Why Trading Garland for James Harden Was Absolutely Necessary for the Cavs
About this episode
Lima and Spencer evaluate the impact of the James Harden trade on the Cavaliers and discuss the team's identity as they prepare for the playoffs.
Lima and Spencer evaluate the impact of the James Harden trade, arguing that his physicality and veteran presence provide a higher ceiling than Darius Garland. They discuss the team's search for a definitive identity under Kenny Atkinson as they prepare for a pivotal series against Detroit. 01:04 - Cavaliers Identity Issues 04:17 - Harden Versus Garland Trade 10:40 - Pistons Playoff Series Preview
More episodes of The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima
- Hour 1: The Cavs' Path to the Finals is Wide Open
- Hour 2: Cavs Face Physical Pistons and Former Coach J.B. Bickerstaff
- Hour 3: Brian Baldinger on Deshaun Watson's Clean Slate and the Shedeur Sanders Threat
- Hour 4: Do the Cavs Have an Identity? and Harden's Potential Impact vs. Pistons
- Mitchell Looks to Regain Form in Cavs-Pistons Series
- Joe Vardon: The Pistons are a Better Version of the Raptors
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