NBA Summer League 2019: 5 Biggest missing names from the Las Vegas tournament

Modified Nov 08, 2022 11:44 GMT

Ja Morant is among the exciting young players that won't be participating in this year's summer league

#3 Darius Garland

The Cavs took Garland with the 5th overall pick of the 2019 draft

Heading into Summer League, Darius Garland is listed on the Cleveland Cavaliers active roster, although the point guard is expected to remain on the sidelines. Garland isn't dealing with any specific health concerns, but the Cavs are keen to ease him back into action after an injury-hit 12 months. Coupled with the decision to bench Kevin Porter Jr., it is evident that the Cavs already have their eyes on the 19-20 season.

Garland's debut was highly anticipated as the 19-year-old played just five games in college due to a torn meniscus. However, Garland's potential was deemed so high that the Cavs were willing to take a gamble and select him ahead of Jarrett Culver and Coby White.

While Garland's absence will be felt in Las Vegas, NBA fans can look forward to the guard making an immediate impact when he makes his debut in October.