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Cavaliers Plan Rebuild As Darius Garland Undergoes Toe Surgery

A four- to five-month rehabilitation will determine whether he is ready to join teammates at training camp next fall.

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Evan Mobley #4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers celebrates during the third quarter against the LA Clippers during the third quarter at Rocket Arena on March 30, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Clippers 127-122.
May 13, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) drives to the basket against Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (23) during the first quarter of game five of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images/File Photo

Overview

  • Garland’s great toe procedure was performed by Dr. Nicholas Strasser at Vanderbilt University Medical Center with support from the Cavaliers’ medical staff.
  • The organization projects a four- to five-month recovery timeline, aiming for a full return in time for training camp.
  • The 25-year-old point guard missed several first-round playoff games against Miami due to the toe injury.
  • Unconfirmed trade discussions involving Garland have surfaced in NBA circles but no official moves have been announced.
  • General Manager Koby Altman is leading a broader roster overhaul that includes evaluating Evan Mobley, Donovan Mitchell and other key pieces.