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Garland’s Exit Wasn’t a Surprise
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- Jun 5, 2026
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- 93
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Summary
Darius Garland’s exit from Cleveland wasn’t sudden—it was months in the making. Behind the scenes, his agent Rich Paul was already negotiating his departure after a playoff loss and injury in 2024, even as Garland publicly denied wanting out. The Spurs were once a potential landing spot to pair him with Wembanyama, but that deal fell through. Things looked promising for Garland and the Cavs in 2024-25, until a toe injury and the Harden trade shifted everything. What seemed like a surprise move was actually years in the planning—proving that NBA player movements often hide deep, quiet conversations beneath the surface. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/270f08e2f5c0adfa