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Darius Garland · 5 years agoThe Darius Garland-Collin Sexton combo will work for the Cavs

The Cavs will reportedly utilize a dual point guard lineup this season. The goal is to have Darius Garland and Collin Sexton running the team’s backcourt, using head coach John Beilein’s pace and space style. So far, the two ball handlers have struggled to find a rhythm, though their time on the court together has […]

Darius Garland · 5 years agoCavs' Darius Garland likely out vs. Celtics with ankle injury

Cleveland Cavaliers rookie guard Darius Garland is unlikely to play in Sunday’s preseason contest against the Boston Celtics due to an ankle injury, according to Chris Fedor of cleveland.com: #Cavs John Beilein said he doesn’t expect to have Darius Garland today. Garland was listed as doubtful coming in today because of the ankle injury from […]

Darius Garland · 5 years agoJohn Beilein challenges Darius Garland to earn starting spot

The Cleveland Cavaliers invested a top-5 draft pick in this year’s draft to select Vanderbilt standout Darius Garland. His high selection, however, does not guarantee that he will start for Cleveland. He will have to go through the hard way and earn it. New Cavs head coach John Beilein challenged the rookie to beat out […]

Darius Garland · 5 years agoCollin Sexton explains how he meshes with Darius Garland

While speaking with members of the media after Thursday’s practice session, second-year Cavs guard Collin Sexton elaborated on the ways that he and Darius Garland will mesh in the backcourt this season. “He’s a really good passer,” Sexton said of Garland. “He had a great pace for the game the other day. It was good […]

Darius Garland · 5 years agoCavs rookies Darius Garland, Kevin Porter Jr. draw rave reviews after preseason opener

The Cavs kicked off their 2019-20 campaign with a preseason victory over San Lorenzo de Almagro on Monday night. There were several notable takeaways from the matchup, including the impressive play of rookies Darius Garland and Kevin Porter Jr. Cleveland actually trailed San Lorenzo after one quarter of play, 24-21. It seemed as though the […]

Darius Garland · 5 years agoCavs coach John Beilein expects Darius Garland to play in preseason opener

Cavs rookie Darius Garland was limited at practice for much of last week due to a foot ailment. Despite this fact, head coach John Beilein is expecting his No. 5 overall pick to play in Monday’s preseason opener against San Lorenzo de Almagro. Garland took part in his first live scrimmage with the Cavs on […]

Darius Garland · 5 years agoCavs Preview: What to expect from Darius Garland in the 2019-20 NBA season

The Cleveland Cavaliers opened their training camp with media day on Monday, which means the 2019-2020 campaign is right around the corner. Let’s take a look at Cleveland’s fifth overall pick, point guard Darius Garland, who will be counted upon to make an immediate impact this season Garland was a bit of a late riser […]

Darius Garland · 5 years agoDarius Garland dealing with minor foot issue to start Cavs' training camp

Cavs rookie Darius Garland was held out of Tuesday’s practice session due to what head coach John Beilein called “a slight thing in his foot.” This may seem like alarming news to some Cavs fans, as Garland has a history of injuries. However, as part of an interview with Kelsey Russo of The Athletic, Beilein […]

Darius Garland · 5 years agoTristan Thompson says Cavs are 'trying to build a CJ-Dame situation' with backcourt

The Cleveland Cavaliers are in the midst of a rebuild, with Collin Sexton and 2019 No.5 overall pick Darius Garland at the core. Obviously, Cavs veteran Tristan Thompson is excited to see what the two youngsters can do. Thompson is looking forward to the backcourt partnership of the two, and he even suggested that Sexton […]

Darius Garland · 5 years agoCavs' Collin Sexton has no plans to move to shooting guard with Darius Garland in the fold

The Cleveland Cavaliers drafted point guards in back-to-back NBA Drafts. First, the Cavs took Collin Sexton out of Alabama with the No.8 overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, and then turned around and nabbed Darius Garland at No.5 overall in 2019. Since both players play the same position, questions arose on media day about […]

Darius Garland · 5 years agoCavs likely to hand starting jobs to Collin Sexton, Darius Garland

The NBA has evolved into becoming a point guard’s league and the Cleveland Cavaliers did not miss out on the memo. The Cavs experienced much success with an elite playmaker in Kyrie Irving, so they did not hesitate to take their chances by selecting two point guards in Collin Sexton and Darius Garland on consecutive […]

Darius Garland · 5 years agoDarius Garland: 3 bold expectations for the Cavs guard in the 2019-20 NBA season

The Cleveland Cavaliers surprised many when they selected Vanderbilt point guard Darius Garland fifth overall in the 2019 NBA Draft. The rookie played just five games in college, and the Cavs had just taken a point guard eighth overall the year before in Collin Sexton. But Garland was arguably the third-most-talented player in the class, […]

Darius Garland · 5 years ago3 biggest storylines for the Cavs entering the 2019-20 NBA season

This offseason has been much longer than normal for Cavs fans, but the Cleveland Cavaliers will finally begin training camp this month. The playoffs are likely still out of reach for this young team, but the 2019-2020 season should be entertaining nonetheless. Here are three storylines to follow as the preseason approaches. 3. Kevin Love’s […]

Darius Garland · 5 years agoCavs' Darius Garland shows off in workout with Ben Simmons

Cleveland Cavaliers fans don’t exactly know what to expect from Darius Garland as a rookie, and understandably so. After all, the rookie played just five games at Vanderbilt before going down with a season-ending injury, and didn’t workout for teams during the pre-draft process or play with the wine and gold in Summer League as […]

Darius Garland · 5 years agoCleveland Cavaliers: 5 bold predictions for the 2019-20 NBA season

The 2019-20 NBA season is almost upon us with the Cleveland Cavaliers looking to bounce back from a disappointing campaign last season. The Cavs had a horrendous 19-63 record last season, one that fans were forced to endure after they had been pampered with four straight trips to the Finals the previous years. But things […]

Darius Garland · 5 years agoCavs' Darius Garland says his agent Rich Paul has 'target on his back' amid NCAA controversy

Darius Garland of the Cleveland Cavaliers believes that his agent Rich Paul has a ‘target on his back’ amid the recent NCAA controversy over a proposal from the governing body of college sports. Talking on SiriusXM NBA Radio, Garland — the fifth overall pick by the Cavs in the 2019 NBA Draft — shared his […]

Darius Garland · 5 years agoGM Koby Altman says Cleveland was 'very fortunate' to wind up with Darius Garland

Cavs general manager Koby Altman recently joined FOX Sports Ohio’s Caleigh Griffin for a ride-along interview. Amid their wide-ranging discussion, Altman noted that Cleveland was “very fortunate” to wind up with Darius Garland in the 2019 NBA Draft. “We were really excited about the top of (the 2019 NBA Draft),” Altman said during his interview […]

Darius Garland · 5 years agoBronny James calls out Cavs rookie Darius Garland for stealing his IG intro

Although he might not be in the NBA yet, Bronny James is already calling out NBA players on his social media. His first target was Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland, who made the mistake of using the same Instagram caption as James. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx-ojNdBEgU/ https://www.instagram.com/p/B0J9Txwj5mQ/ Bronny immediately called out the Cavs rookie guard, commenting “I see […]

Darius Garland · 5 years agoDarius Garland signs multi-year deal with Nike

Cavs rookie point guard Darius Garland has made a decision with regards to the footwear he’ll be wearing in the coming seasons. According to a report from ESPN’s Nick DePaula, the former Vanderbilt standout has signed a multi-year deal with Nike. Cleveland Cavaliers rookie point guard and #5 overall NBA Draft pick Darius Garland has […]

Darius Garland · 5 years ago3 biggest NBA offseason takeaways for the Cavs

The 2019 NBA offseason is in full swing, and several teams around the league have already made trades to bolster their respective rosters. The Cavs, however, have remained relatively quiet during this time of fast-paced change. The moves they did make, though, are clearly aimed at the future. In this editorial, we’ll take a look […]

Darius Garland · 5 years agoWhat to expect from the Cavs' backcourt of Darius Garland, Collin Sexton

The Cavs have taken point guards in each of the last two drafts. In 2018, the team selected Collin Sexton at No. 8 overall. In this year’s draft, Cleveland went with Darius Garland at No. 5 overall. The fact that the Cavs took point guards in successive drafts leaves a lingering question: How will these […]

Darius Garland · 5 years agoCavs' Collin Sexton, Darius Garland eyeing to emulate Blazers' Damian Lillard-CJ McCollum partnership

The Cleveland Cavaliers turned heads when they picked another point guard in the 2019 NBA Draft. The Cavs selected Darius Garland as the fourth pick in the draft last month just a year removed from acquiring Collin Sexton. Some fans wondered how the two point guards will fit in, but Sexton expressed confidence that they […]

Darius Garland · 5 years agoCollin Sexton, Darius Garland 'excited' to share backcourt

With the Cleveland Cavaliers selecting Vanderbilt guard Darius Garland with the fifth overall pick, they have formed one of the most potentially dynamic backcourts in the league with Garland playing alongside incoming sophomore point guard Collin Sexton. Recently, these two young guards spoke to Chris Fedor of cleveland.com, with both players sharing a common enthusiasm […]

Darius Garland · 5 years ago3 bold predictions for Darius Garland in his rookie season with the Cavs

The Cleveland Cavaliers surprised many by selecting Vanderbilt point guard Darius Garland fifth overall in the 2019 NBA Draft. Cleveland had just taken Collin Sexton eighth overall in 2018, and Garland played in only five college games due to an injury, but displayed the talent worthy of a top draft selection. Here are three bold […]

Darius Garland · 5 years agoCavs coach John Beilein says backcourt positions don't matter when it comes to Darius Garland, Collin Sexton

The Cleveland Cavaliers may have created a bit of a problem when they selected Darius Garland fifth overall in the 2019 NBA Draft on Thursday night. The 6-foot-2, 170-pound rookie played point guard in college, which means the Cavs will now have to figure out who will be the main floor general for the team […]

Darius Garland · 5 years agoDon't Assume Darius Garland and Collin Sexton Will Play Together Long-Term

The Cleveland Cavaliers surprised some by selecting Vanderbilt point guard Darius Garland fifth overall in the 2019 NBA Draft, and that had some, including Collin Sexton, envisioning Cleveland replicating the Portland Trail Blazers’ backcourt. However, while Garland and Sexton will likely share the court this season, that probably is not the plan long-term, especially with […]

Darius Garland · 5 years agoKoby Altman says Darius Garland hitting 30-footers with ease in workout turned Cleveland on to pairing him with Collin Sexton

Cavs general manager Koby Altman knew that Darius Garland would pair nicely with Collin Sexton after watching him sink a series of 30-foot jumpers with ease during a recent workout session. Koby says after a Garland workout recently and watched him hitting 30 footers with ease is when Cavs really started thinking about pairing him […]

Darius Garland · 5 years agoTristan Thompson FaceTimes Darius Garland after being drafted by Cavs

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Tristan Thompson is obviously excited to start working with his new teammate. Thompson did not waste time and quickly welcomed Darius Garland to Cleveland after the Cavaliers selected him as the fifth overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. The veteran power forward initially took to Twitter to congratulate Garland. Aside from […]

Darius Garland · 5 years agoCavs' Larry Nance Jr. tells Darius Garland he 'better be ready to throw some lobs'

Darius Garland might be the best long-range shot-maker in the 2019 NBA Draft, a trait he combines with high-level ball-handling ability to wreak havoc from the perimeter as a shooter and penetrator. Where the Vanderbilt product must improve most at the next level is his ability to see the floor, manipulate the defense, and make […]

Darius Garland · 5 years agoCavs' Collin Sexton thinks he and Darius Garland can be like Blazers' Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum

The Cleveland Cavaliers made an interesting decision on draft night after selecting a point guard for the second consecutive year. The Cavaliers had the option to draft wing talents like Jarrett Culver and Cam Reddish, but they opted to select Darius Garland with the fifth pick in the draft. The pick raised questions about how […]

Darius Garland · 5 years agoCavs like Darius Garland, but remain open to trading down from No. 5

The Cleveland Cavaliers have their eyes set on Vanderbilt Commodores guard Darius Garland with the fifth pick, but they are also open to trading the pick according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN. While Cavs like Darius Garland and met with him last week, they remain open to trading down from No. 5 sources say — […]

Darius Garland · 5 years agoCavs Draft Profile: Darius Garland, PG, Vanderbilt

Collin Sexton’s rookie season started out extremely rough, but he showed significant improvement after the All-Star break. Sexton clearly has potential, but his performance should not prevent the Cavaliers from drafting another point guard. Ja Morant is the best point guard in the class, but he’ll likely go second overall to the Memphis Grizzlies. However, […]

Darius Garland · 5 years agoWhy the Cavs should consider trading down in 2019 NBA Draft

The Cleveland Cavaliers landed the No. 5 pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. The Cavs will have their options in that slot, whether it’s staying put or even looking to make a trade, up or down. It does seem unlikely that the Cavs will be able to move up in the pecking order at this […]

Darius Garland · 5 years agoReport: Cavs didn't meet with Darius Garland at NBA Draft Combine

The Cleveland Cavaliers didn’t meet with Vanderbilt guard Darius Garland at the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, according to Joe Vardon of The Athletic. The Cavs have the fifth overall pick in the NBA Draft, which is on June 20. A report came out on Wednesday stating Garland has already left the combine. He most […]