Kurt Helin: Cavs have time to figure it out with James Harden; Jarrett Allen is joining the long list of centers that have thrived with him

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Photo credit CLEVELAND, OHIO - FEBRUARY 24: Head coach Kenny Atkinson of the Cleveland Cavaliers signals to his players during the second quarter against the New York Knicks at Rocket Arena on February 24, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Kurt Helin of NBC Sports joins Afternoon Drive on The Fan. He talks about James Harden’s right thumb fracture, if the Pistons are real threats in the playoffs, Evan Mobley’s stock around the league, and more.

Featured Image Photo Credit: CLEVELAND, OHIO - FEBRUARY 24: Head coach Kenny Atkinson of the Cleveland Cavaliers signals to his players during the second quarter against the New York Knicks at Rocket Arena on February 24, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)