Before the 2024-25 season started, Darius Garland thought about leaving the Cavaliers following their second-round exit from the playoffs.

The Cavs are rolling thanks in large part to Garland's play, but the East — and Cleveland's — backcourt is a crowded one.

With an awesome team already and nearly all their own assets available to upgrade it, the Orlando Magic are ready to win now.

Cavaliers 114-134 Thunder. Comentarios del partido generados con IA. CLE vs. OKC Highlights Darius Garland with 15 Points vs. Oklahoma City Thunder, 01/16/2025 Darius Garland sinks the 3-pointer ...

He thought it would happen Thursday. But the Raptors stink and Darius Garland played savior. Not Sunday. Cavs got the loss they “deserved” — and perhaps needed wake-up call with schedule ...

Darius Garland erupted ... 21 to close out victory. In Orlando meanwhile, Julius Randle finished with 23 points and Anthony Edwards added 21 as the Minnesota Timberwolves cruised to a 104-89 victory over the Orlando Magic. In Detroit, the Golden State ...

Darius Garland ... 104, Magic 89 Julius Randle collected 23 points and 10 rebounds and Anthony Edwards added 21 points, lifting visiting Minnesota to a victory over Orlando. Edwards had seven ...

The Raptors experimented with a center-less lineup in the second quarter, using Scottie Barnes as their de facto big man. It’s a look Toronto has rarely deployed this season, but given Kelly Olynyk’s struggles this year, it’s a wrinkle the Raptors might want to explore more often.

The Cavs lead the standings with a 33-4 record, six games clear of reigning champions the Boston Celtics. Read more at straitstimes.com.

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Julius Randle had 23 points and 10 rebounds, Anthony Edwards added 21 points and seven assists and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Orlando Magic 104-89 on Thursday night for their third straight victory. Naz Reid came off the bench to score 16 points, and Rudy Gobert added 10 points and 12 rebounds for Minnesota.

As the trade deadline approaches, teams need to decide where they stand and what they want out of this season. The southeast division features an ascending

Garland finished with 29 points (8-19 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 8-8 FT), five rebounds and six assists across 33 minutes during Saturday's 124-117 victory over Minnesota.