Darius Garland: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 29

Latest Darius Garland update hints that he's close to a return to Cavs

The Cavaliers received some promising news regarding their all-star guard this week while the team is on plays in their first stretch of away games. Darius

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / October 28

Cavs’ Sam Merrill out vs Celtics; Darius Garland assigned to Charge

The Cavaliers will be without Sam Merrill on Wednesday in Boston, as the sharpshooter continues to deal with a right hip contusion, per Souichi Terada of MassLive.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Sporting News / October 27

Why Darius Garland isn't playing tonight for Cavaliers vs. Pistons with potential return date

The Cleveland Cavaliers' two-time All-Star point guard is inactive for the fourth straight game.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 24

Cleveland Cavs star reportedly eyeing an early November return

Darius Garland is reportedly targeting a return to NBA action as early as the first week of November, according to Brett Siegel of Clutch Points. Garland

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hardwood Heroics / October 23

'I’m Pretty Close' – Cleveland Cavaliers Star Teases Imminent Return From Major Injury That Will Excite Fans

Darius Garland did not suit up in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ opening day road loss against the New York Knicks. However, the two-time NBA All-Star, who was in attendance in street clothes, told the media that he could be back on the court very soon.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 22

Cavs’ Darius Garland hints return from toe injury — ‘I’m pretty close’

As expected, the Cleveland Cavaliers started the season on Wednesday without Darius Garland, who is still recovering from his left toe surgery. The Cavaliers will have to hold down the fort without the shifty guard for a few more weeks, as the team is taking a cautious approach with him.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 22

How will Kenny Atkinson build Cavs rotation without Darius Garland and Max Strus?

The Cleveland Cavaliers open their season tonight in New York in what feels like the first championship-or-bust season of the core four era. But how will the rotation shake out with key contributors Darius Garland and Max Strus sidelined by injuries?

NBA News / Fear The Sword / October 21

Cavs could be without another starter for opening matchup against Knicks

The Cleveland Cavaliers are starting the season shorthanded. Darius Garland is still working his way back from the toe injury he sustained last playoffs.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 21

Cleveland Cavaliers already have major hurdle to get to NBA Finals

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 21

Cleveland Cavaliers already have major hurdle to get to NBA Finals

The Cleveland Cavaliers dominated the 2024-25 regular season, winning their first 15 games. Ending the regular season with the best record in the East and the second-best record in the NBA, only trailing the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Cavs would face off against the Miami Heat in the first round.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Athlon Sports / October 20

Cavaliers Announce Darius Garland Development Before NBA Season

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland is entering his seventh season with the organization after being selected fifth overall in the 2019 NBA Draft.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 20

Darius Garland makes bold Cleveland Cavaliers statement ahead of season opener

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland is still recovering from toe surgery he underwent during the offseason. Garland suffered the injury in the first round series against the Miami Heat, forcing him to miss the final two games in the Sunshine State.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / October 20

Cavs Notes: Evan Mobley, Darius Garland, championship odds

Evan Mobley isn’t easing into the season — he’s attacking it. Coming off a breakout year that included his first Defensive Player of the Year award and first All-Star selection, Mobley has shown up to camp with noticeable swagger.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / EssentiallySports / October 19

Darius Garland Doesn’t Agree With Evan Mobley’s Trainer, Blames Injuries for Cavs’ Championship Failure

On October 14, 2025, Evan Mobley’s trainer, Olin Simplis, made headlines by stating that if Mobley had been more involved in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ offense during the previous season, the team might have secured the NBA title.

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 16

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hardwood Heroics / October 15

'No Twist or Anything Like That' – Cleveland Cavaliers Fans Receive Major Update on De’Andre Hunter’s Injury Scare in Preseason Finale

Cleveland Cavaliers fans collectively held their breath when De’Andre Hunter held his knee early in the first quarter during the team’s 118-100 preseason win over the Detroit Pistons.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / October 14

Cavs’ Darius Garland takes ‘good step’ in return from toe surgery

Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland is inching closer to game action, taking what head coach Kenny Atkinson called “a good step” in his recovery from offseason toe surgery.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fadeaway World / October 8

NBA Executive Says Cavaliers Should Trade Darius Garland To Kings

An anonymous NBA executive thinks it’s time for the Cavaliers to shake things up. Speaking to Heavy Sports, the exec said Cleveland should trade Darius Garland, arguing that the backcourt pairing of Garland and Donovan Mitchell is “too small” to succeed long-term.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / October 6

NBA executive says Cavs should trade Darius Garland

An NBA executive believes the Cavaliers should move on from Darius Garland. Yes, really. “I think they need to trade Darius,” the exec told Ashish Mathur of Roundtable.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Dallas Hoops Journal / October 4

NBA Executive Thinks Cleveland Cavaliers Should Trade Darius Garland

An NBA executive thinks the Cleveland Cavaliers should trade Darius Garland, according to Roundtable. “I think they need to trade Darius,” the executive told Roundtable.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fadeaway World / September 26

Should Cavs Start Former No. 2 Overall Pick In Light Of Darius Garland's Injury?

The Cleveland Cavaliers are expected to retain their spot as one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference next season. With a loaded roster featuring stars like Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley, the Cavaliers almost have all the necessary pieces to make a legitimate title push next year.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Last Word On Sports / September 24

Cavaliers Hit With Mixed News In Darius Garland Injury Update

CLEVELAND — Chris Fedor of cleveland.com reported that Darius Garland has returned to basketball activities after offseason toe surgery. The point guard will join training camp in a “very” limited capacity, but there remains no official timetable for his return.

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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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hardwood Heroics / September 16

'Very Pleased With His Progress' – Cleveland Cavaliers Get Encouraging Injury Update on Darius Garland

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland was recently seen doing basketball workouts, giving the fans hope that he’s making a great recovery from his big toe injury.