In a recent appearance on ESPN Cleveland, ESPN NBA insider Brian Windhorst was asked about the Cleveland Cavaliers being active in trade discussions this offseason. Windhorst said he believes the Cavs have already been active in trade talks.
Windhorst added that Cleveland is listening to offers for point guard Darius Garland and open-minded about trading him. Windhorst stressed that Garland doesn’t want to go anywhere and is happy with his role in Cleveland. He added that the Cavaliers are listening, without actively shopping Garland around the league.
A year ago, there was speculation that Cleveland would move Garland if they signed Donovan Mitchell to an extension. After signing Mitchell, Cavs GM Koby Altman was clear that Garland would not be traded. Windhorst said that a year later, Cleveland is now open to the idea of moving Garland, if they believe that would allow them to take the next step as a team.