The conversations between Atkinson and his assistants started in the morning, shortly after the team’s voluntary shootaround, when a collaborative decision was made to rest heavy-legged point guard Darius Garland.

Heading to South Beach to face the Heat without Jimmy Butler, the Cavs will be missing several difference-makers.

Part of the thinking behind resting Darius Garland Wednesday night is creating more of an opportunity for the younger guys on the roster to get some meaningful playing time. Enter Jaylon Tyson. Sources tell cleveland.

Add Darius Garland to the list as he has been ruled OUT for tonight’s game against the Miami Heat. The Cavs have deemed Garland out for “rest” reasons. Garland is averaging 21.7 points and 6.8 assists this season as the Cavaliers lead floor general.