Another NBA season is going to end, and with that starts the trade rumors, drafting season, and much more. Coming to trade rumors, there have been news that Cleveland Cavaliers might be thinking of trading their All-Star player Darius Garland. The same rumor surfaced last year, with many believing that Garland might want to get traded, but the Cleveland Cavaliers made it clear that nothing of that sort will happen. But this season, things seem different with the team, and they might want to make some changes to their roster. Will the new roster exclude Darius Garland?
Cleveland Cavaliers might trade Darius Garland this summer
As per Brian Windhorst, an American sportswriter, the Cavaliers rare thinking of making major changes in their roster this summer, which might include trading their All-Star player, Darius Garland.
“A year ago, there were some beliefs that Darius Garland may wanna get traded. That was definitely out there…Koby (Altman) was on the record, even saying ‘we’re not trading Darius Garland.’ A year later, I think that there’s some belief that Darius Garland might be available under right circumstances, and I don’t think Darius Garland wants to go anywhere. I think Darius Garland is very happy with how things have been developing in Cleveland and he really likes it… But I think the Cavs are listening and open minded without actively trying to think they need to change their roster.”
The main reason for this trade would be because of the Cleveland Cavaliers budget. The team is already going approximately $15 million above the luxury tax, and Garland’s $197 million fiver-year contract might not be affordable for the team. As per Garland’s contract, he will be receiving a salary of $39 million for the next season, which the team might want to cut out.
The Cleveland Cavaliers did perform extremely well this season, by winning the Central Division title and having 64 wins to their name. Majority of the credit does go to their point guard, and two-time All-Star player, Darius Garland. Though they lost in the Eastern Conference semifinals to the Indiana Pacers, Garland still went ahead and gave his best. With an average of 20.6 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 6.7 assists, Garland is indeed a strong player, and the Cleveland Cavaliers might need to think hard before making the decision.
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