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Cavaliers Rule Darius Garland Out at Least a Week With Grade 1 Toe Sprain

The sprain affects his right big toe, opposite last season’s surgical left toe.

Overview

  • The team said Sunday that imaging confirmed a Grade 1 sprain of Garland’s right great toe and set a re-evaluation in 7–10 days.
  • Garland exited Wednesday’s game with toe soreness and missed Friday’s 117–115 win in Philadelphia.
  • Coaches characterized this injury as different from the prior turf toe on his left foot that ultimately required surgery and delayed his season start.
  • Before the setback, Garland was averaging 18.0 points and 6.9 assists while showing improved form.
  • Cleveland also reported Sam Merrill is out with hand and ankle issues, Dean Wade practiced and is a game-time decision for Monday, and Max Strus increased on-court rehab work.