Ken Carman and Anthony Lima dig into the Cavaliers' new addition Peyton Watson, addressing the "LeBron hangover" skepticism surrounding the deal and breaking down why his elite rim protection and transition athleticism fill a glaring hole on the roster. They debate whether he can be a long-term building block alongside Evan Mobley or just a short-term boost with Donovan Mitchell and James Harden still in win-now mode, while a caller pushes back that the Cavs are still miles from a parade.
Cavs Fans, Meet Peyton Watson: Why He's Not Just a LeBron Consolation Prize
Peyton Watson (8) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to making a corner three pointer during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets' 142-135 win over the Dallas Mavericks at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
Photo by Aaron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post
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By The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima
Published Aug 20, 2026, 06:57 AM ETUpdated Aug 20, 2026, 06:50 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…
