Ken and Anthony marvel at how much more bullish national NBA analysts are on James Harden and the Cavaliers than local fans, pointing to Cleveland's hot start with Harden last season and defending the Darius Garland trade given his injury history. They then rehash the Myles Garrett trade, weighing whether Andrew Berry should have shopped him to more teams after a report surfaced that Buffalo offered three first-round picks, ultimately concluding the Rams package with Jared Verse was the smarter, less messy move.
Cavs Fans Are Sleeping on James Harden While the Rest of the NBA Isn't
James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers handles the ball during the game against the New York Knicks during Game Four of the 2026 NBA Eastern Conference Finals on May 25, 2026 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.
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By The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima
Published Sep 10, 2026, 09:26 AM ETUpdated Sep 10, 2026, 09:25 AM ET
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…
