Breaking News: Darius Garland to Lakers? Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura Could Be Headed to Cavaliers!

Breaking News: Darius Garland to Lakers? Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura Could Be Headed to Cavaliers!

“If the Cavaliers do make Darius Garland available, one trade that could make sense would be a package centred around the Los Angeles Lakers’ Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura,” Marks stated. “Reaves’ shooting skills would complement Donovan Mitchell, and Hachimura gives the Cavaliers depth in the frontcourt if they look to trade Jarrett Allen.”

According to NBA sources Shams Charania, Joe Vardon, and Jason Lloyd of The Athletic, Rich Paul would talk to the Cavaliers about dealing Garland if Mitchell signs an extension this summer. Paul is Garland’s agent. He also represents Lakers superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis.

“Furthermore, rival executives believe the Cavs will have to seriously evaluate the fit of Mitchell and Garland and ultimately may have to choose one or the other,” the three authors said. “Should Mitchell decide to stay long term, sources briefed on the matter say Garland’s representation, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul, would have a conversation with Cavs officials on potentially finding a new home for the one-time All-Star.”

This season, Garland averaged 18.0 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 6.5 assists, shooting 44.6% from the field, 37.1% from beyond the arc, and 83.4% from the free throw line. He will earn $36.7 million next season. This season, Reaves averaged 15.9 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 5.5 assists while shooting 48.6% from the field, 36.7% from three, and 85.3% from the free-throw line. Hachimura averaged 13.6 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.2 assists while shooting 53.7% overall, 42.2% from three, and 73.9% from the foul line.

During an interview with NBA reporter Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report, Paul was asked if Garland would seek for a trade from the Cavaliers if Mitchell signed an extension. As predicted, Paul was coy. “There is not much to say,” Paul added. “I believe people have their own ideas about what works and what doesn’t. For me, I believe everyone in the league knows, and you are well aware of, that I am extremely straightforward in my approach to things. If there was something to discuss, I would do so.

“There is currently nothing to say on that topic. My role is to assess every circumstance for every man that our organisation represents. I represent the players and advise them on commercial decisions. There’s a lot more to it than simply renegotiating a contract after four years. Some males opt to do that and focus solely on it. I’m different. “I try to look at everything.”