It's been a tough start to the 2023-24 season for the Cavaliers. Injuries have played a big role in that.
Jarrett Allen has yet to play due to an ankle injury. Cleveland has been down a second starter in Darius Garland, who has been sidelined since the team's season opener with a hamstring issue.
Garland earned the first All-Star selection of his career in the 2021-22 season. He was the Cavaliers' second-leading scorer last season with an average of 21.6 points per game. He also dished out a team-best 7.8 assists per game.
How long could the Cavaliers be without Garland? Here's the latest news on his injury.
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What is Darius Garland's injury?
The Cavaliers have listed Garland on the injury report with a left hamstring strain.
Garland hasn't played since Cleveland's season-opening win over Brooklyn on Oct. 25. He was originally listed as questionable to play against the Nets but was upgraded to available shortly before tipoff.
Garland logged 32 minutes in the victory, finishing with 15 points, five assists, two rebounds and six turnovers.
How long will Darius Garland be out?
It's unclear when Garland will be cleared to play again.
After facing the Nets to open the season, the Cavaliers listed Garland as questionable to play against the Thunder on Oct. 27. He was then listed as out against both the Pacers on Oct. 28 and the Knicks on Oct. 31. He was also listed as out on their rematch with the Knicks on Nov. 1.
The Cavaliers are said to be taking a cautious approach with Garland's injury.
Cavaliers upcoming schedule 2023-24
Here are the next five games on Cleveland's regular-season schedule:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| Nov. 1 | at Knicks | 7:30 p.m. | — |
| Nov. 3 | at Pacers | 7 p.m. | — |
| Nov. 5 | vs Warriors | 6 p.m. | — |
| Nov. 8 | at Thunder | 8 p.m. | — |
| Nov. 11 | at Warriors | 8:30 p.m. | NBA TV |
Darius Garland career stats
- 18.5 points per game
- 6.7 assists per game
- 2.6 rebounds per game
- 1.1 steals per game
- 0.1 blocks per game
- 3.1 turnovers per game
- 44.9 percent field goal shooting
- 38.7 percent 3-point shooting
- 87.1 percent free throw shooting
