For the third straight year, the Cleveland Cavaliers were bounced early from the NBA Playoffs, this time in a five-game loss to the Indiana Pacers in the conference semifinals.

The Cavs’ offseason, which began months earlier than anyone in the organization imagined, is well underway. With roster-related uncertainty, salary cap limitations and mirror tests, this summer could shape Cleveland’s future and determine whether it can truly take the next step.

INDEPENDENCE (AP) — Cavaliers guard Darius Garland had surgery Monday on the injured left big toe that hampered him during Cleveland’s exit from the playoffs.