The NBA Media Secretly Roots Against LeBron-to-Cleveland
Podcast: The Ken Carman Show with Anthony LimaPublished On: Mon Jul 06 2026
Description: Ken lays out a conspiracy theory that NBA media figures like Bill Simmons and Zach Lowe are downplaying a LeBron-to-Cleveland fit because they don't want to keep traveling back to the city if he stays for a farewell tour. Anthony counters Simmons' clip dismissing the fit with James Harden by pointing to the Cavs' actual playoff run this past season, arguing pundits too quickly eliminate teams from title contention before the season even starts. Both hosts push back on the media narrative, noting the NBA has had eight different champions in eight years and that "bad fit" takes ignore how often unexpected teams have won it all. The segment closes with a tease that Danny Cunningham will join to weigh in on where he thinks LeBron ultimately lands.
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