Darius Garland Could Be On The Move…

Darius Garland Could Be On The Move…

there is no doubt that the San Antonio Spurs are looking for a new point guard to pair with Victor W Bama and Elevate the performance next season so the Spurs are expected to go guard chasing this off season and among all the exciting options like Trey young and dejonte Murray another name that has gotten thrown into the mix is Darius Garland now there have already been a lot of shocking reports and Revelations since the Cleveland Cavaliers season ended last week their exit from the 2024 playoffs has set the stage for some big changes in the roster at first all eyes were on Donovan Mitchell and for good reason he’s about to enter the final year of his contract so Cleveland needs to either sign him to an extension or trade him if he doesn’t want to stay if Mitchell decides to leave teams like the Lakers and Miami are ready to snatch him up but what if he stays this seems more likely because Mitchell doesn’t seem unhappy in Cleveland after the playoff exit and rumor started swirling Mitchell took to Twitter to call them out which isn’t what you would expect from someone who wants to leave if he wanted out he would have probably let the rumors grow to justify his departure assuming Donovan Mitchell stays another point guard from the team might become available Darius Garland according to Shams if Mitchell stays the Cavs will likely look to trade Garland he said rival Executives believe the Cavs will have to seriously evaluate the fit of Mitchell and Garland and ultimately may have to choose one of the other should Mitchell decide to stay longterm sources briefed on the matter say Garland representation ation clutch Sports CEO rich Ball would have a conversation with Cavs officials about potentially finding a new home for the onetime All-Star so if Mitchell stays garland would draw a lot of interest from other teams and the Spurs might go after him for a good reason Garland is a talented player who looked much better before Mitchell joined the team they haven’t meshed well partly because both need the ball to excel in fact this year started terribly for the Cavs going 13 and 12 before Garland and Evon moley got injured the Cavs then won the NBA’s best 22 games between mid December and All-Star break it turns out that playing with just one big and importantly no Garland was amazing when Donovan was the Lone guard they went 15 and four with wins over the Mavericks the Clippers and the Bucks by 40 the Cavs will ultimately have to choose between Garland and Mitchell which could be good for Garland as a fresh start might help him return to his All-Star form where he averaged 21.7 points a .6 assists and 3.3 boards per game in 2022 see Garland proved himself as one of the top point guards in the NBA during the 2021 and 2022 season when he was named an All-Star for the Eastern Conference he averaged 21.7 points 8.6 assists 3.3 rebounds and 1.2 steals shooting 38% from the three and 46% from the floor this breakout from Garland was a big reason the Cavs got back on the basketball map though his stats have slightly declined since with this year being his worst since his second year in the league averaging 18 points 2.7 rebounds 6.5 assists while shooting 44.6% from the field and 37.1% from Beyond The Arc and 83.4% from the free throw line but there’s reason to believe his performance has been hindered by playing out of position alongside Mitchell that said his All-Star form was just 2 years ago and Garland is still only 24 years old meaning that the All-Star guard is still in there if Garland had his own back court again maybe he would return to being an All-Star and the Spurs could be eager to tap into that potential to elevate their game now the Spurs need a young point guard to pair with Victor oneyama and any team looking to trade for Garland will be pairing him up with the star two especially a big man like wemi Garland averaged 6.7 assists per game over his first five seasons so a guard like Garland could Elevate wy’s game significantly and there’s a team with the right assets to trade for Garland it’s the Spurs and here’s the potential trade scenario the Spurs get Darius Garland and in return the Cleveland Cavaliers receed Kellin Johnson the 2024 number eight pick and a 2026 Lottery protected first round pick last season the Spurs clearly lack strong point guard play they need someone who can stretch the floor with good shooting and make key law passes while try young has been mentioned as a possible Target Darius Garland is a younger and more affordable option and he has proven to be an excellent player playmaker and scorer making him a great fit to lead the offense he’s also a reliable three-point shooter hitting 38.4% from Beyond The Arc for his career Garland could help create space on the floor giving wemi more room to operate inside and boosting the Spurs scoring as they finish 26 in offense last season Garland’s passing skills would also ensure when Bama gets plenty of opportunities similar to his impact on Cleveland’s big men Garland ranked seventh in total assists in both the 2021 2022 and 2022 23 seasons and big man Jared Allen thrived alongside him finishing fourth and sixth in dunks during those years if Garland can Elevate Allen to All-Star status imagine what he’d be able to do with wemi on the flip side the Cavs would gang a promising young player in Kellin Johnson Johnson is versatile and has shown flashes of becoming a reliable scorer and Defender adding him to their roster would give the Cavs a solid Wing player who could grow with their current core additionally receiving the 2024 number eight pick and a future first round pick in 26 provides the Cavs with valuable assets these picks could be used to draft new Talent or even as a trade bait for future deals so it’s a win-win scenario for both teams that said the Cavs need to shake up their team and with Mitchell being the stronger player of their backourt Duo trading Garland makes a lot of sense this trade would also rebalance the Cav starting lineup giving them a higher ceiling moving forward and for the Spurs bringing in Darius garland would address their immediate need for a top tier point guard and help them build a competitive team around w Bama there were too many times this season when San Antonio guards missed wenyama on open rows to the basket and Aly oops which is unlikely to happen with Garland running the point when it comes to skill sets there aren’t many players on the market who can match up to Garland for San Antonio he’s a master in the pick and roll game moving with patience and rhythm with two-player actions his knack for outsmarting defenses delivering pinpoint passes with either hand and shooting from anywhere on the court makes him a nightmare to defend against the version of Garland we saw in the playoffs and throughout this season was hindered by injuries and external factors but he’s expected a bounce back in the 2024 2025 season especially if he finds himself in a favorable situation Garland’s ability to set up wemy with law passes or pick and pops while also being a threat from Beyond The Ark would be a game changer for the Spurs with defenses focusing on wemi garland would have plenty of opportunities for open shots wemi on the other hand can take advantage of Garland’s passing skills while providing strong defense the fit between them looked seamless on paper considering how well they complement each other and the likely reasonable cost acquiring garland would be a significant win for San Antonio regardless of who the Spurs choose to trade for they must seek their point guard for the future and if you want to see a video on that click here

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