Cavs Announce Catastrophic Darius Garland News Amid Trade Rumors originally appeared on Athlon Sports. When Darius Garland was sidelined this postseason with a toe injury, many fans around the league clowned him and it felt as if Cleveland Cavaliers fans were turning on him.

The Cavs’ offseason, which began months earlier than anyone in the organization imagined, is well underway. With roster-related uncertainty, salary cap limitations and mirror tests, this summer could shape Cleveland’s future and determine whether it can truly take the next step.

Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star guard Darius Garland had surgery Monday to repair the left big toe injury that troubled him during the playoffs and is expected to miss four to five months.