Cleveland Cavaliers' Darius Garland Diagnosed with Grade 1 Toe Sprain, Will Be Re-Evaluated in 7–10 Days
Darius Garland will undergo treatment and rehab after a Grade 1 right big toe sprain, sidelining him for at least one week, with re-evaluation planned in 7–10 days.
- On Jan 19, 2026, the Cavaliers announced Darius Garland will be sidelined for at least one week with a Grade 1 right great toe sprain.
- On Jan. 14 in Philadelphia, Garland injured his right great toe diving for a loose ball, exiting the 133-107 game and undergoing evaluation Saturday at Cleveland Clinic Sports Medicine.
- The All-Star guard had 20 points and seven assists in 23 minutes before exiting Wednesday and was second on the Cavaliers in scoring, averaging 18 points and 6.9 assists.
- Jaylon Tyson will likely step into the starting lineup as Garland would miss six games if sidelined 10 days, affecting matchups at Charlotte Jan. 21 and Sacramento Jan. 23.
- Garland previously underwent left toe surgery, delaying his 2025-26 season debut, while the Cleveland Cavaliers have been plagued by injuries and hold a 24-19 record.
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The Cleveland Cavaliers have failed to live up to their potential this season for multiple reasons. Injuries continue to hurt Cleveland after they entered the season as the betting favorites to make the NBA Finals and are nowhere near the top seed. Darius Garland suffered another injury last Wednesday against the Philadelphia 76ers to add more fear for his future.ESPN reports that Garland is currently dealing with a Grade 1 sprain on his right b…
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The Morning JournalCavaliers guard Darius Garland to miss time with sprained right toe
The Cavaliers will be without Darius Garland for at least a week and maybe more while the All-Star guard recovers from a sprained big toe on his right foot. Garland was injured Jan. 14 in the Cavs’ 133-107 romp over the 76ers in Philadelphia. He did not play two nights later in a rematch in Philadelphia when the Cavs beat the Sixers, 117-115. “Darius Garland injured his right great toe on January 14 at Philadelphia,” the Cavs announced in a mid-…
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