NBA, Cleveland Cavaliers and Darius Garland
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The violation occurred when Cleveland failed to make Darius Garland available for the team’s nationally-televised game on Nov. 24.
The NBA has dished out a punishment after the Cavaliers violated the league's player participation policy for a second time this year.
The Cleveland Cavaliers may be without multiple key players in Wednesday night's game against the Portland Trail Blazers.
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Winners and Losers: Cavs vs Celtics – Darius Garland’s mixed performance
The Cleveland Cavaliers dropped a frustrating one to the Boston Celtics. Let’s see who won and lost the night. LOSER – Rebounding and Attention to Detail This has long been a thorn in the Cavs’ side.
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Cavaliers can no longer avoid Darius Garland truth critics refuse to acknowledge
The two most common offenders in the eyes of critics are Darius Garland and Jarrett Allen. The second half of Cleveland's Core Four seem redundant to many onlookers. Allen is not a floor spacer and has a limited skillset. While he is talented on his own, he is typically seen as the first core member traded if the team changes directions.