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Darius Garland reflects on Cavaliers' playoff exit after Clippers move

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 10:28 AM

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Darius Garland reflects on Cavaliers' playoff exit after Clippers move

Summary

Los Angeles Clippers guard Darius Garland discussed his transition from the Cleveland Cavaliers during an appearance on the Ball In The Family podcast. He commented on the Cavaliers' disappointing Eastern Conference Finals loss to the New York Knicks, expressing mixed feelings about watching the team's performance after his departure. Garland noted enjoying his current role with the Clippers, highlighting the ability to control the pace of the game and regain his joy in playing basketball. He also called for NBA referees to be held accountable postgame, suggesting they should face press conferences like players do.

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•Garland moved to the Clippers after the Cavaliers acquired James Harden.
•He felt a positive change in his role with the Clippers.
•Garland commented on the Cavaliers' playoff struggles this season.
•He advocated for referee accountability in the NBA.
•The Clippers are currently in playoff contention.

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10:28 AMYahoo Sports — Los Angeles Clippers’ Darius Garland Drops Truth Bomb on Leaving the Cleveland Cavaliers

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Los Angeles Clippers guard Darius Garland threw subtle shade at the Cleveland Cavaliers following the latter’s embarrassing Eastern Conference Finals exit at the hands of the New York Knicks. During a recent episode of the Ball In The Family podcast, Garland reflected on his time with the Los Angeles Clippers so far after he moved [...]
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Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 10:28 AM
Los Angeles Clippers’ Darius Garland Drops Truth Bomb on Leaving the Cleveland Cavaliers
Los Angeles Clippers guard Darius Garland threw subtle shade at the Cleveland Cavaliers following the latter’s embarrassing Eastern Conference Finals exit at the hands of the New York Knicks. During a recent episode of the Ball In The Family podcast, Garland reflected on his time with the Los Angeles Clippers so far after he moved [...]

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