The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima

Ken Carman and guest host Jason Lloyd analyze the Cleveland Cavaliers' draft selection of Malik Thomas and the impact of the NBA second apron. They engage in a spirited debate over a rumored trade sending Evan Mobley to Boston for Jaylen Brown. Additionally, Mary Kay Cabot and Chris Mannix join to discuss the Cleveland Browns' quarterback competition and roster management. 02:10 - Malik Thomas Dra...

Ken Carman and guest host Jason Lloyd weigh the pros and cons of trading Evan Mobley for Jaylen Brown after rumors surface from Chris Mannix. They examine how such a move would impact Donovan Mitchell's future and the team's defensive identity. The conversation also covers a humorous early morning battle with raccoons and the drafting of Malik Thomas. 02:45 - Carman and Jason Lloyd Intro 06:00 - K...

Ken Carman and Jason Lloyd react to reports regarding a potential LeBron James return to Cleveland and the possibility of David Griffin rejoining the front office. They debate the merits of drafting prospects with character concerns like Brenden Sorsby versus Shedeur Sanders. The discussion also covers the Guardians' trade deadline strategy and recent NFL legal issues. 01:50 - Brenden Sorsby Contr...

Mary Kay Cabot joins Ken Carman and Jason Lloyd to discuss why the Browns are unlikely to trade Denzel Ward despite interest from the Detroit Lions. They also evaluate the status of Grant Delpit and the heated quarterback competition between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders heading into the season. 01:50 - Birthdays And Social Algorithms 06:08 - Jason Lloyd's Midlife Crisis 11:47 - Terrion Arnol...

Chris Mannix joins Ken Carman and Jason Lloyd to explore the possibility of a blockbuster trade sending Jaylen Brown to Cleveland for Evan Mobley. They break down the roster fit for the Cavaliers, James Harden's future alongside Donovan Mitchell, and the likelihood of LeBron James remaining in Los Angeles. The conversation concludes with a lighthearted look at Ken's home life and a debate regardin...

Ken previews his looming on-air clash with Daryl Ruiter over the Shedeur Sanders quarterback debate, pushing back on the idea that he's leading some "Shedeurian" cult. The setup has Ken arguing that both Daryl and Jason's all-or-nothing takes ignore how things actually work in an NFL locker room, especially with Andrew Berry's view that quarterbacks are a precious resource. The bottom line: Ken sa...

Ken and Chris Mannix debate whether the Cavs should pursue Jaylen Brown, with Ken pumping the brakes on the idea that adding a big name automatically makes the team better. The setup has Mannix arguing Brown fills Cleveland's long-standing hole at the wing position, while Ken counters that Boston giving up on a championship pairing should make anyone think twice about the fit. The bottom line: Ken...

Ken and Lima go to war over the Browns' quarterback competition, with Lima arguing point-blank that benching Shedeur Sanders for Deshaun Watson proves the team doesn't actually believe in him. Ken pushes back hard, comparing it to how a rookie like Fernando Mendoza would still need time to adjust to a new system, and says throwing Shedeur out before he's ready only sets him up to fail. The bottom...

Ken and Jason Lloyd go back and forth hard on whether Shedeur Sanders should be the Week 1 starter over Deshaun Watson. The setup has Jason arguing that if the Browns truly believed in Shedeur they'd already be starting him, while Ken counters that throwing him out before he's ready only confirms doubts and hurts his long-term development. The bottom line: Ken says the tie goes to Deshaun's experi...

Mary Kay Cabot joins Ken and Lima to break down the Browns' offseason, starting with the Denzel Ward trade buzz sparked by Terrion Arnold's arrest. The setup has Cabot shutting down any real chance of a Ward trade while admitting a first-round pick (or more) would have to be on the table for Cleveland to even listen, and she also clarifies Grant Delpit isn't holding in, just dealing with a minor c...

Ken and Lima break down the fallout from Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold's arrest and what it means for the Browns' secondary. The setup explains Arnold is facing serious charges that could wipe out his season, and the hosts argue Detroit may now be desperate enough to call Cleveland about Denzel Ward. The bottom line: trading Myles Garrett opened the door to moving any veteran, and Lima says hold...

Ken Carman and Jason evaluate the Cleveland Guardians' approach to the upcoming trade deadline and the team's internal promotion of young talent. They also examine the felony charges facing Lions cornerback Terryon Arnold and mention the Cavaliers' latest addition from the NBA draft. 01:55 - Guardians Trade Deadline Strategy 06:39 - Terryon Arnold Arrest Discussion 09:52 - Cavaliers Draft Malik Th...

Ken Carman and Jason Lloyd evaluate the rumors of LeBron James returning to Cleveland and the high trade value of Jarrett Allen. They then shift to a heated debate regarding the NFL Draft prospects of Shedeur Sanders and Brendan Sorsby, weighing talent against off-field gambling concerns. 01:02 - LeBron's Potential Cavs Return 01:36 - Jarrett Allen Trade Value 04:48 - Shedeur Sanders vs Sorsby 10:...

A report from Brandon Scoop B Robinson adds fuel to the LeBron fire, claiming a return to Cleveland is genuinely on the table and would require James Harden to restructure his deal, LeBron taking less than max money, and a sign-and-trade with the Lakers that could involve moving Jarrett Allen or others. The David Griffin angle gets tossed into the mix as a fun subplot, with Ken admitting he'd love...

Ken and Jason Lloyd continue wrestling with the Evan Mobley for Jalen Brown scenario, with Ken gradually talking himself into accepting that this may be the only realistic upgrade available, even as he worries it just creates a lineup of three guards and Jarrett Allen. Jason makes the most compelling argument of the segment: if Ken doesn't believe Mobley can lead this team to a championship, and t...

Chris Mannix reported that the Celtics have been calling around about Evan Mobley as a potential return piece in a Jalen Brown deal, and Ken and Jason Lloyd dig into whether Cleveland should pick up the phone. Jason makes the case that wings win championships, that Mobley has never become the player the Cavs needed him to be, and that Brown is exactly the type of two-way wing that could finally pu...

Ken opens the show with Jason Lloyd sitting in for Lima, and the morning's first crisis has nothing to do with sports: a raccoon problem has reached a boiling point, with Ken calmly calling his 11-year-old son at 4:50 a.m. to clean up the garage, setting off a chain reaction of chaos that woke up the entire family and sparked a heated text exchange with his wife over whether to get a third garbage...

Ken and Lima break down the NFL's decision to bar Brendan Sorsby from the supplemental draft and the hypocrisy of league gambling policies. They are joined by Mike Florio to discuss the legal ramifications and Danny Cunningham to analyze trade rumors involving Evan Mobley. A heated debate with Brian Geltziler over the Cavaliers' future and the New York Knicks rounds out the discussion. 01:50 - Sor...

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima analyze the NFL's decision to bar quarterback Brendan Sorsby from the supplemental draft due to his gambling history. They debate the league's legal standing, the influence of attorney Jeffrey Kessler, and how this case compares to past controversies involving Maurice Clarett. The discussion also touches on the Cleveland Cavaliers' roster construction ahead of a visit f...

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima debate the merits of a proposed blockbuster trade sending Donovan Mitchell to Boston for Jalen Brown. They are joined by Danny Cunningham to analyze the Cavaliers' roster flexibility, the impact of the NBA's second apron, and the ongoing rumors surrounding a LeBron James return to Cleveland. 01:50 - Donovan Mitchell Trade Scenario 05:08 - Darius Garland Comparisons 07:1...

Mike Florio joins to break down the NFL’s decision to prevent quarterback Brendan Sorsby from entering the supplemental draft. They discuss the league's legal justification regarding gambling policy and how this serves as a warning to other athletes. The conversation also explores Bruce Pearl’s comments on the NBA draft and the rising costs of youth sports. 01:50 - John’s Miami Trip 05:30 - Bruce...

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima debate the possibility of the Cavaliers trading Evan Mobley for Jaylen Brown following reports of interest from the Celtics. An interview with Brian Geltzeiler turns sour when he and Lima get into a fiery disagreement regarding James Harden's impact on the court. They wrap up by analyzing recent draft picks and the internal expectations for the Cavaliers organization. 0...

Ken argues the Cavs front office quietly accepted at the trade deadline that the Eastern Conference Finals was this year's realistic ceiling, once Rich Paul effectively forced the Darius Garland for James Harden trade and left no time to build chemistry. He pushes back hard on fans wanting a "punitive" shakeup just to feel something, insisting a Jaylen Brown deal would only stack the backcourt, ag...

Brian Geltzeiler joins to weigh in on a possible Evan Mobley for Jaylen Brown swap and says he'd make the deal as Boston but isn't convinced as Cleveland, arguing Mobley's offensive ceiling has been capped by usage rather than talent. The segment derails into a heated argument when Anthony pushes back on Geltzeiler calling James Harden's Eastern Conference Finals performance "humiliating," compari...

Per NBC Sports Boston's Chris Mannix, the Celtics' real trade target isn't Donovan Mitchell, it's Evan Mobley for Jaylen Brown, and Anthony surprises Ken by saying he'd actually pull the trigger on it. Ken pushes back hard, arguing Mobley's talent is too tantalizing to give up and that the move solves a wing problem while creating a new one on the interior, leaving Dean Wade as the team's primary...