THE HERD - Hour 1 - Victor Wembanyama gets ejected, the Knicks look great, is this the end for LeBron in LA?

Colin Cowherd's 'The Herd' episode dives into the seismic shifts in the NBA playoffs, beginning with Victor Wembanyama's ejection after a controversial elbow to Nas Reed's throat. Cowherd defends the call, emphasizing that while elbows are common, Wemby's clean resume justifies leniency, but warns that repeat offenses would warrant suspension. He praises the Spurs' young core—Dylan Harper and Stephon Castle—as a generational backcourt, calling them the future of the league. The episode then pivots to the Knicks' surprising playoff dominance, highlighting their historic point differential and smart roster construction under Mike Brown, particularly Cat’s expanded role. Cowherd cautions against overrating them, noting their lack of true defensive flaws and the strength of the Spurs and Thunder. He also examines LeBron James' future in LA, questioning whether the Lakers should prioritize a young star like Austin Reeves over a 42-year-old LeBron, especially given the NBA's new financial realities. The segment ends with a look at the upcoming NBA draft, where Cowherd celebrates a deep, talented class and critiques tanking as a necessary evil for rebuilding franchises.