Despite last offseason’s speculation that Darius Garland and the Cavs might part ways following their second-round playoff loss to Boston, that was never a serious option—for either side.

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,

Riding high on a seven-game winning streak, the Cavs could be without Darius Garland on the road against the Magic.