Cavaliers' Garland Out With Toe Sprain

Two-time All-Star guard sidelined for 7-10 days after injury in win over 76ers

Apr. 11, 2026 at 9:56am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a basketball player in motion, with sharp, overlapping planes of navy, red, and yellow conveying the dynamic energy and physical strain of the sport.Garland's toe injury adds to his history of foot problems, exposing the challenges of managing star players' health and playing time.Philadelphia Today

Cleveland Cavaliers star guard Darius Garland has been sidelined with a Grade 1 toe sprain in his right foot, the team announced on Sunday. Garland suffered the injury during Wednesday's win over the Philadelphia 76ers and is expected to be reevaluated in 7-10 days.

Why it matters

Garland's injury history, including a previous turf toe issue, raises concerns about his long-term health and the Cavaliers' approach to managing his playing time. The team will need to carefully monitor his recovery to ensure he can return to full strength and continue to lead the Cavaliers' playoff push.

The details

Garland, a two-time All-Star who will turn 26 this month, was injured in the third quarter of Wednesday's game against the 76ers when the ball was stolen from him. He struggled to get up and had to be helped to the bench before limping to the locker room. Prior to the injury, Garland was averaging 17.9 points and 6.9 assists in 25 games this season.

  • Garland was injured during the third quarter of the Cavaliers' game against the 76ers on Wednesday, April 9, 2026.
  • The Cavaliers announced Garland's Grade 1 toe sprain and 7-10 day reevaluation timeline on Sunday, April 13, 2026.

The players

Darius Garland

A two-time NBA All-Star guard for the Cleveland Cavaliers who has dealt with previous foot and toe injuries.

Cleveland Cavaliers

An NBA franchise based in Cleveland, Ohio that is currently in playoff contention in the Eastern Conference.

Philadelphia 76ers

An NBA franchise based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that the Cavaliers defeated 133-107 in the game where Garland was injured.

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What’s next

The Cavaliers will reevaluate Garland's condition in 7-10 days to determine the next steps in his recovery and a potential timeline for his return to the court.

The takeaway

Garland's toe injury is the latest setback in his injury history, raising concerns about his long-term durability and the Cavaliers' ability to manage his playing time effectively. The team will need to carefully monitor his recovery and develop a strategy to keep their star guard healthy and on the court as they push for a deep playoff run.