Ken: Miami, Not Golden State, Is the Real Threat to Land LeBron
Ken: Miami, Not Golden State, Is the Real Threat to Land LeBron  
Podcast: The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima
Published On: Thu Jul 09 2026
Description: Miami poses the biggest threat to the Cavaliers landing LeBron James, citing Pat Riley, Erik Spoelstra, and the nostalgia of two championships and four straight Finals appearances there, while noting Golden State's buzz has quietly faded. He and Anthony also debate whether Myles Garrett's new pass rusher ranking as the league's best changes their view of him now that he is a Ram, agreeing they will still watch closely but want to see if his leadership shows up on a new team. Anthony argues Jared Verse could eventually become more beloved than Garrett if the Browns start winning playoff games with him leading the defense. They close by ranking Philadelphia as a serious threat too, questioning whether Joel Embiid's health will hold him back, while dismissing Minnesota as no longer in the conversation.