# Garland’s Exit Wasn’t a Surprise

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Podcast: [Cleveland Cavaliers News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cleveland-cavaliers-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7556352)
Published: 2026-06-05T00:29:40+00:00
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## Resource

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: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/270f08e2f5c0adfa

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