Some thoughts and some scribbles about the Cavs: Darius Garland’s return Garland’s return to the lineup is a huge story for the Cavs. The point guard played 26 minutes, scoring eight points in the Cavs’ 132-121 victory over Philadelphia on Wednesday.

All-Star guard Darius Garland missed the team's first seven games recovering from toe surgery. The wait for his return could be coming to an end soon.

When Darius Garland stepped foot on the floor on Wednesday night, the Cleveland Cavaliers finally had their QB1.

McCain joins a backcourt of Tyrese Maxey (playing at an All-NBA level), rookie standout VJ Edgecombe and Quentin Grimes, a trio that has sparked Philadelphia to a 5-1 start to the season despite no Paul George and limited minutes from Joel Embiid. That 76ers backcourt is the future of the franchise and McCain looks to be a key part of that.

As I relayed in Dribbles, Wednesday looked like the Cavaliers again. Darius Garland finally returned after toe surgery and Cleveland put 132 on the board in a win over the Sixers.

Boardroom spoke with the Cavaliers guard about his New Balance partnership, community work, and the mindset that’s driving him to show up, on and off the court.

Garland spent Monday morning in a packed gym at James Ford Rhodes High School in Cleveland with students who have improved their attendance so far this school year. It’s all a part of the Perfect 10 Attendance Program that the Darius Garland Foundation launched with the help of Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb.