# Hour 2: Simulating a LeBron Return and the Cavs' 2026 Future

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Podcast: [The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-ken-carman-show-with-anthony-lima-1099928)
Published: 2026-07-02T13:59:54+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2439

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima dive into a hypothetical 2026 sports landscape, debating if Kobe Altman can successfully bring LeBron James back to Cleveland. They analyze a simulated NBA offseason where the Lakers roster features Luka Doncic and Walker Kessler, while also reflecting on Johnny Manziel's Browns career. They also recap a fictional US Men's Soccer World Cup run and the Guardians' success against the Rangers. 01:52 - Kobe Altman's Cavs Strategy 06:55 - NBA Offseason Movement 11:40 - LeBron Return Rumors 17:12 - Why Manziel's Numbers Lie 26:08 - LeBron's Lakers Legacy 37:37 - Soccer And Guardians Recap 42:12 - Stephen A On Lakers

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