The Herd with Colin Cowherd Hour 2 - Rachel Nichols
Mar 27, 2025
Rachel Nichols, a seasoned Fox Sports NBA analyst, dives into the overlooked issue plaguing the NBA. She explores whether the league overreacted to Kevin Durant's move to the Warriors, sparking a fascinating discussion about team dynamics and player decisions. Their conversation touches on the implications for younger teams like the Thunder and the ongoing debate around age limits for entering the league. Nichols also sheds light on the relationship between college basketball and the NBA's evolution, making for an insightful insight into the game's landscape.
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KD's Phoenix Fit
- Kevin Durant's Phoenix Suns struggles relate to Bradley Beal's trade, hindering roster flexibility.
- Beal's salary and no-trade clause limit options for building around Durant and Booker.
NBA and College Basketball
- The NBA's ratings regression might be due to its decreased reliance on college basketball as a feeder system.
- College basketball's high March Madness ratings show its value, unlike the NBA's G League.
Tanking Issue
- NBA tanking is unsolvable due to teams prioritizing high draft picks, like the Spurs getting Tim Duncan.
- The Supermax contract and salary cap restrictions incentivize tanking for rebuilding.