Cavaliers announced! Garland successfully underwent big toe surgery and is expected to recover for at least 4-5 months

On June 10, the Cleveland Cavaliers officially announced that Garland successfully underwent big toe repair surgery and is expected to rest for at least 4-5 months, and may miss the game at the beginning of the new season.

Cavaliers officially updated Garland's injury, and the team announced that Garland successfully underwent a repair surgery for the toe big thumb injury today. The surgery was performed by Dr. Nicholas Strather at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and was completed under the consultation of Cavaliers team doctors Dr. James Rosneck and Dr. Bob Anderson.

Based on treatment and rehabilitation progress, Garland's recovery is expected to be updated as appropriate after 4 to 5 months of rest, and he is expected to fully recover and resume basketball activities before the start of training camp.

According to famous reporter Shams, sources revealed that Garland is likely to miss the game at the beginning of next season. It is reported that Garland was diagnosed with a big toe injury for the first time during the game against the Jazz on March 24 this year. Garland finished the regular season with an injury, but his injury worsened in the playoffs. After missing four consecutive games, Garland still insisted on returning with an injury.

Regarding Garland's situation, medical expert Evan Jeffries said that Garland had undergone surgery to repair his big toe injury and was expected to return in 4-6 months and may miss the beginning of the 2025-26 season. This may be a joint sprain that caused a torn ligament. It is amazing that he was able to participate in the playoffs.

This season, Garland played 75 regular season games for the Cavaliers, averaging 20.6 points, 2.9 rebounds, 6.7 assists and 1.2 steals per game. Due to a toe injury, he played only 5 playoff games, averaging 18 points, 2.2 rebounds, 5.2 assists per game. The Cavaliers lost to the Pacers in the Eastern Conference semi-finals and were eliminated.