Atkinson Makes Candid Admission on Cavaliers' Playoff Exit

Atkinson Makes Candid Admission on Cavaliers' Playoff Exit

Entering the 2025 NBA playoffs, the Cleveland Cavaliers were viewed as legitimate championship contenders. Kenny Atkinson’s team had dominated the league throughout the regular season.However, the Cavaliers fell short during the postseason. They were eliminated in the second round at the hands of the Indiana Pacers. During a recent interview with Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com, Atkinson admitted that he’s still working through the emotional pain o…

Kenny Atkinson still feeling the pain from Cavs’ playoff loss

Cleveland.com spent a few minutes with Atkinson during the Darius Garland celebrity softball game to discuss a variety of topics, including Garland’s recovery from offseason toe surgery and Atkinson’s plans for pushing the team forward.

4 players that could fill in for Darius Garland in the Cavs’ starting lineup

The Cleveland Cavaliers could very well be without their second-best offensive player to begin the 2025-26 campaign. Point guard Darius Garland had surgery on his left big toe earlier this offseason after he had a nagging toe injury that impacted him during the Cavaliers’ time in the 2025 NBA Playoffs. Garland could miss some time to start the coming season as he recuperates from his injury, and Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson indicated that…

Cavs' Atkinson Talks Garland's Recovery, Point Guard Plan, More

Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland said on Saturday that he feels “great” in the wake of June toe surgery, but that doesn’t mean the team is counting on having him available when training camp begins this fall. Reporting at the time of Garland’s surgery indicated he would likely miss the start of the season, and head coach Kenny Atkinson confirmed to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com (subscription required) that he doesn’t expect Garland to be full…