Though the season’s still relatively young, no one expected the Cleveland Cavaliers to be barely hovering above .500 at this point. Yes, the Cavs have been dealing with constant injuries, but beyond that, something’s off in Cleveland.
Naturally, fans and analysts keep returning to the never-ending question that’s always surrounded this Cavs group: are Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland a championship backcourt, or is there too much redundancy there?
Brainstorming Garland trade ideas has been a popular activity for a while. It’s not a new train of thought to suggest that Darius — and the Cavs — would be better off if he were wearing a different uniform, although some disagree.