The Cleveland Cavaliers have struggled to replicate their success from last year during the 2025–26 NBA season as the All-Star break approaches.
The team has dealt with multiple injuries, but there is reason for optimism that the current roster can still make a run in the Eastern Conference, especially with its elite backcourt of Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland.
Garland has only appeared in 25 games, frequently dealing with injury setbacks to his big left toe that have limited his availability. He is averaging 17.9 points, 2.4 rebounds, 6.9 assists and 0.8 steals while shooting 44.5% from the field and 35.7% from beyond the arc.
His ability to control the pace of the offense and create scoring opportunities for teammates makes him one of the league’s most effective floor generals when healthy.