The Cleveland Cavaliers need to bolster their backcourt defense. Donovan Mitchell is their leading scorer, and as such, the team isn’t likely to move on from him. Notably, that makes Darius Garland the odd man out in this equation.

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.