Cleveland Cavaliers’ point guard Darius Garland is set to miss several weeks following a right great toe injury sustained on March 6, 2024. Garland has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 right great toe sprain and will undergo re-evaluation in 7-10 days. A brief ramp-up period is anticipated after this assessment.
Garland missed the Cavaliers’ recent 117-115 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers due to the injury. Kenny Atkinson, head coach of the Cavaliers, noted that this injury differs from a previous issue affecting Garland’s left foot, which significantly impacted his performance during the playoffs last season. That injury ultimately led to surgical intervention and forced him to miss training camp, delaying his return for the beginning of the 2025-26 regular season.
Despite the recent setback, there is some optimism regarding Garland’s recovery. Over the past few days, he has been reported to be in good spirits, including interactions with teammates late Friday evening. Following further evaluations and imaging, the full extent of the injury was revealed, leading to a structured treatment and rehabilitation plan aimed at restoring his toe to full strength.
Before his injury, Garland was regaining his pre-injury form and was a key contributor to the team, ranking second in scoring with an average of 18.0 points and 6.9 assists per game. His absence will be felt as the Cavaliers aim to maintain momentum in the season ahead. As the team navigates the challenges of the upcoming weeks, fans and analysts will be closely monitoring Garland’s recovery process and the impact of his absence on the Cavaliers’ performance.
