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[Saba Sports News] After a 113-98 defeat to the Boston Celtics in Game 5 on Wednesday, the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 2023-24 season officially ended, setting the stage for a potential major roster change.
Klutch Sports is expected to initiate talks for a Darius Garland trade if Donovan Mitchell re-signs with the team long-term, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, Joe Vardon, and Jason Lloyd. Rival executives speculate that the Cavaliers will need to assess the compatibility of Mitchell and Garland and may ultimately decide between the two.
Mitchell has one more year left on his contract with an option for 2025-26, while Garland is signed through the 2027-28 season. Amidst these contract dynamics, change seems imminent in Cleveland, compounded by unresolved tensions highlighted by reports of Mitchell’s frustration with his teammates, which he later refuted.
The Cavaliers face a tough decision, but it appears likely that either Mitchell or Garland will be traded, with both attracting interest from other teams.