Darius Garland Out for Start of 2025-26 Season After Toe Surgery with Cleveland Cavaliers

Darius Garland, the Cleveland Cavaliers' point guard, is out after toe surgery and will miss the start of the 2025-26 season. His absence follows a postseason where he averaged 18.0 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 5.2 assists over five games.

Before his surgery, Garland dealt with a left great toe sprain, which sidelined him multiple times during the playoffs. The Cavaliers will now rely more on Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley as they navigate the start of the season without Garland.