Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland put together a massive 29-point, 17-assist double-double during his 41 minutes of action in Monday's loss to the Lakers. Cleveland collected just 29 assists as a team, with Garland running the show for nearly the entirety, all while shooting 10-for-23 overall and knocking down all seven of his free throws. Garland has scored at least 22 points in 14 of his last 15 outings, logging double-doubles each of his last three times out. He'll have a tough task his next time out, facing a Toronto defensive unit Thursday that is yielding the second-fewest DFS points per game to opposing point guards this season.

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland accounted for a career-high 19 of the team's 30 assists during Friday's loss to the 76ers. Garland played a whopping 43 minutes, also pitching in 26 points on 10-for-22 shooting during an enormous usage outing. With Rajon Rondo (toe) and Caris LeVert (foot) sidelined for the time being, Garland has taken complete command of the point guard spot, capping off his epic performance with four rebounds and two steals for good measure. The first-time All-Star is on pace to set new career highs nearly across the board, with 20.7 points, 8.1 assists, and 3.3 boards per contest. He next faces a Toronto squad Sunday that he went for 21 and 22 points against, respectively, in two prior meetings this season.

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland (back) has been listed as questionable to play in Wednesday's contest against the Hornets as he continues to work through a sore lower back. The Cavs have largely been mum on when a return to action could occur, although not being ruled out in advance of Wednesday's game is surely a step in the right direction. With Caris LeVert (foot) and Rajon Rondo (toe) already ruled out, Brandon Goodwin would be in line for a massive role if Garland is unable to go. Add in the fact that Charlotte plays at the league's third-fastest pace and whoever mans the point for the Cavs should have significant DFS appeal Wednesday.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (back) doesn't have a clear timetable, according to head coach J.B. Bickerstaff. The issue is mostly pain tolerance and some mobility issues. That being said, the Cavs want Garland to rest and get back to 100 percent before returning to the court. The hope is that Garland will be able to return within a week, but fantasy managers will have to be patient. In the meantime, Brian Goodwin should continue starting at point guard and holds decent short term value.

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland (back) will remain sidelined on Monday when the team takes on the Minnesota Timberwolves. Garland has been dealing with a bone bruise in his back for several weeks now. He managed to play well through the injury over three games right before the All-Star break, but those were the only three games he played in the month of February. With Garland out, Brandon Goodwin will remain the team's starting point guard. Cedi Osman should see a heavy workload off the bench in the game as well.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (back) will continue to rest and receive treatment, according to GM Mike Gansey. Garland is dealing with a bone bruise in his back, which will likely cause him to miss more games. He has been battling with his issue since before the All-Star break. The organization is hopeful Garland won't miss more time, but they haven't announced a timetable for Garland. In the meantime, Rajon Rondo and Brandon Goodwin will continue to see increased value. Rondo started on Thursday, but Goodwin appears to be the slightly better option between the two players.

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland (back) has been ruled out for Thursday's contest against the Pistons, with a multi-game absence seeming imminent. Garland has battled lower back soreness throughout February, with the team announcing that he will undergo treatment and rehab following the latest bout. With Caris LeVert (foot) also down for the time being, Rajon Rondo figures to garner short-term season-long fantasy appeal. The Cavs play every other day for nearly the next two weeks, so fantasy managers will want to check back for the latest updates to Garland's status.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (back) is expected to suit up for Saturday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. He was unable to play on Friday due to lower back soreness. However, it sounds like Garland will be ready to go for the second game of the back-to-back set. Caris LeVert has been starting with Garland out of the lineup. It'll be interesting to see how the two of them mix together on the court. Fantasy managers should double check and make sure Garland is back in their lineups for Saturday's slate.

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Indiana due to a sore lower back. Garland recently missed four contests due to the ailment, before returning to log 27 points in 30 minutes Wednesday. Without Garland in the mix, Caris LeVert should see his DFS ceiling raised exponentially, especially considering his matchup with his former team. Rajon Rondo should stand out as an upside play in his own right. Garland has emerged as a first-time All-Star, on pace for career highs in scoring (19.9), assists (8.1), rebounds (3.3), and shooting percentage (47.4%) as he has spurred Cleveland near the top of the Eastern Conference standings. His next chance to suit up comes Saturday vs. the 76ers.

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland (back) is set to make his return to the court for Wednesday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. Garland sat out each of the team's last four games due to lower back soreness. With his return, Brandon Goodwin (illness) will shift to the bench if he's able to play - he's currently questionable. Meanwhile, newly-acquired guard/forward Caris LeVert is set to make his debut with the team in the game. He will be coming off the bench. Garland likely won't be on any sort of minutes limit for the game. He's having a fantastic year, averaging 19.8 points, 8.2 assists and 2.5 threes per game while shooting 46.7% from the field.

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland (back) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. The former Vanderbilt Commodore has missed four consecutive games while dealing with lower back soreness. Brandon Goodwin has seen extended opportunities with Garland sidelined. Goodwin dropped 21 points in the first game Garland missed, but he's struggled in the three games since then, including going scoreless on 0-for-2 shooting on Sunday. Garland is in the midst of a breakout year, averaging 19.8 points, 8.2 assists and 2.5 threes per game while shooting 46.7% from the field and 90.7% from the free throw strike. If he sits again on Wednesday, his next chance to play will be on Friday against the Indiana Pacers.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (back) isn't available on Sunday against Indiana, marking his fourth consecutive absence. Garland continues to be sidelined by lower back soreness, although it's unknown how severe the issue is. Nevertheless, his next chance to make it back will come on Wednesday versus the San Antonio Spurs. However, in the meantime, Jarrett Allen, Evan Mobley, and Kevin Love should handle most of the work offensively. Yet, Cedi Osman and Isaac Okoro will also be involved to some degree.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (back) is questionable ahead of Sunday's outing versus Indiana. The 22-year-old is currently dealing with lower back soreness and has missed his previous three games as a result. Nevertheless, if Garland isn't available, Brandon Goodwin will likely replace him once again, with the fourth-year man averaging 9.5 points, 8.5 assists, 6.0 boards, and 2.5 steals through two starts this season. However, while those numbers certainly give Goodwin streaming appeal, he won't have much fantasy value once Garland is back in the equation.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (back) is listed as out for Friday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. This marks the third game in a row that Garland has missed due to back soreness. Obviously, the loss of Garland is a tough blow to a Cavs roster that has already been crushed by injuries. Brian Goodwin is expected to remain in the starting five with Rajon Rondo backing him up. Goodwin played well during his last contest, but remains a low-end streaming option for Friday's slate.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (back) was unable to participate in Thursday's practice. He has missed each of the last two games due to back soreness. There's a good chance that he sits out again on Friday versus the Charlotte Hornets. Brandon Goodwin played well as the starter last game. He'd be worth a look as a possible streaming option, assuming Garland is out again. Rajon Rondo would get a boost as well, but doesn't have as much upside as Goodwin.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (back) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. He tweaked his back on Wednesday, but was able to play 36 minutes on Sunday. This doesn't seem to be an issue that would cost Garland multiple games. However, it is the second game of a back-to-back set, so possibly the Cavs play it safe on Monday. Rajon Rondo stands to gain the most value from the loss of Garland. He'd be a decent streaming option and possibly a low cost DFS choice for Monday's slate. Fantasy managers should check back closer to tip-off for more information.

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland will take the floor for Tuesday's game against the Grizzlies, marking a return from a four-game absence due to the league's health and safety protocols. Garland will not be on a minutes restriction, but he has not taken the floor since Dec. 26, which will likely keep him somewhere below his 34.2 minutes per game average. Still, Garland's DFS upside is plentiful with the Cavaliers' backcourt extremely thin due to injuries; Rajon Rondo (conditioning) will not yet make his Cavs debut, leaving Kevin Pangos as Garland's primary backup. The 21-year-old has enjoyed a breakout campaign in 2021-22, as he is on pace to set new career bests at 19.5 points and 7.3 assists per contest.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. He has been placed in protocols the same day that the Cavs are expected to get forward Evan Mobley back. This is a tough blow to the Cavs since Garland has been playing at an All-Star level this season. Ricky Rubio will likely be asked to move into the starting five now. He'll have plenty of streaming appeal and is worth holding in the short term. Rubio will also be a low cost DFS option for Tuesday's slate as well.

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland had his fourth consecutive 20-point game on Sunday, finishing a huge 144-99 win over Toronto with 22 points on 9-for-17 shooting. He hit three of his nine attempts from outside and also tallied four rebounds, eight assists and two steals with four turnovers. Garland has done great throughout the month and he should be able to finish it strongly as well, with Cleveland facing New Orleans, Washington and Atlanta. These teams have struggled to stop guards all season, and Ricky Rubio is also nicely set up for success this week.

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland led the team with 28 points on 11-for-22 shooting in Wednesday's loss to Boston, hitting 2-for-8 from downtown. He dished out six assists with three turnovers and tallied two rebounds and three steals in 40 minutes. Garland is having a wonderful campaign and this was another very good performance from the 21-year-old. Garland's shooting has been outstanding in recent games, and he's notched 20-plus points in three straight outings ahead of Sunday's matchup against Toronto. The Raptors allowed him to shoot nearly 67 percent from the field in this season's first head-to-head clash.