The star that is about to "save" the Cavs in the NBA
The franchise's starting point guard from Ohio will debut very soon after his team's challenging start to the season
The start of the 2025/26 NBA campaign for the Cleveland Cavaliers has been far from ideal. The Ohio franchise is one of the favorites in the Eastern Conference. Therefore, winning only 3 out of the 6 games they have played so far is not what was expected. However, it must be taken into account that they have been without their starting point guard, Darius Garland, until now.
Now there is good news for the Cavs: all signs point to the return of Darius Garland getting closer. The point guard, a cornerstone of the team, is in the final stages of recovery after surgery on his left big toe that he underwent last June.
Coach Kenny Atkinson confirmed this Saturday that Garland is "very close" to returning to action. "Today he completed his shooting practice, so we are really close. Very close... There have been no setbacks, not even discomfort," stated the coach after the team's practice.
The player has recently been assigned to the Cleveland Charge, the franchise's affiliate in the G League, to complete his final preparation before rejoining the main team rotation. This step is common for players returning from long-term injuries, allowing them to regain competitive rhythm without the wear of the NBA.
Cleveland needs its starting point guard
Garland's return couldn't come at a more opportune moment. The Cavaliers, considered one of the teams with great potential in the Eastern Conference, have not had the expected start to the 2025/26 season. With a record of 3 wins and 3 losses, the team has shown offensive inconsistency and a certain lack of fluidity in creating plays, precisely the area where Garland makes the difference.
The 25-year-old point guard is the offensive brain of Cleveland. His ability to control the game's tempo, score from the perimeter, and create advantages for his teammates make him an essential piece alongside Donovan Mitchell.
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