The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima

Carmen and Lima analyze a viral video of a fight between fans wearing Jalen Brunson and LeBron James jerseys outside the arena. They also discuss the bleak outlook for the Cavaliers' current roster and the possibility of LeBron James returning on a mid-level exception. 01:00 - Cavs Humiliating Playoff Loss 03:45 - Viral Fan Brawl Analysis 14:12 - Cavaliers Offseason Media Reaction 15:36 - LeBron James Return Rumors

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima analyze the fallout from the Cleveland Cavaliers' season-ending sweep by the New York Knicks. They debate whether the franchise should be blown up, investigate Kenny Atkinson's future after controversial analytics remarks, and host Brian Geltzeiler to discuss roster construction and potential pursuits of stars like LeBron James or Giannis Antetokounmpo. 01:55 - Cavs Season Ends 11:00 - Harden Trade Fallout 20:10 - Mitchell Fan Criticism 31:10 - Atkinson Analytics Blunder 40:20 - Mobley Development Concerns 49:15 - Giannis Trade Rumors 01:00:20 - Browns Quarterback Outlook 01:09:30 - LeBron Fan Spoilage 01:19:10 - Fan Loyalty Tiers 01:30:40 - Mitchell Post-Game Thoughts 01:39:15 - NBA Culture Criticism 01:48:25 - Atkinson Coaching Identity 01:59:15 - Brian Geltzeiler Interview 02:08:25 - LeBron Lifestyle Discussion 02:20:40 - Knicks Finals Path 02:29:50 - Mitchell Extension Speculation 02:40:20 - Cavs Roster Identity 02:50:10 - Pressure Next Season

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima analyze the Cleveland Cavaliers' disappointing playoff exit following a sweep by the New York Knicks. They debate whether the team should rebuild or maintain the current core while addressing fan frustration over the James Harden trade and coaching decisions. They also discuss the future of Kenny Atkinson and the potential for off-season roster moves involving Evan Mobley. 02:55 - Cavs Swept by Knicks 06:15 - Rebuild Debate 10:00 - Harden Trade Backlash 14:10 - Roster Trade Value 20:20 - Donovan Mitchell Reaction 24:10 - Knicks Playoff Dominance 28:00 - Caller Criticizes Roster 33:15 - Atkinson Analytics Controversy 38:50 - Evan Mobley Future

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima react to the Cavaliers' devastating 37-point playoff loss and the future of head coach Kenny Atkinson. They engage in a heated debate regarding whether Cleveland fans are unfairly judging the current roster against the standard set by LeBron James. They also look at the Browns' offensive transition and the veteran leadership of Deshaun Watson. 01:50 - ECF Humiliation and Fan Apathy 05:20 - LeBron and Giannis Speculation 10:20 - Mobley and Atkinson Criticism 17:22 - Browns New Offensive Outlook 25:20 - Barkley Slams Cavs For Quitting 35:30 - Debate on Cleveland Fan Expectations 47:35 - Comparing Cavs to the Steelers

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima reflect on the Cleveland Cavaliers' season-ending sweep and the uncertain future of head coach Kenny Atkinson. They analyze Donovan Mitchell's post-game comments regarding a potential LeBron James return and debate the trade value of Darius Garland. They also explore rumors of bringing in Giannis Antetokounmpo or blowing up the roster entirely. 02:03 - Donovan Mitchell Post-Game 06:00 - Bills and Patriots Comparison 10:12 - Darius Garland Trade Value 13:13 - LeBron James Return Rumors 18:18 - Kenny Atkinson Messaging Problems 22:12 - Cavs Building vs Rebuilding 26:03 - Donovan Mitchell Contract Talk 32:40 - Regressing and Roster Regret 36:45 - NBA Small Guard Trend 40:05 - LeBron's Potential Retirement Tour

Brian Geltzeiler joins Ken and Lima to break down the Cleveland Cavaliers' playoff exit and the organizational crossroads ahead. They discuss the future of head coach Kenny Atkinson, the impending Donovan Mitchell extension, and why the James Harden trade failed to deliver. The conversation also explores potential pursuits of stars like Giannis Antetokounmpo and the reality of a LeBron James return. 02:07 - Brian Geltzeiler Joins 05:10 - Roster Construction Issues 09:44 - Kenny Atkinson Future 12:45 - Giannis Sweepstakes Realities 18:45 - Knicks Finals Chances 23:30 - Coaching Change Debate 28:10 - Evan Mobley Trajectory 36:40 - Fan Defense Discussion 42:40 - James Harden Usage

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima field calls from frustrated fans on 92.3 The Fan following the Cavaliers' disheartening playoff exit against the Knicks. They analyze the lack of defensive effort, the potential firing of Kenny Atkinson, and the high-stakes contract situation surrounding Donovan Mitchell. 01:00 - Cleveland Fan Outcry 04:43 - Season Post-Mortem Analysis 07:04 - Atkinson Coaching Future 08:44 - Donovan Mitchell Extension

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima react to the fallout of the Cleveland Cavaliers' playoff exit and reports that J.B. Bickerstaff could be fired. They analyze the potential for a Donovan Mitchell extension, discuss Evan Mobley's development trajectory, and weigh the feasibility of a third LeBron James homecoming.

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima welcome Brian Geltzeiler to analyze the Cleveland Cavaliers' offseason crossroads following their playoff elimination. They discuss Donovan Mitchell's potential contract extension, the team's roster construction flaws, and the viability of pursuing stars like Giannis Antetokounmpo or LeBron James. The conversation also covers the future of coach Kenny Atkinson and the New York Knicks' surprising postseason success.

They analyze the Cleveland Cavaliers' disappointing playoff sweep and the impact of the James Harden for Darius Garland trade. The conversation shifts to the evolving value of small guards in the NBA and explores the feasibility of LeBron James returning to Cleveland for a retirement tour.

Anthony Lima and Ken Carman evaluate Donovan Mitchell's refusal to comment on rumors surrounding a potential LeBron James return to Cleveland. They debate the job security of Kenny Atkinson and whether the franchise should consider dismantling the roster or pushing for another star under Dan Gilbert's ownership. 01:00 - Mitchell on LeBron Rumors 03:54 - Atkinson Job Security Debate 07:42 - Cavs Identity Crisis Analysis 10:05 - Blowing Up the Roster 15:46 - Dan Gilbert Timeline Assessment

Ken Lima analyzes the Cleveland Cavaliers' disappointing sweep in the Eastern Conference Finals and the unique pressure of NBA stardom. They compare the team's current state to past Cleveland sports failures while debating the future of Donovan Mitchell and the coaching staff. 01:00 - Cavs Sweep Reaction 03:25 - Comparing Sports Embarrassments 06:41 - NBA Star Disrespect 10:11 - Roster Coaching Changes 12:07 - Donovan Mitchell Critique

Ken and Lima get into a heated back and forth after the Cavs were blown out by 37 in Game 4 to get swept out of the Eastern Conference Finals, with Ken making his most definitive statement of the season: he cannot see how this team comes back with the same roster or Kenny Atkinson as coach. Lima pushes back by arguing fans are holding the Cavs to an unfair LeBron standard, pointing out that the Knicks were down 2-1 with their own fan base calling for the coach's job just weeks ago. A caller makes the sharpest point of the segment, comparing frustrated Cavs fans to Steelers fans who want Tomlin fired despite going to the playoffs every year, which Ken concedes is fair but says is simply human nature after seeing what LeBron-era greatness looked like. Ken closes with his bottom line: the embarrassment of this sweep has him mentally checked out and ready for the offseason.

The argument between Ken and Lima spills completely off the rails as they try to answer one simple question: what would it actually take for Cleveland fans to care about this Cavs team again? Ken keeps landing on the answer that LeBron James set an impossible standard that no version of this roster will ever meet, while Lima pushes back that demanding a top-three player in the league just to generate excitement is a insane bar for any fan base to set. Coach Lance adds some actual credibility to the Watson-over-Shedeur conversation in the middle of everything, making the case that a veteran quarterback knowing a new offense gives the Browns a real head start heading into the fall. Charles Barkley calling the Cavs quitters on national television at halftime does not help anyone's mood, and the question of whether Atkinson survives the week hangs over the whole morning.

Ken delivers the most honest postgame assessment yet, acknowledging the Cavs are trapped in a spot where they cannot realistically blow it up, cannot easily upgrade, and cannot pretend a 37-point elimination loss at home felt like progress. Callers are split between wanting Atkinson gone immediately and recognizing that firing a coach does not solve the fundamental ceiling problem with this roster. The Evan Mobley debate gets its most heated airing of the season, with Ken pushing back hard on the idea Milwaukee would not want a 24-year-old defensive force in a Giannis deal, and the uncomfortable truth underneath all of it is that unless something dramatic happens this offseason, Cavs fans are probably heading into next year feeling exactly the way they felt heading into this one.

Kenny Atkinson's postgame comment about analytically being up 2-1 in the series lands as one of the worst things a coach could possibly say after getting swept, and Ken predicts he could be fired before lunchtime given how Dan Gilbert thinks like a fan. The Evan Mobley question gets its most honest airing yet, with a caller making the case that his playoff aggression in the paint is exactly what the next step looks like, and Ken and Lima acknowledging that his trade value after this run is high enough that a Giannis deal could realistically center around him. The broader message heading into the offseason is that one brutal quote and one embarrassing series finale should not erase what this team actually accomplished getting further than they have since LeBron left.

Mitchell's postgame declaration of loyalty lands hollow for a fan base that never fully bought in, and Ken spends the segment trying to diagnose the disconnect between a team that reached the final four and a city that couldn't fill the plaza outside the arena. A caller named Rodney lays out the case methodically without calling for a teardown — three-point defense, lazy transition defense, turnovers, and a coach who waited too long on timeouts are fixable problems, not reasons to blow it up. The Knicks get their flowers too, with Ken admitting Landry Shamet shooting better than Curry and Thompson ever did in the playoffs is legitimately historic, and reluctantly conceding he's rooting for them while Lima absolutely is not.

Ken comes out firmly against a teardown despite the humiliating sweep, arguing that going from one of the final four teams in the NBA to a 20-win rebuilding project is not the answer, especially when you don't own your own picks. The Harden divide gets its full autopsy here — Ken can't reconcile why fans loved the Sexton-Garland teams that accomplished nothing but turned on the Hall of Famer who actually got them to the conference finals. The window is probably one more year, Kenny Atkinson's job security is already a question, and Dan Gilbert's personality as an owner makes a true rebuild almost unthinkable.

Full Show of the Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima - Daryl Ruiter and Lance Reisland filling in for a Memorial Day edition of the show.

Hour 1 of the Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima - Daryl Ruiter and Lance Reisland filling in for a Memorial Day edition of the show.

Hour 2: Have the Cavaliers hit their ceiling + Guardians are on a roll full 2534 Mon, 25 May 2026 13:45:03 +0000 Ja8p0cUh5X5STIjh9HSBJJaIMeepE4Z5 sports The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima sports Hour 2: Have the Cavaliers hit their ceiling + Guardians are on a roll The only place to talk about the Cleveland sports scene is with Ken Carman and Anthony Lima. The two guide listeners through the ups and downs of being a fan of the Browns, Cavaliers, Guardians and Ohio State Buckeyes in Northeast Ohio. They'll help you stay informed with breaking news, game coverage, and interviews with top personalities.Catch The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima live Monday through Friday (6 a.m. - 10 a.m ET) on 92.3 The Fan, the exclusive audio home of the Browns, or on the Audacy app. For more, follow the show on X @KenCarmanShow. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports https://player.amperwave

Hour 3 of the Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima - Daryl Ruiter and Lance Reisland filling in for a Memorial Day edition of the show.

Hour 4 of the Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima - Daryl Ruiter and Lance Reisland filling in for a Memorial Day edition of the show.

Daryl and Lance talk about what changes the Cavs could make this off season if they don't make it past game 4 against the Knicks.

Ethan Sands joins Daryl Ruiter and Lance Reisland on a Memorial Day Edition of The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima to preview the Cavaliers' game 4 match up with the Knicks, whether or not he thinks the roster has the ability to make history and come back from a 3-0 deficit, and what adjustments the Cavs need to make to send the series back to New York.

Daryl and Lance talk about what they expect to see from the Cavs if they want to make it to a game 5

Lance explains to Daryl what made him optimistic about both Deshaun Watson and Sheduer Sanders in the first week of OTAs.

Daryl and Lance talk about how disappointed they've been with the way the Cavs have been playing against the Knicks.

Daryl and Lance talk about the how much success the Guardians have had in the month of May and why the future looks bright for this team.

Daryl and Lance talk about where they think the ceiling is for the Cavaliers, and Daryl explains why he's so frustrated with the way the Cavs have been playing.

Daryl and Lance talk about what happens if the Cavs lose in four, vs. five or six games and what the future holds for this version of the team.

Daryl and Lance talk about the strides the Cavaliers have made through the last 3-4 seasons, and debate whether or not the team has hit its ceiling with an Eastern Conference Finals appearance.

Daryl and Lance discuss what they think Kenny Atkinson should have said following the Cavaliers' game 3 loss to the Knicks.

Daryl Ruiter and Lance Reisland fill in on a Memorial Day edition of the Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima, and they heavily criticize Kenny Atkinson's comments about "analytically" taking two of three from the Knicks, and they explain why they don't think the Cavaliers are in the right mindset to make history and come back from a 3-0 deficit in the Eastern Conference Finals.

This week on 92.3 The Fan, Dave McMenamin, Danny Green, and Jonathan Macri break down exactly what the Cavs need to do to fight their way back into the series. Plus, Mary Kay Cabot joins the show for a Browns OTA check-in to address the mounting quarterback questions and those buzzing Myles Garrett trade rumors.

Are the Browns secretly plotting a blockbuster Myles Garrett trade, or is it just offseason media noise? Plus, we dive into Todd Monken's latest comments on Deshaun Watson and the team's high-stakes quarterback room.

Is it time to panic in Cleveland, or was Game 2 simply a "make or miss" aberration? 92.3 The Fan rounds up the week's best commentary from The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima, Baskin & Phelps, and Afternoon Drive on The Fan. From parsing Donovan Mitchell's postgame confidence to debating the exact blame that falls on coach Kenny Atkinson, we ask why did the offense completely stall, and how do the Cavs get Evan Mobley reinvolved? Catch all the best insights on Best Of Cavs on 92.3 The Fan!

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima dive into a passionate debate over Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson's recent comments and the growing criticism he's facing from fans. Plus, the guys clash over Myles Garrett skipping Browns OTAs and whether outside rumors of a blockbuster trade hold any real weight.

Carman and Lima vent their frustrations after the Cavaliers fall behind 0-2 in their series against the Knicks, specifically criticizing Evan Mobley's lack of involvement. They analyze the team's identity after the James Harden trade and evaluate Donovan Mitchell's current injury status. The conversation also shifts to the Browns as they address Myles Garrett's absence from OTAs and the latest updates from Todd Monken. 02:49 - Cavs Game Breakdown 08:15 - Atkinson Coaching Agitation 13:30 - Harden Roster Impact 18:45 - Series Recovery Debate 25:30 - Evan Mobley Disappearance 31:00 - Predicting Game Three 36:30 - Defensive Rotation Struggles 42:30 - Process Versus Priorities 50:18 - Dusty From Alabama 55:11 - Myles Garrett News 01:01:15 - Garrett Trade Value 01:12:27 - About Last Night 01:18:56 - Harden Turnover Stats 01:27:30 - James Harden Discussion 01:32:50 - Darryl Ryder Interview 01:44:40 - Quarterback Leader Discussion 01:54:52 - Market Watch Tickets 02:05:05 - Loss Blame Game 02:15:11 - Dave McMenamin Interview 02:32:30 - Coming In Hot

Ken and Anthony analyze the Cleveland Cavaliers' 0-2 series deficit against the New York Knicks on 92.3 The Fan. They critique Kenny Atkinson's coaching and discuss Donovan Mitchell's injury struggles affecting the team's performance. They also debate whether the series is already over and evaluate the impact of Josh Hart's unexpected shooting. 02:00 - Cavs Game 2 Performance 05:30 - Defending Brunson and Hart 09:35 - Mitchell Injury Concerns 13:30 - Roster Athleticism Debate 19:45 - Debating Series Outcome 23:55 - Evan Mobley Involvement 27:51 - Series Prediction Reality 35:01 - Comparing Hart and LeVert 39:51 - Team Expectations Philosophy

Ken and Anthony Lima analyze the Cleveland Cavaliers' 0-2 series deficit and debate if Donovan Mitchell's nagging injuries should force a roster shake-up. They discuss the national media's focus on Myles Garrett missing voluntary workouts and whether the Browns should consider trading the superstar for significant draft capital. The conversation also covers the Guardians' recent success and a shocking report regarding a NASCAR icon. 01:20 - Harden's Zero Turnovers 03:25 - Mitchell's Injury Concerns 08:17 - Evaluating Kenny Atkinson 14:30 - Myles Garrett Absence 18:14 - Potential Garrett Trades 25:00 - Jim Schwartz's Impact 32:03 - Guardians Sweep Tigers 35:36 - NASCAR Legend Passing

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima dissect the Cleveland Cavaliers' identity crisis and James Harden's struggles following a Game 2 loss to the Knicks. Daryl Ruiter joins to critique Kenny Atkinson's failure to involve Evan Mobley after a hot start and the malpractice of the second-half adjustments. They also analyze Todd Monken's comments on the Browns' quarterback battle and the ongoing discourse surrounding Miles Garrett's attendance at voluntary workouts. 01:50 - Cavs Process and Playoff Struggles 04:33 - James Harden's Lack of Impact 11:11 - Evan Mobley's Second Half Involvement 15:36 - Daryl Ruiter on Kenny Atkinson 27:22 - Browns Quarterback Competition Update 29:40 - Miles Garrett Trade Debate 38:52 - Market Watch: Playoff Tickets