Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland (eye) wasn't able to practice on Thursday. Garland injured his left eye in Wednesday's season opener against Toronto and exited the game after logging just 13 minutes of action. The Cavaliers return to action Saturday against Chicago, which gives Garland a bit of time to recover, but he should be considered questionable for the matchup. Cedi Osman soaked in the leftover minutes on Wednesday and had a nice outing with 17 points. He looks set to replace Garland in the starting unit if his eye injury doesn't clear up in time. Meanwhile, Donovan Mitchell and Caris LeVert are expected to do most of the playmaking.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (eye) won't return to Wednesday's season opener versus the Toronto Raptors. The 22-year-old took a hard shot to the eye and was helped to the locker room. There was some concern that this was going to be a concussion, but it appears to be a left eye issue. He'll sit out the rest of this game, but the expectation is that Garland won't miss time from this issue. Donovan Mitchell and Caris LeVert should see increased playing time with Garland sidelined.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland scored 12 points during Wednesday's preseason loss to Philadelphia. The 22-year-old logged 15 minutes of work and shot 4-for-7 from the field and 1-for-1 from deep while contributing four assists. Garland averaged a career-high 21.7 points last season to earn a spot on the All-Star team. Despite the arrival of Donovan Mitchell, Garland is expected to remain a sought-after fantasy commodity in all formats.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland has agreed to an extension with the team. The deal is worth $193 million over five years, with the potential for the young superstar to earn as much as $231 million. The 22-year-old is coming off the best season of his career, finishing 2021-22 by averaging 21.7 points, 8.6 assists, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.3 steals, all while shooting 38.3% from deep. Garland hasn't played more than 68 games in any given year, which should be a cause for concern for fantasy managers, and the expected return of Collin Sexton (knee) may cause his scoring numbers to decrease to some degree. Still, he'll get plenty of minutes, so there's a good chance his career will go nowhere but up from here.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland is expected to be offered a max contract this summer. A potential deal could pay the emerging superstar just over $182 million and keep him in Cleveland for the next five years. The 22-year-old averaged a career-high 21.7 points in 2021-22, benefitting from the absence of Collin Sexton, who appeared in only 11 games because of a season-ending knee injury. Nonetheless, Garland should remain a top producer for a rebuilding Cavs team for many years ahead. Fantasy managers would benefit from his services, with his only significant downfall being his inability to stay healthy.

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland had another strong all-around game against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday. He racked up 25 points, 10 assists, five rebounds and four steals while shooting 10-for-17 from the field, including 4-for-4 from three-point land. Garland has now posted a double-double in six of his last seven outings. He's averaging 25.7 points and 10.9 assists per game in March. He'll look to keep things rolling on Thursday when he faces the Atlanta Hawks.

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland put together a massive 29-point, 17-assist double-double during his 41 minutes of action in Monday's loss to the Lakers. Cleveland collected just 29 assists as a team, with Garland running the show for nearly the entirety, all while shooting 10-for-23 overall and knocking down all seven of his free throws. Garland has scored at least 22 points in 14 of his last 15 outings, logging double-doubles each of his last three times out. He'll have a tough task his next time out, facing a Toronto defensive unit Thursday that is yielding the second-fewest DFS points per game to opposing point guards this season.

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland accounted for a career-high 19 of the team's 30 assists during Friday's loss to the 76ers. Garland played a whopping 43 minutes, also pitching in 26 points on 10-for-22 shooting during an enormous usage outing. With Rajon Rondo (toe) and Caris LeVert (foot) sidelined for the time being, Garland has taken complete command of the point guard spot, capping off his epic performance with four rebounds and two steals for good measure. The first-time All-Star is on pace to set new career highs nearly across the board, with 20.7 points, 8.1 assists, and 3.3 boards per contest. He next faces a Toronto squad Sunday that he went for 21 and 22 points against, respectively, in two prior meetings this season.

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland (back) has been listed as questionable to play in Wednesday's contest against the Hornets as he continues to work through a sore lower back. The Cavs have largely been mum on when a return to action could occur, although not being ruled out in advance of Wednesday's game is surely a step in the right direction. With Caris LeVert (foot) and Rajon Rondo (toe) already ruled out, Brandon Goodwin would be in line for a massive role if Garland is unable to go. Add in the fact that Charlotte plays at the league's third-fastest pace and whoever mans the point for the Cavs should have significant DFS appeal Wednesday.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (back) doesn't have a clear timetable, according to head coach J.B. Bickerstaff. The issue is mostly pain tolerance and some mobility issues. That being said, the Cavs want Garland to rest and get back to 100 percent before returning to the court. The hope is that Garland will be able to return within a week, but fantasy managers will have to be patient. In the meantime, Brian Goodwin should continue starting at point guard and holds decent short term value.

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland (back) will remain sidelined on Monday when the team takes on the Minnesota Timberwolves. Garland has been dealing with a bone bruise in his back for several weeks now. He managed to play well through the injury over three games right before the All-Star break, but those were the only three games he played in the month of February. With Garland out, Brandon Goodwin will remain the team's starting point guard. Cedi Osman should see a heavy workload off the bench in the game as well.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (back) will continue to rest and receive treatment, according to GM Mike Gansey. Garland is dealing with a bone bruise in his back, which will likely cause him to miss more games. He has been battling with his issue since before the All-Star break. The organization is hopeful Garland won't miss more time, but they haven't announced a timetable for Garland. In the meantime, Rajon Rondo and Brandon Goodwin will continue to see increased value. Rondo started on Thursday, but Goodwin appears to be the slightly better option between the two players.

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland (back) has been ruled out for Thursday's contest against the Pistons, with a multi-game absence seeming imminent. Garland has battled lower back soreness throughout February, with the team announcing that he will undergo treatment and rehab following the latest bout. With Caris LeVert (foot) also down for the time being, Rajon Rondo figures to garner short-term season-long fantasy appeal. The Cavs play every other day for nearly the next two weeks, so fantasy managers will want to check back for the latest updates to Garland's status.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (back) is expected to suit up for Saturday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. He was unable to play on Friday due to lower back soreness. However, it sounds like Garland will be ready to go for the second game of the back-to-back set. Caris LeVert has been starting with Garland out of the lineup. It'll be interesting to see how the two of them mix together on the court. Fantasy managers should double check and make sure Garland is back in their lineups for Saturday's slate.

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Indiana due to a sore lower back. Garland recently missed four contests due to the ailment, before returning to log 27 points in 30 minutes Wednesday. Without Garland in the mix, Caris LeVert should see his DFS ceiling raised exponentially, especially considering his matchup with his former team. Rajon Rondo should stand out as an upside play in his own right. Garland has emerged as a first-time All-Star, on pace for career highs in scoring (19.9), assists (8.1), rebounds (3.3), and shooting percentage (47.4%) as he has spurred Cleveland near the top of the Eastern Conference standings. His next chance to suit up comes Saturday vs. the 76ers.

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland (back) is set to make his return to the court for Wednesday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. Garland sat out each of the team's last four games due to lower back soreness. With his return, Brandon Goodwin (illness) will shift to the bench if he's able to play - he's currently questionable. Meanwhile, newly-acquired guard/forward Caris LeVert is set to make his debut with the team in the game. He will be coming off the bench. Garland likely won't be on any sort of minutes limit for the game. He's having a fantastic year, averaging 19.8 points, 8.2 assists and 2.5 threes per game while shooting 46.7% from the field.

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland (back) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. The former Vanderbilt Commodore has missed four consecutive games while dealing with lower back soreness. Brandon Goodwin has seen extended opportunities with Garland sidelined. Goodwin dropped 21 points in the first game Garland missed, but he's struggled in the three games since then, including going scoreless on 0-for-2 shooting on Sunday. Garland is in the midst of a breakout year, averaging 19.8 points, 8.2 assists and 2.5 threes per game while shooting 46.7% from the field and 90.7% from the free throw strike. If he sits again on Wednesday, his next chance to play will be on Friday against the Indiana Pacers.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (back) isn't available on Sunday against Indiana, marking his fourth consecutive absence. Garland continues to be sidelined by lower back soreness, although it's unknown how severe the issue is. Nevertheless, his next chance to make it back will come on Wednesday versus the San Antonio Spurs. However, in the meantime, Jarrett Allen, Evan Mobley, and Kevin Love should handle most of the work offensively. Yet, Cedi Osman and Isaac Okoro will also be involved to some degree.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (back) is questionable ahead of Sunday's outing versus Indiana. The 22-year-old is currently dealing with lower back soreness and has missed his previous three games as a result. Nevertheless, if Garland isn't available, Brandon Goodwin will likely replace him once again, with the fourth-year man averaging 9.5 points, 8.5 assists, 6.0 boards, and 2.5 steals through two starts this season. However, while those numbers certainly give Goodwin streaming appeal, he won't have much fantasy value once Garland is back in the equation.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (back) is listed as out for Friday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. This marks the third game in a row that Garland has missed due to back soreness. Obviously, the loss of Garland is a tough blow to a Cavs roster that has already been crushed by injuries. Brian Goodwin is expected to remain in the starting five with Rajon Rondo backing him up. Goodwin played well during his last contest, but remains a low-end streaming option for Friday's slate.