Cleveland Cavaliers Guard Darius Garland Has Toe Surgery, Recovery Expected to Take 4–5 Months
- On Monday, Darius Garland of the Cleveland Cavaliers had surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center to fix an injury to his great toe.
- The injury first troubled Garland in late March and was re-aggravated on April 23 during the Cavaliers' first-round playoff win over the Miami Heat.
- Garland missed five playoff games due to the injury, limiting his performance although he returned for three Eastern Conference Semifinals games against the Indiana Pacers.
- In the 2024-25 campaign, Garland posted averages of 20.6 points and 6.7 assists per game, received his second All-Star nod, and played a pivotal role in leading the Cavaliers to a league-best 64-18 record in the Eastern Conference.
- The team anticipates Garland’s rehab will take roughly four to five months, with a full recovery expected before training camp begins; however, he may miss some time when the next regular season gets underway.
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