What happened: Agent Rich Paul stated that Darius Garland "wanted to get out" of Cleveland well before his trade at the deadline. According to Paul, the move was years in the making.

Why it matters: The comments provide new context on the timeline of the trade, revealing that the desire for a separation was a long-standing desire rather than a sudden deadline reaction.

What to watch: Watch for any responses from Cleveland's front office or further details on how the long-standing trade request impacted team dynamics before his departure.