Overview
- Garland’s playoff struggles and the NBA’s second apron tax have prompted Cleveland to consider trading the 25-year-old All-Star point guard.
- Front office sources say Jarrett Allen is also available while Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley remain untouchable pillars of the roster.
- A proposed deal could send Allen to the Lakers in exchange for Rui Hachimura, Dalton Knecht and a 2026 first-round pick.
- Discussions with the Magic include trading Garland for Jalen Suggs, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Anthony Black, Goga Bitadze and two first-round selections.
- Cavaliers president Koby Altman has emphasized Evan Mobley as the franchise cornerstone for their next title push.