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.
Anthony Lima: I'm Expecting Kenny Atkinson To Be Out of a Job by Noon Today
Head coach Kenny Atkinson of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts during the third quarter against the New York Knicks in Game Four of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Rocket Arena on May 25, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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