The Cleveland Cavaliers and Sacramento Kings have experienced starkly contrasting seasons. The Cavaliers dominated the Eastern Conference with a stellar 64-win record, claiming the top seed, whereas the Kings struggled, finishing with only 40 wins in the West and failing to qualify for the playoffs for the second consecutive year.

With Cleveland's playoff journey ending in the conference semifinals, discussions about potential roster changes are heating up. As the Kings look to fill their lead guard position after trading De'Aaron Fox, they are reportedly targeting Cavaliers' Darius Garland, who is recovering from toe surgery and could miss significant time. Garland, a two-time All-Star, averaged 20.6 points and 6.7 assists this season.