At the start of the NBA offseason, rumors regarding a trade involving Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland emerged but quickly faded. The Cavaliers chose to retain their roster and not pursue trade offers for Garland, who faced a weak trade market.

An executive noted that while Garland possesses talent, the timing for a trade would be better next summer given the depth of the upcoming draft.

Garland's performance this season will be closely monitored as the Cavs aim for improvement alongside Donovan Mitchell, and future trade discussions may renew if progress isn't made.