Overview
- Garland participated in most of Monday’s practice and took part in live scrimmage, which the team viewed as a positive step.
- Coach Kenny Atkinson said Garland is ahead of schedule but stressed consultation with head trainer Steve Spiro and a deliberate ramp-up.
- Garland is listed as out for the season opener against the Knicks, and no specific return date has been set.
- The Cavaliers are using objective metrics such as acceleration and deceleration comparisons, sprint speed, and force-plate testing to assess readiness.
- With Garland and Max Strus sidelined and De’Andre Hunter questionable, Cleveland is testing depth as Garland contributes by mentoring rookie Jaylon Tyson.