Cavaliers' Darius Garland: Signs five-year extension
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Garland signed a five-year, $193 million contract extension with the Cavaliers on Saturday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Garland's agreement is the largest contract in franchise history and is the maximum rookie scale contract extension. The 22-year-old has shown steady improvement over his first three professional seasons and averaged 21.7 points, 8.6 assists, 3.3 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 35.7 minutes per game during the 2021-22 campaign, all the highest marks of his career.
Cavaliers' Darius Garland: Just shy of double-double
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Garland recorded 21 points (9-27 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine assists and three steals in Friday's 107-101 loss to Atlanta.
Garland had a subpar shooting night but constantly set his teammates up for open looks while coming up with a trio of steals. The 2022 All-Star finished the season with averages of 21.7 points, 8.6 assists, 3.3 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game.
Cavaliers' Darius Garland: Excels for Cavs in loss
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Garland registered 34 points (13-24 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 5-6 FT), one rebound, five assists and two steals in 39 minutes during Tuesday's 115-108 loss to the Nets.
Garland proved he's capable of putting up gaudy numbers in a playoff setting, but the Cavaliers couldn't come away with the win. The performance marked the eighth time this season Garland scored at least 30 points. Next, Cleveland will face the winner of the Hawks-Hornets matchup.
Garland recorded 27 points (11-24 FG, 2-6 3PT, 3-5 FT), 10 assists, six rebounds and two steals in Tuesday's 120-115 loss to Orlando.
Garland has reached double-digit assists in 13 of his last 17 games. The third-year guard's scoring numbers have also been off the charts, as he's had 20-plus points in 25 of his last 30 contests while shooting 45.7 percent from the field and 38.9 percent from deep.
Garland registered 23 points (7-18 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT), four rebounds, four assists and four steals across 37 minutes during Sunday's 112-108 loss to Philadelphia.
Garland posted his lowest assist total in over a month, while shooting 38.9 percent from the field. Nonetheless, Garland led Cleveland in scoring and is a deference-maker when on the floor. Over his past five games, Garland is a scorching 18-of-32 from beyond the arc. He has a matchup against a surprisingly stout Magic defense Tuesday.
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Cavaliers' Darius Garland: Remains double-double machine
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Garland supplied 24 points (8-19 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 3-4 FT) and 13 assists over 36 minutes during Saturday's 119-101 victory over New York.
A performance like Saturday's has become the norm for Garland, who is having a breakout third season. It marked his 28th double-double on the season and his 18th 20-and-10 game.
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Cavaliers' Darius Garland: Hits for 18 against Hawks
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Garland registered 18 points (7-21 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-5 FT), one rebound, eight assists, one block and one steal over 30 minutes during Thursday's 131-107 loss to the Hawks.
While he fell a couple dimes short of another double-double, Garland was still the most productive member of the Cavaliers' depleted starting five. Over the last 13 games, the third-year guard is averaging 25.2 points, 10.6 assists, 3.6 boards, 2.1 threes and 1.5 steals as Cleveland limps toward the play-in tournament.
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Cavaliers' Darius Garland: Second straight double-double
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Garland notched 25 points (10-17 FG, 4-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, 10 assists and four steals across 37 minutes during Wednesday's 120-112 loss to the Mavericks.
Garland recorded a second straight double-double with a fine performance on the offensive end of the floor and yet another double-digit outing in assists. The guard has dished out at least 10 assists in all but one game since March 18, and he's still putting up dominating numbers offensively. Garland is averaging 24.9 points during that span, and he's posted at least 20 points in every game but two since returning from a back injury March 2 against Charlotte.
