By now, everyone knows about the expectation of Darius Garland missing time to start the new 2025-26 NBA season. The Cleveland Cavaliers would be wise to exercise patience, before their obvious need to have their star point guard lead the offensive onslaught takes priority.
Kenny Atkinson told Chris Fedor earlier in the offseason that he wanted Garland to take his time with the injury. The patient approach is the correct one. The Cavaliers guard must be afforded the luxury of getting back to 100 percent for the team to meet their lofty postseason expectations.