The Cavs would miss the 2019 NBA playoffs and receive the 5th pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, despite having the 2nd worst record. With the 5th pick in the NBA draft, the Cavs selected Darius Garland out of Vanderbilt, looking to pair him with Collin Sexton in the backcourt. The Cavs also had 2 other first round selections, taking two wings in Kevin Porter Jr. and Dylan Windler. The Cavs also hired John Beilein, previously head coach of the Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team. With pairing Sexton and Garland, as well as selecting Windler, Beilein stated favoring implementing a free flowing offense with multiple shooters on the floor together.