Overview

• Garland has resumed on-court work and will take part in training camp in a limited capacity at IMG Academy starting Sept. 30.
• There is no set timetable for his return, and reporting indicates he could miss double-digit games to open the 2025–26 season.
• Koby Altman described Garland’s offseason as a success from a strength standpoint and said the All-Star guard "looks good."
• Donovan Mitchell is expected to carry more ball-handling duties, with Lonzo Ball and Craig Porter Jr. moving up the guard rotation.
• Cleveland also expects to be without starter Max Strus on opening night following August foot surgery that is projected to sideline him for three to four months.