Darius Garland excited for new chapter with Clippers after trade from Cavs

INGLEWOOD — New Clippers point guard Darius Garland is the archetype of the player he is replacing in the starting lineup. He’s a lot like James Harden, but different.

Garland was acquired by the Clippers on Tuesday in a trade that sent Harden to the Cleveland Cavaliers, giving the team a guard who is 10 years younger and quicker. At 26, Garland has two All-Star nods in his seven NBA seasons and was a key member of several Cavaliers playoff teams.

Harden, an 11-time All-Star, is...