About this episode

The episode discusses the current state of the Cleveland Cavaliers and the postseason struggles of James Harden, along with Donovan Mitchell's role on the team.

Baskin & Phelps is fast-paced, opinionated, and built for fans who want more than surface-level sports talk. Veteran hosts Andy Baskin and Jeff Phelps bring experience, chemistry, and a no-nonsense approach as they dive into the day’s biggest stories in the NFL, MLB, NBA, and college sports. With Cleveland always front and center — from the Browns and Guardians to the Cavaliers and Buckeyes — the show mixes breaking news, sharp analysis, and conversations with players, coaches, and beat reporters to deliver informed, essential listening every weekday.

People in this episode

Hosts: Andy Baskin, Jeff Phelps

Topics covered

• Cleveland Cavaliers
• James Harden
• Donovan Mitchell
• NBA postseason
• sports analysis

Keywords

• Cavs
• NBA
• James Harden
• Donovan Mitchell
• postseason struggles
• sports talk
• Cleveland sports

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Organizations: Cavaliers

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