Darius Garland Wants to Stay with Cavaliers

Despite rumors, Darius Garland wants to stay with the Cavaliers.

> “I don’t want to be traded,” said Garland. “Those are just rumors.”

Many thought Garland might ask for a trade if Donovan Mitchell got an extension, which he did. There were also concerns about their defense together. But Garland is happy for Mitchell and seems content in Cleveland.

Garland’s Commitment

A Busy Offseason for the Cavaliers

The Cavs have been very active this offseason. They signed Donovan Mitchell to a three-year, $150.3 million extension and are eyeing a rookie extension for Evan Mobley. There’s talk that Jarrett Allen might be traded, but Cleveland wants to keep their main players: Mitchell, Mobley, Garland, and Allen. The team has big plans and might make more moves soon.

Can Garland and Mitchell Play Together?

People wonder if Garland and Mitchell can work well in the backcourt together. While Mitchell has improved his defense, Garland still struggles there but makes up for it with his offense. Both players like having the ball but still manage good assist numbers—Garland averages 6.7 assists per game; Mitchell averages 4.6 assists per game.

Fans believe keeping a core group together helps them grow stronger over time.

With another season together, they could become an even better duo for Cleveland since they were already one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference last season