# Hour 4: Dave McMenamin on Cavs' Playoff Deficit and LeBron's 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: 2026-05-22T14:02:03+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2142

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Dave McMenamin joins Ken Carman and Anthony Lima to discuss the Cavaliers' current struggles against the Knicks and potential defensive adjustments. They explore the feasibility of a LeBron James return to Cleveland and take listener calls during the Coming in Hot segment. 01:50 - Club Spending and Salaries 06:16 - Critique of Kenny Atkinson 10:00 - Respect for Jalen Brunson 14:46 - Interview with Dave McMenamin 21:20 - LeBron's Free Agency Outlook 25:45 - Cavs Game Three Odds 32:05 - Coming in Hot Segment

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