Respected assistant joins college ranks after surviving coaching change and contributing to Cleveland's near-record season.

There are a few caveats to that second round playoff defeat. For one, two-time All-Star Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland was struggling with a left great toe injury that caused him to miss the first two games of the Pacers series, and limited his effectiveness when he did return to the floor for Game 3.

The Cleveland Cavaliers are expected by many to be active players on the trade market this summer, as it is becoming increasingly obvious that changes need to b

The salary is close. Minnesota has been a long-time Garland admirer — even going back to 2019 draft night — and it needs shot creation alongside Anthony Edwards. Perhaps being surrounded by dogged, lengthy perimeter defenders and the league’s preeminent rim protector (Rudy Gobert) will help Garland?

The Cleveland Cavaliers are without a first-round draft pick in the upcoming 2025 NBA draft, but own two picks in the second round.