Despite last offseason’s speculation that Darius Garland and the Cavs might part ways following their second-round playoff loss to Boston, that was never a serious option—for either side.

Garland became the subject of trade rumors in the offseason after a broken jaw and death of his grandmother derailed his season.

Green is 31, was bought out from his contract by the New Orleans Pelicans and is averaging 5.8 points and 1.1 steals as a 6-foot-4 small forward. Advertisement Even splashy signings of free agents after the NBA trade deadline are often overrated.

The Cavaliers should be right at full strength as they face the Celtics at 7:30 p.m. Friday at TD Garden in a key East matchup. Darius Garland is not listed on the injury report, signaling he’ll be available Friday.