The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima

Anthony Lima and Darryl Ryder break down James Harden's vintage performance that saved the Cavaliers' season in a pivotal Game 3 victory. They also analyze the Guardians' bold trade for Patrick Bailey and discuss the potential impact of rookie Tylan Grable on the Browns' offense. 01:50 - Segment Intro 10:00 - Atkinson Extending Minutes 18:40 - Max Strus Heroics 26:30 - Harden's Playoff Usage 34:30 - Guardians Catcher Trade 44:00 - NBA Playoff Officiating 52:50 - Tylan Grable Gadget 01:00:50 - Browns Rookie Minicamp 01:09:00 - NBA Lottery Disaster 01:18:48 - Shedeur Sanders Prom 01:23:30 - Cavs Defensive Identity 01:33:50 - League Rotation Trends 01:42:00 - Inside NBA Analysis 01:50:30 - Browns Wide Receivers 02:01:50 - Chris Fedor Interview 02:09:00 - Mitchell Health Analysis 02:19:45 - JB Bickerstaff Factor 02:27:00 - Final Game Prep

Anthony Lima and Darryl Ryder analyze the Cleveland Cavaliers' high-stakes Game 3 victory over the Detroit Pistons, exploring whether the win marks a legitimate turnaround or a temporary stay of execution. They scrutinize the decision to lean heavily on James Harden in late-game situations and evaluate Evan Mobley's defensive impact despite ongoing rebounding criticisms. Additionally, they discuss the Cleveland Guardians' surprising trade for Patrick Bailey and the team's decision to move on from Bo Naylor. 02:25 - Cavs Stay Of Execution 07:10 - Trusting James Harden 10:45 - Evan Mobley's Defensive Impact 16:45 - Readjusting Playoff Expectations 21:35 - Possession Game Importance 26:50 - Game 4 Series Outlook 34:25 - Guardians Trade For Patrick Bailey

Anthony Lima and Darryl Ryder break down the Cavaliers' fortunate Game 3 victory and the questionable strategy of deferring to James Harden in late-game moments. They explore Todd Monken's comments on Taylen Green's potential as an NFL gadget player and recount the chaotic weekend traffic in downtown Cleveland. The discussion wraps up with a look at Travis Bazzana's performance and Shedeur Sanders' Maybach loan for a student's prom. 02:24 - Cavaliers Game 3 Analysis 06:31 - Relying On James Harden 13:10 - Talan Green Gadget Role 18:20 - Todd Monken On Green 26:15 - Cleveland Traffic Nightmare 33:50 - Guardians And NBA Lottery 40:09 - Shedeur Sanders Prom Gesture

Anthony Lima and Daryl Ruiter analyze the Cavaliers' critical Game 4 following a resurgent performance from James Harden. They evaluate Kenny Atkinson's coaching decisions and Evan Mobley's defensive impact while assessing the pressure on the team to advance. Additionally, they discuss the outlook for the Browns' offense with new receivers Denzel Boston and Kevin Concepcion joining Jerry Jeudy under Todd Monken. 01:15 - Atkinson's Strategy and Game 3 06:20 - Cavs Lineups and Mitchell Fatigue 14:14 - Harden's Future and Playoff Pressure 20:02 - Mobley's Defense and Shaq's Take 26:28 - Browns Rookie Receiver Expectations

Chris Fedor joins Lima and Daryl to analyze the Cleveland Cavaliers' critical Game 3 victory over the Detroit Pistons. They discuss the strategic shift in James Harden's usage and Donovan Mitchell's improved health as key factors in keeping the series alive. The conversation also evaluates Kenny Atkinson's rotational adjustments and the challenges posed by J.B. Bickerstaff's Detroit squad. 02:05 - Harden's Clutch Game Performance 07:27 - Donovan Mitchell's Health Status 12:07 - Atkinson's Playoff Rotation Shifts 19:30 - J.B. Bickerstaff's Coaching Impact 26:47 - Managing James Harden's Usage

The crew breaks down what needs to change for the Cavs in Game 4, and the conversation keeps circling back to Kenny Atkinson's coaching decisions — specifically, why it took going down 0-2 to figure out basic playoff adjustments like shortening the rotation and managing Harden's usage. The hosts are convinced the Cavs have more talent than Detroit, but point out that JB Bickerstaff's Pistons play with a clarity and purpose that Cleveland simply hasn't matched, with guys doing exactly what they're supposed to do while the Cavs look scatterbrained and confused. There's also a growing concern about Max Struess being an absolute sieve defensively against Cade Cunningham, even as his two late-game hustle plays helped save Game 3. The bottom line: if the Cavs lose tonight, nobody on the coaching staff or roster is safe.

Cleveland.com's Chris Fedor joins the show to break down how the Cavs kept their season alive in Game 3, and his answer is more nuanced than just "Harden showed up." Fedor explains that Kenny Atkinson quietly overhauled the offense, dropping Harden's usage rate from 28 to 19, which kept him fresh enough to be effective in the clutch moments that actually mattered. The bigger question going into Game 4 is whether Atkinson learned his lesson about rotations — Fedor is blunt that the coaching decisions in Games 1 and 2 cost the Cavs dearly, and that kind of flexibility can't take two losses to figure out. There's also a fascinating wrinkle emerging: Donovan Mitchell may actually be getting stronger as the series goes on, which nobody saw coming heading into this series.

Lima and Daryl break down the Browns' new receiver duo of KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston, with both agreeing Concepcion profiles as the likely number one — though neither walked in with that label. The bigger point is that removing the pressure of being the go-to guy could finally unlock Jerry Judy, who gets open constantly but was buried under expectations he couldn't meet. Add Harold Fannin and Dylan Sampson, and Lima admits this is the first time in years he's genuinely excited about a Browns receiver room.

Lima and Daryl break down Harden's Jekyll-and-Hyde transformation from unplayable to clutch, with Shaq weighing in that one good game doesn't erase years of playoff disappearing acts. Evan Mobley gets deserved credit for his defensive performance in Game 3, particularly rerouting the Pistons in the paint instead of getting bodied around. The most interesting question heading into Game 4 is whether Cade Cunningham's astronomical usage will start catching up to him the same way fatigue has plagued the Cavs' stars.

Lima and Daryl react to Kenny Atkinson's postgame admission that he threw out the rotation and just played his best players in Game 3 — prompting both to ask why that isn't always the approach in the playoffs. Ryder is cautiously confident the Cavs win Game 4 tonight and tie the series, but the red flags remain: turnovers, rebounding, and a team that still needed 36-year-old James Harden to bail them out. The deeper question looming is whether Donovan Mitchell simply can't sustain heavy minutes deep in a playoff run.

Lima Likes covers the Guardians dropping two of three to Minnesota, including a brutal extra-innings loss where they inexplicably pitched to Byron Buxton with the game on the line. The NBA draft lottery gets roasted for a awkward, poorly produced broadcast, though Lima gives credit to Pacers GM Kevin Pritchard for publicly apologizing to fans. The segment closes on a feel-good note with Shadeur Sanders lending his $200,000 Maybach to a Bedford high school senior for prom — raising a lot of fun questions about insurance, speeding tickets, and whether the kid tested the limits.

Lima and Ruiter debate whether sixth-round QB Taylor Green can carve out a legitimate gadget role for the Browns, with Lima drawing Taysom Hill comparisons and Ryder urging everyone to pump the brakes on a sixth-round pick. Coach Todd Munkin left the door open for short-yardage and red zone packages, but Ryder warns teams figure out gimmicks fast. The segment wraps with Ryder's scorched-earth review of downtown Cleveland traffic on Saturday — a perfect storm of a Cavs game, Zach Bryan concert, and Collectacon.

Lima and Daryl can't wrap their heads around Donovan Mitchell handing the ball to 36-year-old James Harden in crunch time after a virtuoso offensive performance — and question whether that's a sustainable recipe. Both agree the Cavs got lucky in Game 3, with Harden's final two minutes masking a team that still lost the possession and rebounding battle. Until Mitchell and Mobley start finishing games, the Cavs' playoff ceiling remains the same as it's been for years.

Lima and Ruiter dig into the Guardians' surprising trade for two-time Gold Glove catcher Patrick Bailey, giving up a draft pick and pitching prospect "Tugboat" Wilkinson — a very un-Guardians move. Both agree this is less about upgrading the offense and more about getting a elite pitch-framer to help a struggling pitching staff, though Bailey's pass ball in his debut had season ticket holders fuming. The Cavs' season-on-the-line Game 4 looms large as the show shifts back to basketball.

Lima and Ruiter break down the Cavs' Game 3 win with cautious optimism, noting they finally won the turnover battle and points off turnovers — but the rebounding deficit (17-5 on the offensive glass) remains alarming. Lima admits he slept on it and still isn't convinced, questioning why a team with the most expensive roster in the NBA has its season riding on 37-year-old James Harden in crunch time. Tonight's game is simple: jump out early, keep your foot on Detroit's throat, and don't make Cleveland fans survive another nail-biter.

Anthony Lima and Daryl Ruiter dissect the Cavs' Game 3 win, with Lima admitting he was terrified every time Harden touched the ball late — even as he delivered. Ryder credits Kenny Atkinson for finally extending minutes and sticking with the plan, but both question whether a team that needed a 17-point lead just to survive can actually replicate that performance in Game 4. The Knicks sweeping Philly in the background only adds urgency to a series the Cavs desperately need to even up tonight.

92.3 The Fan presents a selection of guest appearances and interviews from during the past week with The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima, Baskin & Phelps, and The Afternoon Drive. Featuring Justin Termine, Mary Kay Cabot, Bobby Marks, Chris Easterling, and Mark Schlereth.

The hosts of 92.3 The Fan tackle the latest Browns news during the past week. From breaking down the potential impact of Aaron Rodgers' potential return to the Steelers, Brendan Sorsby's recent gambling controversy -- and whether the Browns should consider selecting him in the supplemental draft.

92.3 The Fan presents a selection of conversations about the Guardians from during the past week from The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima, Baskin & Phelps, and The Afternoon Drive. The guys discuss the lineup decisions facing manager Stephen Vogt, the emergence of Daniel Schneemann, and whether it's too soon to worry about the team's sluggish start.

92.3 The Fan presents a selection of conversations from the show during the past week. Ken is out this week. and Anthony was joined by a variety of guest hosts. The Cavs' struggles in their playoff series against the Pistons was front and center. Daryl Ruiter dropped a 'truth bomb' about the team. Lima comes to grips with the fact that he believed in them. Plus, Andrew Berry reaching 'King of the Draft' status, and reaction to Mark Schlereth ripping Shedeur's 'sycophants.'

92.3 The Fan presents a selection of conversations about the Cavaliers from The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima, Baskin & Phelps, and The Afternoon Drive. The guys react to the team's disappointing loss to the Pistons in Game 2, setting up a must-win Game 3 on Saturday. Who is to blame for how things have gone so far, and does the team have a chance to come back?

Anthony Lima and Andy Baskin react to the Cavs Game 2 loss calling Harden's performance grotesque and noting that all four of the Cavs' core players have been bad at some point this postseason — something that almost never happens with a contending team. The hosts and callers debate whether Kenny should bench Harden, stay with hot lineups, or just accept that this roster is fundamentally broken. The segment ends with the sobering reality that Mitchell and Harden are both about to get massive extensions for a team that can't survive its own first quarters.

$228 million on the floor. 97 points on the scoreboard. James Harden took two shots in the entire second half, Evan Mobley grabbed one rebound, and Kenny Atkinson's post-game answer was "we gotta find our mojo." Lima and Baskin hold nothing back on who's responsible for this disaster.

Lima & Baskin Break Down the Cavs' Collapse vs. Detroit Caption: Down 0-2 to the Pistons, the Cavs have given Cleveland fans absolutely nothing to believe in. Lima admits he's been hate-watching his own team since Game 3 against Toronto. Is Harden done as a playoff player? Is Mitchell hurt? Is Kenny Atkinson getting fired? The brutal honest breakdown you didn't want but needed.

Down 0-2 to Detroit, the Cavs look nothing like a contender. Darryl Ryder joins the show fresh off being violently ill and delivers an even sicker verdict on Cleveland's season. Is Harden cooked? Is Mitchell hurt? Is Kenny Atkinson getting fired? We break it all down.

The morning show digs into an uncomfortable truth after talking with Sirius XM's Justin Termini: James Harden is the easy national punching bag, but Donovan Mitchell has quietly been just as bad and nobody is calling him out for it. Termini points out that Mitchell posted 48 and 43-point games in last year's playoffs, but hasn't cracked a single 40-point game this postseason — and yet the conversation keeps circling back to Harden. Callers pile on with their own frustrations, arguing Kenny Atkinson needs to bench Harden immediately and ride the hot hand of Dennis Schroeder, who had five assists in 20 minutes compared to Harden's three in 37.

With the Cavs down 0-2, the morning show opens the phone lines and the question is simple: is it time to pull the plug on James Harden's starting spot? Callers and hosts point to a damning stat — Harden had just three assists in 37 minutes while Dennis Schroeder had five in only 20 — as evidence that the offense completely stalls when Harden is on the floor. The crew debates whether Kenny Atkinson has the guts to go with the hot hand and bench Harden if he comes out slow in Game 3, while acknowledging the awkward reality that the Cavs are still counting on him to sign a two-year extension worth over $90 million.

The crew brings in Sirius XM's Justin Termini to break down Cleveland's dire 0-2 series deficit against Detroit, and the conversation gets dark fast. Termini doesn't sugarcoat it — he picked Detroit to win the series and sees no reason to change his mind, pointing to a Donovan Mitchell who looks like a shell of his playoff self from last year and a James Harden who keeps pulling the same disappearing act he's notorious for. The bigger question looming over everything: if this team gets swept, do the Cavs blow it all up — and would Evan Mobley even have enough trade value to make a move for someone like Giannis?

The Cleveland Cavaliers dropped Game 2 to the Detroit Pistons and the morning show crew is sounding the alarm. Cleveland has been outscored 62-39 in first quarters across the first two games, with hosts blaming a lack of urgency and a "casual" approach to start playoff games. James Harden is drawing the sharpest criticism for looking completely unable to attack the basket, while Evan Mobley's one rebound and inefficient shooting raised more red flags. Despite the doom and gloom, Lima and Baskin are still holding out hope heading into Game 3 back in Cleveland.

Browns beat reporter Daryl Ruiter pulls no punches, admitting he was dead wrong on the Harden trade and questioning whether a team about to pay Mitchell $70M and Harden another massive deal has earned a single dollar of it. He and the hosts debate whether Donovan is hurt, why he's sitting in fourth quarters, and whether Kenny Atkinson is already coaching for his job. The Browns' rookie minicamp gets a quick look, with Ruiter urging everyone to pump the brakes on draft hype until these guys actually play real football.

Lima and Baskin debate whether Cleveland should pursue QB Brendan Sorsby in the supplemental draft despite his gambling scandal and ongoing investigation, with Lima making a value-based case while Baskin pleads for the Browns to avoid more quarterback drama. The Cavs discussion stays grim, with the series feeling effectively over as both hosts struggle to find reasons for optimism heading into Game 3. A caller's Cavs lineup suggestion provided a brief break before the show teased Daryl Ryder coming up next.

Young John finally gets his "I told you so" moment on Harden as Lima admits he may have underestimated how the playoff schedule would expose him. The hosts shift to OKC's win over the Lakers and debate whether dominant teams ever get the credit they deserve. A lighter note closes things out with some unexpected horse racing news.

Lima and Baskin wrestle with whether the Cavs' struggles are matchup-specific or a deeper talent problem, landing on the latter — arguing that even against a beatable Pistons team, Cleveland can't hold the ball, can't start games ready, and has no reliable second option behind a hobbled Mitchell. The Harden-as-Santa-Claus jokes aside, both hosts see a roster that may need a teardown, with Mobley's future in Cleveland and Atkinson's job security both increasingly in question. A caller summed up the mood: Lima spent all season trying to get the city excited, and the team has given everyone every reason to stay skeptical.

Lima and Baskin "hate-watched" another Cavs collapse, noting that Cleveland's inability to stop Cade Cunningham in crunch time exposes a team with no real answers when it matters most. A caller argued Harden just needs to wake up, but the hosts pushed back — benching him leaves even fewer options given the lack of creators on the roster. Both hosts see no tectonic shift coming, describing the series atmosphere as feeling like a funeral.

Kendrick Perkins and others piled on James Harden nationally, calling him a liability on both ends, while Lima admitted he's eating crow over supporting the Harden trade. Lima and Baskin question whether Kenny Atkinson's job is on the line, given a $228 million payroll that looks helpless against Detroit's defense. A frustrated caller summed up the mood, saying he saw the red flags all season and believes the series is already over.

Coach Atkinson took blame for Harden's two second-half shot attempts, though the hosts question whether more involvement would even matter given how thoroughly Detroit has neutralized him. The Cavs scored just 97 points with only four fast break points, exposing a team that can't create mismatches or turn defense into offense. Lima and Baskin see no clear answers as Cleveland heads home down 0-2.

Anthony Lima and Andy Baskin dissect the Cavaliers' 107-97 Game 2 loss to the Pistons, with Cleveland now facing a must-win situation after being outscored 62-39 in the first quarter across both games. James Harden looks physically unable to compete, while Donovan Mitchell appears to be playing hurt and logging fewer minutes than Cade Cunningham. With only a 7% historical chance of coming back from 0-2, the hosts see little reason for optimism.

Anthony Lima and Nick Pedone debate the high stakes for the Cleveland Cavaliers as they head into Game 2 against the Detroit Pistons. They analyze the recent struggles of Donovan Mitchell and James Harden while discussing the pressure on head coach Kenny Atkinson. The group also explores the possibility of the Cleveland Browns pursuing quarterback Brendan Sorsby and the ongoing discourse surrounding Shedeur Sanders. 02:10 - Cavs Playoff Identity 07:25 - Mitchell and Harden Struggles 12:00 - Chris Fedor Analysis 18:23 - Bickerstaff on Flopping 23:15 - Donovan Mitchell Under Pressure 29:15 - Supplemental Draft Rumors 36:30 - Brendan Sorsby Analysis 42:50 - Desperation for Quarterback 48:53 - Sorsby Gambling Fallout 55:11 - Mark Schlereth on Fans 01:00:30 - Shedeur Sanders Controversy 01:10:36 - About Last Night Segment 01:15:25 - Tribute to Ted Turner 01:21:58 - Mitchell Playing Time Concerns 01:30:15 - Mary Kay Cabot Interview 01:35:15 - GM of Second Chances 01:43:30 - Browns QB Battle Update 01:52:35 - Albert Breer on Sorsby 02:03:00 - James Harden Turnover Issues 02:17:00 - Spencer Davies Cavs Report

Anthony Lima and guest host Nick Padone break down the Cleveland Cavaliers' disappointing start to their playoff series against the Detroit Pistons. They analyze Donovan Mitchell's recent struggles and James Harden's turnover issues while questioning the team's overall toughness. Later, they discuss whether the Cleveland Browns should consider Cincinnati quarterback Brendan Sorsby in a potential supplemental draft. 03:00 - Nick Padone Joins Anthony Lima 07:00 - Cavs Identity Crisis Discussion 12:32 - Fedor On Cavs Struggles 18:31 - Officiating And Coaching Strategies 23:09 - Donovan Mitchell Pressure Points 29:52 - Mitchell Athletic Prime Concerns 33:10 - Browns Supplemental Draft Talk 37:16 - Targeting QB Brendan Sorsby

They analyze the potential of Brendan Sorsby as a supplemental draft target for the Browns and debate if the team's quarterback desperation warrants giving up a high draft pick. The conversation also shifts to Mark Schlereth's criticism of Shedeur Sanders' fan base and the upcoming Cavaliers playoff game strategy. 01:20 - Cavaliers Playoff Anxiety 02:34 - Brendan Soresby Draft Buzz 04:06 - Supplemental Draft History 06:58 - Cleveland's Quarterback Desperation 10:00 - Sorsby Gambling Issues 14:45 - Shador Sanders Fan Controversy 23:58 - Listener Feedback 26:35 - Dennis Schroder Game Analysis 31:30 - Guardians Victory Recap 33:30 - Jimmy Haslam and Giannis

Anthony Lima and Nick Pedone analyze Donovan Mitchell's recent struggles and limited minutes during the Cavaliers' playoff series against the Pistons. Mary Kay Cabot provides insight into the Browns' potential interest in Brendan Sorsby for the supplemental draft and evaluates the quarterback battle between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders. They also discuss the semantics of Sanders' graduation and look ahead to Game 2 in Detroit. 01:44 - Mitchell's Playoff Performance 05:55 - Mitchell's Offensive Strategy 14:16 - Brendan Sorsby Interest 20:10 - Browns QB Battle 26:50 - Sanders Graduation Debate 35:00 - Sorsby Draft Profile 39:10 - Cavs Game Two

Anthony Lima and Nick Pedone analyze the Cleveland Cavaliers' critical Game 2 against the Detroit Pistons. They discuss James Harden's turnover issues and Donovan Mitchell's recent performance struggles alongside NBA writer Spencer Davies. The discussion explores necessary rotation adjustments before concluding with unexpected news regarding Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers. 01:50 - Cavs Game 2 Preview 04:30 - Harden's Turnover Troubles 08:46 - Atkinson's Coaching Decisions 16:30 - Spencer Davies Interview 20:10 - Mitchell's Scoring Woes 26:50 - Allen's Foul Trouble 33:34 - Mitchell Reclaims Control 39:34 - Steelers QB Rumors