The Herd with Colin Cowherd Hoops Tonight - How NBA can FIX tanking immediately + rating Adam Silver as commissioner
Feb 21, 2026
Discussion of immediate fixes to NBA draft tanking and a proposal to flatten lottery odds to reduce losing incentives. A candid evaluation of Adam Silver’s performance and what a new commissioner might prioritize. Ideas for revamping the All-Star game and the Dunk Contest. Breakdown of why Denver loses fourth-quarter leads and role recommendations for Jalen Williams and Cam Thomas.
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Flatten Draft Odds To Reduce Tanking
- Flattening draft odds shifts tanking incentives away from bottom teams toward play-in cusp teams.
- Equal odds for all non-playoff teams reduces benefit of losing late-season games and protects competitive integrity.
Design All-Star Formats To Spark Rivalry
- Keep multiple short All-Star games and design rosters to create natural rivalries.
- Use formats like top-voted stars versus hungry runner-ups to boost competitiveness and fan interest.
Why The League Adds Tournaments Not Fewer Games
- Adam Silver balances owners' demand for revenue with attempts to add regular-season intrigue.
- Play-in and in-season tournaments are compromises to create urgency without shortening the 82-game season.