Injury update for Darius Garland 

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland is not expected to be ready for training camp as he continues to recover from offseason toe surgery, per cleveland.com’s Chris Fedor. Garland first injured his big toe in March, aggravated it during the playoffs, and played through significant discomfort during the Cavs’ run.

By the time Cleveland faced Indiana in the semifinals, Garland said he felt like he was “playing with nine toes,” explaining his dip in form. “Any type of movement was tough. Putting on a shoe was tough. Walking. Running. It was difficult,” he admitted. The injury clearly hampered his explosiveness and rhythm, though specifics of the surgery remain undisclosed. While disappointing that the setback struck late in the season, it explains his struggles rather than poor performance alone. With recovery ongoing, Garland’s availability for the start of the 2024-25 campaign remains uncertain.