The way forward for Darius Garland with the Cleveland Cavaliers has come into focus following the three-year extension Donovan Mitchell signed with the franchise. On the conclusion of the 23-24 season, there was a report from The Athletic that Garland may request a commerce from the Cavaliers if Mitchell determined to signal an extension. Mitchell and Garland have a robust working relationship, however there are questions if the on-court match maximizes every of their abilities.
The Cavaliers, nonetheless, don’t seem to have any curiosity in buying and selling Garland or some other member of their core 4 gamers together with Mitchell, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen. Garland and Allen are thought-about the extra possible commerce candidates, however Garland’s market is just not believed to be thought-about significantly robust presently.
“I do not suppose the market is there for Darius Garland,” mentioned Brian Windhorst on ESPN Cleveland radio. “And I believe Kobe Alman is aware of this. And he knew this even earlier than Dejounte Murray obtained traded. I believe it is a horrible time to commerce Darius Garland. And so even when Darius Garland does ask for a commerce, and I will say it once more, I am not satisfied that he’ll. Nor am I satisfied that he personally needs to [be traded]. I may change… Subsequent time we speak, I may have a distinct set of knowledge. I do not suppose the Cavs are going to commerce him as a result of I do not suppose it is a good time to commerce. I do not suppose it is a good market to commerce.”
Garland signed a five-year, $193 million extension with the Cavaliers through the 2022 offseason. Garland will enter 12 months 2 of the deal in 24-25.