The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 1 - Lakers are still proving the doubters wrong, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks are not seeing eye to eye
Mar 19, 2026
Rachel Nichols, sports journalist and commentator known for sharp NBA analysis. She talks Lakers' hot streak and why they look championship-ready. She discusses JJ Redick's take on roles and LeBron's fit with Ayton. She also covers tension between Giannis and the Bucks around his injury return and potential future. Cade Cunningham's collapsed lung and its impact on Detroit is touched on as well.
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Deep Regular Season Rotations Don't Guarantee Playoff Success
- Playoff rotations shrink so depth that thrives in regular season may not translate in postseason.
- McIntyre notes OKC's 12-deep rotation is valuable in regular season but minutes compression exposes limitations.
Giannis Conflict May Be A Quiet Push To Leave Milwaukee
- Tension between Giannis and Milwaukee centers on his desire to play versus team shutdown plan and potential future exit.
- McIntyre interprets leaks and comparisons to Max Crosby as signs Giannis may be trying to force a move without taking heat.
Consider Strategic Tanking When Playoff Hope Is Gone
- If you're a franchise not competing, consider tanking to improve draft odds.
- McIntyre argues shutting Giannis down could triple Milwaukee's top-four draft chances from 13% to about 37%.