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.

For the third straight year, the Cleveland Cavaliers were bounced early from the NBA Playoffs, this time in a five-game loss to the Indiana Pacers in the conference semifinals.

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.