“I’m happy for him because he went through a lot of BS last year,” Mitchell said of Garland. “You have to learn from it, and you have to grow. Sometimes it’s going to suck, and I think he felt that. It’s a four-game sample but I have no doubt that’s who he is going to be for us this season. That’s who he was when he was drafted. That’s who he was when he was an All-Star. I know what type of player he is. I know we can fit together. You’re seeing it.
Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer
Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Darius Garland puts up 34 on Knicks in Cavaliers’ win, earns praise from Donovan Mitchell
In Kenny Atkinson’s system so far this season (just four games, but still) the Cavaliers have a +15.2 net rating with Garland and Mitchell together.
nbcsports.com/nba/news/dariu… – 11:12 AM
Darius Garland puts up 34 on Knicks in Cavaliers’ win, earns praise from Donovan Mitchell
In Kenny Atkinson’s system so far this season (just four games, but still) the Cavaliers have a +15.2 net rating with Garland and Mitchell together.
nbcsports.com/nba/news/dariu… – 11:12 AM
Chris Iseman @ChrisIseman
The Knicks were up by 13 and looked like they were heading for a win, but couldn’t stop Darius Garland in the fourth quarter and blew the lead.
More on last night’s loss…
northjersey.com/story/sports/n… – 10:29 AM
The Knicks were up by 13 and looked like they were heading for a win, but couldn’t stop Darius Garland in the fourth quarter and blew the lead.
More on last night’s loss…
northjersey.com/story/sports/n… – 10:29 AM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
I wrote about how important Darius Garland having a game like last night was for him, for his teammates and for who the #Cavs can be.
My latest at The Inside Shot: open.substack.com/pub/theinsides… pic.x.com/15XDmns61A – 8:15 AM
I wrote about how important Darius Garland having a game like last night was for him, for his teammates and for who the #Cavs can be.
My latest at The Inside Shot: open.substack.com/pub/theinsides… pic.x.com/15XDmns61A – 8:15 AM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
#Cavs Darius Garland’s bounce-back is off to a good start, with Monday’s outburst a flashback to his pre-injury form. After the game, Donovan Mitchell had a few words for Garland detractors.
“I want everybody who was on that side to stay on that side”
cleveland.com/cavs/2024/10/d… – 7:50 AM
#Cavs Darius Garland’s bounce-back is off to a good start, with Monday’s outburst a flashback to his pre-injury form. After the game, Donovan Mitchell had a few words for Garland detractors.
“I want everybody who was on that side to stay on that side”
cleveland.com/cavs/2024/10/d… – 7:50 AM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
New Locked On #Cavs is here!
Darius Garland was awesome last night in New York, talked about why his stellar play matters so much to who this Cavs team can be this year.
Premiering now on YouTube! youtu.be/J5KSMlce8Vo pic.x.com/4lVoxIcDHq – 7:16 AM
New Locked On #Cavs is here!
Darius Garland was awesome last night in New York, talked about why his stellar play matters so much to who this Cavs team can be this year.
Premiering now on YouTube! youtu.be/J5KSMlce8Vo pic.x.com/4lVoxIcDHq – 7:16 AM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
Two nights ago, #Cavs Darius Garland had his best shooting night — ever. Tonight he silenced the MSG crowd — and perhaps some detractors — with the kind of late-game magic that harkened back to his All-Star season. The bounce-back season is underway
cleveland.com/cavs/2024/10/d… – 3:21 AM
Two nights ago, #Cavs Darius Garland had his best shooting night — ever. Tonight he silenced the MSG crowd — and perhaps some detractors — with the kind of late-game magic that harkened back to his All-Star season. The bounce-back season is underway
cleveland.com/cavs/2024/10/d… – 3:21 AM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
I’ll have plenty on this game, and more specifically Darius Garland’s play over at The Inside Shot.
Great time to sign up: theinsideshot.substack.com – 10:46 PM
I’ll have plenty on this game, and more specifically Darius Garland’s play over at The Inside Shot.
Great time to sign up: theinsideshot.substack.com – 10:46 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
Darius Garland had one game last year with more points than he scored tonight. – 10:12 PM
Darius Garland had one game last year with more points than he scored tonight. – 10:12 PM
Joe Gabriele @CavsJoeG
After three straight laughers, #Cavs gut one out at MSG – close contest on 51-32 run over final 16min – improve to 4-0 for first time since ’16-17 – drop NYK, 110-104; Garland, 15 of game-hi 34pts in 4Q, 12-19FG overall; Allen, 15pts, game-hi 15reb; Mitchell, 25pts, team-hi 5asst pic.x.com/NRRw4iMW4q – 10:11 PM
After three straight laughers, #Cavs gut one out at MSG – close contest on 51-32 run over final 16min – improve to 4-0 for first time since ’16-17 – drop NYK, 110-104; Garland, 15 of game-hi 34pts in 4Q, 12-19FG overall; Allen, 15pts, game-hi 15reb; Mitchell, 25pts, team-hi 5asst pic.x.com/NRRw4iMW4q – 10:11 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Darius Garland tonight:
34 PTS
2 STL
2 BLK
12-19 FG
5-8 3P
His first career game with 30+ PTS, 2+ STL and 2+ BLK. pic.x.com/ST26WlOpX9 – 10:04 PM
Darius Garland tonight:
34 PTS
2 STL
2 BLK
12-19 FG
5-8 3P
His first career game with 30+ PTS, 2+ STL and 2+ BLK. pic.x.com/ST26WlOpX9 – 10:04 PM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
#Cavs tried to challenge the loose ball foul, hoping to avoid Donovan Mitchell picking up his 3rd first-half foul. It was not successful. – 8:35 PM
#Cavs tried to challenge the loose ball foul, hoping to avoid Donovan Mitchell picking up his 3rd first-half foul. It was not successful. – 8:35 PM
Jeff Stotts @InStreetClothes
Re: Steph: The peroneals (also known as the fibularis muscles) are primarily responsible for plantar flexion & eversion. They are often stretched when the ankle is forced inward. Other players to suffer the injury include Donovan Mitchell & Nick Young. Low-grade strains have an – 3:54 PM
Re: Steph: The peroneals (also known as the fibularis muscles) are primarily responsible for plantar flexion & eversion. They are often stretched when the ankle is forced inward. Other players to suffer the injury include Donovan Mitchell & Nick Young. Low-grade strains have an – 3:54 PM
Cleveland Plain Dealer @PDcavsinsider
Donovan Mitchell delivered a passionate message to his teammates following Cleveland’s 135-116 win over the Wizards to remind the team to continue to build good habits as they enter some tougher competition. More: l.cleveland.com/hrujg4 Photo: John Kuntz, clevelanddotcom pic.x.com/aoMfLJx72e – 12:00 PM
Donovan Mitchell delivered a passionate message to his teammates following Cleveland’s 135-116 win over the Wizards to remind the team to continue to build good habits as they enter some tougher competition. More: l.cleveland.com/hrujg4 Photo: John Kuntz, clevelanddotcom pic.x.com/aoMfLJx72e – 12:00 PM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
#Cavs are 3-0, with an average margin of victory around 20. But the three teams they have beaten have combined for just one win. Amidst the excitement, that reality isn’t lost on anyone, especially Donovan Mitchell who delivered that message last night
cleveland.com/cavs/2024/10/d… – 9:39 AM
#Cavs are 3-0, with an average margin of victory around 20. But the three teams they have beaten have combined for just one win. Amidst the excitement, that reality isn’t lost on anyone, especially Donovan Mitchell who delivered that message last night
cleveland.com/cavs/2024/10/d… – 9:39 AM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
#Cavs are still undefeated. Their changes on offense have come to fruition. The defense remains sturdy. But this fast start comes with a glaring caveat. That’s the message Donovan Mitchell delivered after the latest blowout win.
cleveland.com/cavs/2024/10/d… – 1:21 AM
#Cavs are still undefeated. Their changes on offense have come to fruition. The defense remains sturdy. But this fast start comes with a glaring caveat. That’s the message Donovan Mitchell delivered after the latest blowout win.
cleveland.com/cavs/2024/10/d… – 1:21 AM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
#Cavs and star guard Donovan Mitchell wake up in second half, stay perfect with another blowout victory
cleveland.com/cavs/2024/10/c… – 11:35 PM
#Cavs and star guard Donovan Mitchell wake up in second half, stay perfect with another blowout victory
cleveland.com/cavs/2024/10/c… – 11:35 PM
Cleveland Plain Dealer @PDcavsinsider
Cavs, Donovan Mitchell erupt in second half to stay perfect with 135-116 rout against Wizards cleveland.com/cavs/2024/10/c… – 9:40 PM
Cavs, Donovan Mitchell erupt in second half to stay perfect with 135-116 rout against Wizards cleveland.com/cavs/2024/10/c… – 9:40 PM
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The two shouted with joy and then shared a big bro hug after Cleveland passed its first real test of the regular season — a 110-104 come-from-behind win against the rival New York Knicks in which Garland played a leading role. The Cavs are one of three teams still undefeated. “I just want everybody who was on that side to stay on that side when it comes to him. I don’t want there to be a switch-up. I know who a lot of y’all are,” Mitchell said in reference to the incessant criticism Garland received in the last year. “There are times throughout your career when you have years like that. Obviously, he was going through things personally. You have to grow. You have to figure it out. A lot of people said he couldn’t.” -via Cleveland Plain Dealer / October 29, 2024
Donovan Mitchell scored 30 points, Jarrett Allen added 23 while going 10 for 10 from the floor and the Cleveland Cavaliers eased to a 135-116 victory over the Washington Wizards on Saturday night. Darius Garland also had 23 points, and Evan Mobley scored 13 points and grabbed 13 rebounds as Cleveland remained perfect three games into their new season. -via Las Vegas Sun / October 26, 2024
Ryan Smith was asked about how the Jazz came to lean into the youth movement this season, a key talking point from the team’s preseason media appearances. “We made that decision when we traded Donovan [Mitchell] and Rudy [Gobert] and got those picks,” Smith said. “To be honest with you, I think that it just takes time.” -via KSL Sports / October 15, 2024
Those struggles, combined with a report about Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul looking into the possibility of finding a new home for Garland because of Mitchell’s impending contract extension, led to numerous trade inquires. Opposing executives sensed an opportunity. They wanted to see whether the Cavs would consider a roster shakeup, with Garland linked to San Antonio, New Orleans, Minnesota and the Los Angeles Lakers. But the Cavs held firm. They weren’t willing to split the Garland-Mitchell tandem, not without first seeing what it would like in a new system, with a new coach and new ideas. -via Cleveland Plain Dealer / October 29, 2024
Danny Cunningham: #Cavs win 110-104 at MSG against the Knicks. Monster game by Darius Garland with 34 points and a huge 4th quarter. Trailed by double-digits at one point, really gritty effort to claw back and ultimately take control of the game. -via Twitter @RealDCunningham / October 28, 2024