Should Kenny Atkinson Bench James Harden Before It's Too Late?
About this episode
The episode discusses whether Kenny Atkinson should bench James Harden due to his poor performance in the playoffs.
With the Cavs down 0-2, the morning show opens the phone lines and the question is simple: is it time to pull the plug on James Harden's starting spot? Callers and hosts point to a damning stat — Harden had just three assists in 37 minutes while Dennis Schroeder had five in only 20 — as evidence that the offense completely stalls when Harden is on the floor. The crew debates whether Kenny Atkinson has the guts to go with the hot hand and bench Harden if he comes out slow in Game 3, while acknowledging the awkward reality that the Cavs are still counting on him to sign a two-year extension worth over $90 million.
More episodes of The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima
- Full Show Friday May 8, 2026
- Hour 1: Are the Cavs Done? Is the Series Over?
- Hour 2: Anthony Lima "I've Been HATE-WATCHING My Favorite Team"
- Hour 3: "The Cavs Are Done" Daryl Ruiter Doesn't Hold Back on Harden
- Hour 4: Donovan Mitchell Is Getting Away With Murder While Harden Takes All the Heat
- Justin Termine: Is Donovan Mitchell Letting James Harden Take the Fall?
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