Garland, the exciting fifth overall draft pick who was limited early in training camp because of a sore right foot, participated in a live scrimmage for the first time on Saturday afternoon. After taking contact, Garland had no issues with his recovery and practiced in full Sunday, including a second straight day competing 5-on-5. “It was really good just to get him out there playing again, he looked very comfortable,” Beilein said. “He’s a smart kid, he’s picked up things really well.”
Darius Garland Rumors
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Position: G
Born: 06/26/00
Height: 6-2 / 1.88
Weight:175 lbs. / 79.4 kg.
Salary: $6,400,920
Born: 06/26/00
Height: 6-2 / 1.88
Weight:175 lbs. / 79.4 kg.
Salary: $6,400,920
Chris Fedor: #Cavs Darius Garland is expected to play in tomorrow’s scrimmage. But John Beilein hasn’t decided who his starting group will be yet. Beilein said nothing should be inferred based on that tomorrow night.
Rick Noland: Darius Garland, who has had some soreness in his foot, did more things at the team’s morning practice but wasn’t a total participant. Beilein said the No. 5 pick is “almost there.”
Darius Garland didn’t participate in the Cavaliers’ first training camp practice Tuesday morning because of soreness in his right foot. The Cavs are scheduled to take the court for a second session later this evening, which will be mostly on-court shooting. That part wasn’t a problem for Garland, who was able to hoist both standstill and off-the-dribble jumpers, going all around the floor, inside and outside the arc, following Monday’s practice.
According to those familiar with the workouts, Garland looked great, wowing the staff with his shooting prowess, floor game and playmaking. Beilein said Garland — and others — got a “head start on everybody.”
Marla Ridenour: #Cavs coach John Beilein said Darius Garland (foot) and Larry Nance Jr. (didn’t feel well) did not practice today. Said Garland’s foot issue minor. Beilein upbeat about how first session went.
