The Cleveland Cavs' core four had been healthy for the vast majority of this season, but Darius Garland sat out Sunday. Kenny Atkinson gave an update.

Garland, a two-time NBA All-Star, is having an incredible season to help lead Cleveland to the one-seed in the East. Garland is averaging 21.3 points, 6.7 assists, and 1.2 steals per game with impressive 49.3/42.5/87.1 shooting splits.

During an interview with NBA reporter Tim MacMahon of ESPN, Darius Garland said he has never considered requesting a trade from the Cleveland Cavaliers. There were rumors last offseason that Garland could ask out if the Cavaliers extended Donovan Mitchell,

Garland became the subject of trade rumors in the offseason after a broken jaw and death of his grandmother derailed his season.

Darius Garland has improved himself to be one of the best players for the Cleveland Cavaliers. However, there was a point in time when he considered leaving the franchise. ESPN published an article regarding Garland’s journey with the Cavaliers.