Report: Sacramento Kings Eyeing Darius Garland To Fill Point Guard Void

The Sacramento Kings have no shortage of areas for improvement in their roster. Perhaps the most glaring weakness in their lineup right now is the point guard position, and if reports are to be believed, the Kings' front office has someone in mind to address this.

According to NBA insider Grant Afseth, the Kings are targeting Cleveland Cavaliers star Darius Garland, a court general that they are said to consider a viable replacement for the point guard who used to call Sacramento home.

"The Sacramento Kings have kept an eye on Garland’s situation as they remain motivated to find a long-term answer at point guard following De'Aaron Fox's departure, sources tell DallasHoopsJournal.com," Afseth wrote on Monday.

Since being selected fifth overall in the 2019 NBA Draft, Garland has been a steady scorer and facilitator for the Cavaliers. Over the past five seasons, the former Vanderbilt stalwart has earned two All-Star appearances and led Cleveland to three consecutive playoff runs.

This season, Garland is averaging 17.6 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 6.8 assists per game. Though his stats and accomplishments speak for themselves, his availability is a red flag, as he has played just 14 games thus far in the 2025–26 campaign.

When the Cavs were slugging it out with the Indiana Pacers in the second round of the 2025 playoffs, Garland sat out with a toe injury. He has since undergone surgery to address this issue, and his recovery time from the procedure has affected his availability in the current season.

The Kings, though, may be willing to live with this risk. This season, primary ball-handling duties on this team have been shouldered by Russell Westbrook and Dennis Schroder, two veterans who are past their prime. The acquisition of Garland, then, would allow Sacramento to field a more youthful point guard who can stick around for the long haul.

If the Kings want to make a move for Garland, they'll need to make it fast if they are to have any hopes of reversing their fortunes. At 7–22, Sacramento currently holds the worst record in the Western Conference; swinging a trade for a two-time All-Star would be a good place to start a comeback before things completely spiral out of control.