Ken Carman and Anthony Lima debate whether the Cleveland Cavaliers are being smart or cowardly by attempting to avoid the Boston Celtics until late in the postseason. They explore hypothetical roster moves from a mock draft and discuss the high stakes of a potential series against the Atlanta Hawks.
"Are We Cowards?": Ken and Anthony Discuss the Cavs' Playoff Path

Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics and Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers chase a loose ball during the fourth quarter at Rocket Arena on March 08, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Celtics defeated the Cavaliers 109-98.
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By The Ken Carman Show with Anthony LimaApr 08, 2026
The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima
The only place to talk about the Cleveland sports scene weekday mornings is with Ken Carman and Anthony Lima from 6-10a! The show guides you through…




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