Lakers trade and its ripple effects. Debates on Detroit’s trade needs and Portland’s young core timeline. Discussion of Luka Doncic’s defense, how player matchups are scouted, and how rule changes shape superstar movement.
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LeBron-To-Warriors Isn’t Impractical Basketballwise
- LeBron-to-Warriors trade frameworks make basketball sense but face legal and personal hurdles.
- Jason Timpf thinks LeBron likely blocks an in-season move but could join Golden State in free agency later.
Add Weak-Side Scoring Before Playoffs
- Consider adding perimeter scoring gravity before the playoffs to convert regular-season success into deep runs.
- Jason Timpf recommends targeting a dynamic shooter (e.g., Michael Porter Jr., Trey Murphy) to complement Detroit's strengths.
Blazers’ Ceiling Hinges On Internal Breakouts
- Portland's ceiling depends heavily on internal improvement from young core players.
- Jason Timpf views Shai, Scoot, and others as variable catalysts but sees real upside if select players break out.