The Cavaliers are "open-minded" about the possibility of moving their star point guard if it improves their roster.

“Obviously Darius Garland is not getting traded,” Windhorst said on ESPN Cleveland. “Here’s the nuance, the Cavs are going to pick up the phone... there’s a nuance between we are taking phone calls and are looking to make trades.”

The Cavaliers are led by Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen but moving Garland in a lateral move or upgrade could change the team identity. Cleveland has not reached the Conference Finals since the 2018-19 season and have bowed out in the first two rounds in three consecutive seasons.