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Darius Garland speaks on turning Cavaliers season around after week off

After a long and troubling stretch, the five-day break has come at an excellent time for the Cleveland Cavaliers, but now they need to return to form.

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Cleveland Cavaliers could trade All-Star amid subpar start

After a promising start to the season, albeit shorthanded, the Cleveland Cavaliers are reeling, and changes could be incoming. The injury curse hasn’t shown any signs of getting lighter, and according to Sam Amico, rival teams are keeping an eye on the Cavs.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / December 8

Rival teams keeping close eye on Cavs, Darius Garland amid rocky start

People around the NBA are starting to wonder what happens next in Cleveland. Scouts talk. Executives talk. And more than a few believe president of basketball operations Koby Altman may eventually have to consider a real roster shakeup if the Cavaliers come up short again this spring.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 7

Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland call attention to Cavs’ crippling characteristic

The Cleveland Cavaliers continue to take one step forward and two steps back. Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland wasted little time pinpointing the most maddening characteristic of the Cavs after their disheartening 99-94 loss to a Golden State Warriors team that was down nine players.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / December 4

Cavs fined again for breaking league policy

The Cleveland Cavaliers haven’t had things go their way so far this season. The results haven’t been as expected, and they’ve had a difficult time staying healthy.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Larry Brown Sports / December 4

Cavaliers hit with repeat offender fine from NBA

The Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday were hit with a fine from the NBA for being repeat offenders of the Player Participation Policy. The Cavs rested a healthy Darius Garland for a nationally televised game against the Toronto Raptors on Nov.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / December 4

Cavs fined second time for participation penalty after Darius Garland held out

The Cavaliers picked up their second player participation violation of the season on Thursday, which is not where you want to be just 23 games in. The league reviewed Cleveland’s decision to sit Darius Garland for a nationally televised game against the Raptors, one night after he played, and ruled that he should have been available.

Indiana Pacers News / Hoops Wire / December 1

NBA Notes: Pacers, Pascal Siakam, Cavs, Darius Garland, Bulls

Life without Tyrese Haliburton means Pascal Siakam is the Pacers’ engine now, and he’s acting like it. Siakam has stacked back-to-back 24s as Indiana finally doubled its win total with weekend victories over Washington and Chicago.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 1

Cavaliers get bad update on Darius Garland's toe situation: who can step up?

The Cleveland Cavaliers appear to have more problems with an issue that has haunted them all season. It has been a campaign littered with injuries, both long-term and day-to-day, and with coaching staff wanting to preserve some players through injury-management absences.

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NBA News / Fear The Sword / November 30

Winners and Losers: Cavs vs Celtics – Darius Garland’s mixed performance

The Cleveland Cavaliers dropped a frustrating one to the Boston Celtics. Let’s see who won and lost the night. This has long been a thorn in the Cavs’ side.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / November 21

Cavs flip the switch with Darius Garland back in mix

Random dribbles from the Cavaliers’ 120-109 home win over the Indiana Pacers in an NBA Cup game Friday. 1. Darius Garland returned and so did the Cavs’ spacing.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 21

Darius Garland returns as Cavs best Pacers in NBA Cup match

Donovan Mitchell scored 32 points and Darius Garland had 20 points and seven assists in his first game since Nov. 10, to power the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 120-109 win over the visiting Indiana Pacers in an NBA Cup matchup Friday night.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / November 20

Cavs’ Darius Garland could return Friday vs. Pacers

The Cavaliers could get Darius Garland back on Friday night as they stay at home to face the struggling Pacers. Garland is listed as questionable after missing five straight games with a left great toe injury.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 17

Darius Garland injury hurts Cleveland Cavaliers in NBA power rankings

The Cleveland Cavaliers are 9-5 through the first 14 games of the season, but there is room for improvement. The team hasn't played its best basketball yet, partially because Darius Garland has only played in three games for the Cavs.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Field Level Media / November 12

Cavaliers G Darius Garland nursing left big toe contusion

The Cleveland Cavaliers announced Wednesday what can be construed as positive injury news on Darius Garland's left big toe. The two-time All-Star guard is dealing with a contusion on the toe and will sit out Wednesday's game against the host Miami Heat.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Athlon Sports / November 11

Cavaliers Announce Darius Garland News on Tuesday

As the Cleveland Cavaliers look to remain atop the Eastern Conference in 2025-26, they find themselves with a key player in and out of the lineup. Ahead of their second showdown with the Miami Heat this season, the team has provided a new update on point guard Darius Garland.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Total Apex Sports / November 11

Cleveland Cavaliers Face Uncertainty As Darius Garland Re-Injures Toe

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ overtime loss to the Miami Heat was made worse by a significant concern for their star point guard, Darius Garland. Just three

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / November 10

Cavaliers' Darius Garland exits Monday’s game with left toe injury

All-Star point guard Darius Garland has been ruled out for the remainder of Monday’s contest in Miami after sustaining a left toe injury. He will be reevaluated after the game, the Cavaliers announced.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Field Level Media / November 5

Cavs' Darius Garland likely to make season debut vs. Sixers

Two-time All-Star point guard Darius Garland is expected to make his season debut Wednesday for the Cleveland Cavaliers against the visiting Philadelphia 76ers.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Athlon Sports / November 4

Cavaliers Receive Positive Darius Garland Injury Update Ahead of 76ers Game

The Cleveland Cavaliers have had an interesting start to the 2025-26 NBA season as they currently hold a 4-3 record. Of course, the Cavaliers were expected to be a top team in the Eastern Conference this season after finishing with the best record in the East last season.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / September 23

Cavs president gives update on Garland's injury recovery

Cavaliers president gives update on Darius Garland's injury recovery

Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland, who underwent surgery in June to address the toe injury that limited him in the postseason, has resumed some on-court basketball activities and will take part in training camp in a limited capacity.

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