Overview
- On June 9, 2025, Garland underwent surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center to repair a chronic left great toe injury in a procedure led by Dr. Nicholas Strasser with consultation from Cleveland Clinic’s Dr. James Rosneck and OrthoCarolina’s Dr. Bob Anderson.
- The Cavaliers project a four- to five-month rehabilitation, meaning Garland may not be cleared for training camp in October and could miss the start of the 2025-26 regular season.
- Garland first sprained his left toe in late March and aggravated it during the first-round playoff series against Miami, causing him to miss six postseason games and play through pain in subsequent contests.
- Despite averaging a career-high 20.6 points, 6.7 assists and 40.1 percent from three in 75 regular-season games, his production fell to 14.0 points per game on 34.2 percent shooting in the second round against Indiana.
- His extended absence and recovery uncertainty have prompted the Cavaliers to evaluate guard depth and could influence ongoing trade considerations involving the two-time All-Star.