Darius Garland Ruled Out for Saturday's Game with Toe Injury, Cavaliers Backcourt Impacted

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland has been ruled out for Saturday's matchup against Memphis due to a toe injury. Garland, who is set for his sixth NBA season, is expected to continue shining alongside Donovan Mitchell as a top-tier backcourt duo. His 2023-24 season was marked by a six-week absence due to a fractured jaw, but he still averaged 20.7 points, 5.9 assists, and 1.6 steals in his first 20 games, finishing the regular season with 16.6 points and 6.9 assists over his final 37 appearances. In the 2022-23 season, he averaged 21.6 points, 7.8 assists, and 1.2 steals, playing a secondary role to Mitchell. His breakout 2021-22 campaign saw him make his first All-Star team, averaging career-highs of 21.7 points, 8.6 assists, and 1.3 steals, shooting 46.2% from the field.