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Evan MobleyNBA rumors: Cavs have Donovan Mitchell reason to not trade Jarrett Allen

It’s a good problem to have two emerging players who are great at playing roles. Unfortunately, it becomes a headache for franchises that have the same caliber of stars but play very similar roles. Mike Gansey has a dilemma and it’s no longer just involving who gets to coach this squad. Instead, the Cleveland Cavaliers […]

Evan MobleyNBA rumors: Evan Mobley's Cavs extension gets clarity

The Clevaland Cavaliers have a few pressing roster questions to answer after the Boston Celtics took a 113-98 win in Game 5 on Wednesday night to send the Cavs packing from the 2024 NBA playoffs. The main storyline for the Cavs this offseason will be the future of Donovan Mitchell and whether or not he’d […]

Evan MobleyBrian Windhorst drops bold Evan Mobley 'championship' take after bashing him before Game 2

The Cleveland Cavaliers shocked everyone when they blew out the Boston Celtics on Thursday night by a score of 118-94, and at the center of their strong performance was Evan Mobley. The talented big man helped the Cavs get off to a strong start, and his performance was so good that it even convinced Brian […]

Evan MobleyCavs' Evan Mobley duplicates LeBron James masterpiece in stunning upset of Celtics

The Cleveland Cavaliers, despite making it this far in the 2024 NBA playoffs, haven’t inspired much confidence. What the Cavs are doing must be celebrated, as they made it to the second round of the playoffs for the first time in the post-LeBron James era. Instead, the dominant narrative surrounding them has been the underperformance […]

Evan MobleyBrian Windhorst done hearing 'excuses' for Cavs' Evan Mobley's lack of offensive development

On Tuesday evening, Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers predictably went down 1-0 in their second round best of seven Eastern Conference semifinal series vs the Boston Celtics in Game 1 from the TD Garden. Mitchell once again played well but once again didn’t get a ton of help from his Cavs teammates, and Boston […]

Evan MobleyNBA rumors: Evan Mobley's Cavs return 'further away' compared to Donovan Mitchell

Injury problems seem to be mounting for every NBA team at such an unprecedented rate, and the Cleveland Cavaliers have been no exception. Currently, the Cavs have been looking to hold the fort amid injuries to two of the team’s best players, namely Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley. (Max Strus has also been dealing with […]

Evan MobleyEvan Mobley injury update won't please Cavs fans

Rewind to the Cleveland Cavaliers’ game last Tuesday against the Boston Celtics and most fans will probably remember the Cavs’ 22-point comeback. It was a historic night, led by Dean Wade’s fourth-quarter heroics. However, the win overshadowed an ill-fated occurrence during the game’s third quarter that’s presently affecting the team: Evan Mobley’s injury. Mobley went […]

Evan MobleyCavs' Jarrett Allen wants Evan Mobley shooting more threes

The Cleveland Cavaliers turned their once-disappointing season around with Evan Mobley watching from the bench. JB Bickerstaff’s team went 15-7 while Mobley recovered from surgery on his left knee, revamping its offensive attack to prioritize three-pointers and ball and player movement. Only the Boston Celtics and Memphis Grizzlies took more of their shots from long-range […]

Evan MobleyCavaliers' Isaiah Mobley's game-winning, double-poster in G League is pure insanity

Cleveland Cavaliers two-way big man Isaiah Mobley came through in the clutch for the Cleveland Charge in the NBA G-League and he did so in emphatic fashion. With the Charge down by one with five seconds remaining, Mobley drove down the lane and caught two bodies in the process for the game-winning dunk to lift Cleveland […]

Evan MobleyCavs: JB Bickerstaff, Jarrett Allen's honest take on Evan Mobley's injury return

The Cleveland Cavaliers are amid a solid 2023-24 season showing despite heavy injury woes. The Cavs are 28-16 and sit fifth in the Eastern Conference standings. Evan Mobley had a solid return to action against the Los Angeles Clippers. Thus, JB Bickerstaff and Jarrett Allen sang the young big’s praises. The Cavs are happy to […]

Evan MobleyCavs' Donovan Mitchell gets brutally honest on impact of Evan Mobley’s absence

Cleveland Cavaliers center Evan Mobley has not yet ascended to the elite tier of big men, but make no mistake, he is a vital inside presence on both ends of the floor for this team. Although the Cavs are already realizing how rigorous NBA life can be without him, it could get significantly worse following […]

Evan MobleyDonovan Mitchell issues serious challenge to Cavs amid Darius Garland, Evan Mobley injuries

When the Cleveland Cavaliers were ousted by the New York Knicks in five games during the opening round of the NBA playoffs, many saw it as a firm wake-up call. Big changes were needed. Despite some offseason maneuvering, the Cavs (13-12) are continuing to disappoint in the early stages of the 2023-24 season. But now, […]

Evan MobleyCavs' Darius Garland, Evan Mobley injuries have fans thinking Donovan Mitchell trade

Things have gone from bad to worse for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Ravaged by injuries since 2023-24 tipped off, the Cavs lost their two foundational building blocks on Friday for extended stretches. Evan Mobley is set to miss the next six-to-eight weeks due to arthroscopic surgery on his balky left knee, while Darius Garland will be […]

Evan MobleyCavs star Donovan Mitchell's 'happiness' being monitored around league

Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell’s desire to stay with the franchise has become a major talking point in the NBA rumor mill dating back to the offseason. Well, the rumors are as hot as ever as several teams around the league are reportedly monitoring Mitchell’s “happiness” in Cleveland, per Hoops Hype. It’s no secret that […]

Evan MobleyCavs big man Evan Mobley's dominant game vs Hawks draws perfect JB Bickerstaff reaction

Although the Cleveland Cavaliers grabbed a big 128-125 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night, it wasn’t enough to advance in the In-Season Tournament. But, there were numerous bright spots in the victory, including the performances of Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley. The Cavs big man put up 17 points and grabbed 19 rebounds, […]

Evan MobleyCavs: Evan Mobley's unreal performance vs Hawks first of its kind since turn of the millenium

On Tuesday night, Evan Mobley and the Cleveland Cavaliers improved their record on the 2023-24 NBA season to a solid 10-8 with a home win over the Atlanta Hawks in a bit of NBA inaugural In-Season Tournament action. Although the Cavs actually trailed for a good chunk of this one in the first half, Cleveland […]

Evan MobleyCavs' Evan Mobley refuses to use excuses for blowout loss vs. Jimmy Butler, Heat

The Cleveland Cavaliers came into their Wednesday night contest against the Miami Heat looking nothing like the team that defeated Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers in overtime on Tuesday. From the get-go, the Heat looked like the livelier team, with the Cavs going down by double-digits early on in the contest and never really […]

Evan MobleyEvan Mobley calls out Draymond Green's 'dirty play' that set off Donovan Mitchell

After his team’s impressive 118-110 road win over the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night, Cleveland Cavaliers big man Evan Mobley called out Draymond Green for a “dirty play” on Donovan Mitchell that ultimately prompted his second technical foul and automatic ejection from the game. The controversial sequence took place midway through the third quarter. […]

Evan MobleyCavs' JB Bickerstaff gets brutally honest on Evan Mobley's performance vs Knicks

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach JB Bickerstaff was brutally honest about Evan Mobley’s performance vs the New York Knicks in a Tuesday conference. “I think (Mobley) struggled tonight to be honest with you, on the offensive end,” he said, via Cleveland.com Cavs reporter Chris Fedor. “I think he did a good job of competing and trying to […]

Evan MobleyJB Bickerstaff gets honest on 1 Evan Mobley positive from Cavs' loss vs. Pacers

The Cleveland Cavaliers dropped another home game to start the 2023-24 season, though the fact that they were down three starters certainly played a part. With no Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland or Jarrett Allen, the Cavs couldn’t keep up with the Indiana Pacers. They trailed for nearly the last three quarters of the game and […]

Evan MobleyWhere Cavs players rank in Central Division

It’s finally here. On Wednesday, the Cleveland Cavaliers will begin their 2023-24 regular-season campaign with a game against the Brooklyn Nets. The Cavs will tip off at 7:30 p.m. EDT at the Barclays Center. The game will be broadcast on Bally Sports Ohio. Cleveland will face the Nets three more times throughout the regular season, […]

Evan MobleyCavs make major Evan Mobley decision ahead of 2023-24 NBA season

The Cleveland Cavaliers are coming into the 2023-24 NBA season looking to build upon last season’s success. Although they fell to the New York Knicks in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, they still had one of their best regular seasons in recent history and the finished with a top four seed in the […]

Evan MobleyCavs forward Georges Niang makes bold Rudy Gobert, Joel Embiid comparison for Evan Mobley

The Cleveland Cavaliers are among the best-positioned franchises in the NBA. The Cavs have a wealth of talent that can help the team win now and in the future. One of the team’s building blocks is big man Evan Mobley. Mobley’s high-level play has been noticed all around the league, but one teammate praises him […]

Evan MobleyThe Evan Mobley reason Jarrett Allen injury is 'blessing in disguise' for the Cavs, per NBA insider

It’s appearing as though the Cleveland Cavaliers will be starting the season without the services of starting center Jarrett Allen. Allen, who’s dealing with a bone bruise in his left ankle, will reportedly be out for two weeks, and it’s likely that he won’t be healthy enough in time for the Cavs’ season opener on […]

Evan MobleyCavs' Evan Mobley reveals big goals for 2023-2024 season

Evan Mobley has high aspirations for the 2023-24 season. The Cleveland Cavaliers big man revealed his lofty goals during Media Day, per Chris Fedor of clevelanddotcom. “Among #Cavs Evan Mobley’s individual goals this season: Make the All-Star team and win Defensive Player of the Year. He said he is ready to ‘take off’ this coming […]

Evan Mobley3 Cavs Players who will be All-Stars in 2023-24 season

It didn’t take long for former Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love to make a bold prediction during the team’s media day before last season. “I think we have the makings of a team that could have four All-Stars,” Love said, via the Cavs. “I think people know what we’re capable of now. If we put it together, […]

Evan MobleyWhy Cavs must get massive leaps from Evan Mobley, young stars to be championship contenders

Most NBA rebuilds start, and end, with the young stars a team adds through multiple years of taking high spots in the NBA Draft. The Cleveland Cavaliers are no different. Though it was former Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell who took a leading role for Cleveland last year, guard Darius Garland and forward Evan Mobley […]

Evan MobleyCavs star Donovan Mitchell gets intriguing Evan Mobley challenge from Richard Jefferson for 2023-24 season

There is no question that Donovan Mitchell is one of the best guards in the NBA. Mitchell, in addition to being an explosive three-level scorer, also contributes to winning at a high level, as he has not missed the playoffs yet since entering the league in 2017. But with the Cleveland Cavaliers fresh off a […]

Evan MobleyCavs big plan for Evan Mobley after All-Defensive year, revealed

The Cleveland Cavaliers took a big step forward this season, making the playoffs and earning homecourt advantage in the first round. Although they lost in five games against the New York Knicks, a blueprint was set for the future. With a superstar in Donovan Mitchell and a solid group of young players, the Cavs upward […]

Evan MobleyBiggest need Cavs still must address after first weekend of 2023 NBA free agency

The Cleveland Cavaliers blew past most expectations during the 2022-23 season. The Cavs won 50 games and, by most metrics, rating as one of the best teams in the entire NBA. Trading for Donovan Mitchell was certainly worth it, even if it cost them Lauri Markkanen, a player who blossomed into an All-Star with the […]

Evan MobleyCavs' Evan Mobley 2022-23 season in review, grade

With great expectations come great responsibilities. Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley set a high goal for himself in February, one that could foreshadow just how far the blossoming big can go in his NBA career. “Being an All Star, being a top guy in the league, I’ve always envisioned that,” Mobley said, via the Akron Beacon […]

Evan MobleyJarrett Allen is like a proud father after Cavs' Evan Mobley earns All-Defensive First Team

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen opened up on Cavs forward Evan Mobley earning a spot on the All-Defensive First Team on Tuesday. “I know he has always had the talent to do it, the talent to be able to be the best defender in the league, and this year he showed why,” Allen said, via Cleveland.com […]

Evan MobleyCavs stud Evan Mobley enters Tim Duncan territory with NBA All-Defensive Team honor

Despite being snubbed from this season’s Defensive Player of the Year, Evan Mobley‘s stellar campaign was still celebrated with an ultimate honor on Tuesday. This was after the young Cleveland Cavaliers stud was named part of the NBA’s All-Defensive Team. This is a remarkable achievement from Mobley, no doubt, and one that has him joining […]

Evan MobleyEvan Mobley earns prestigious honor following Cavs' playoff run

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley won a spot on the NBA’s All-Defensive First Team, according to a Tuesday tweet from NBA Communications. Evan Mobley took spots with Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez, Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr., Bucks guard Jrue Holiday and Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso. Mobley earned 49 first-team votes and 34 second-team votes. Cavs […]

Evan MobleyCavs' Evan Mobley making this key change after NBA Playoffs elimination

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley is making a key change after the Cavs were eliminated in the NBA Playoffs by the New York Knicks. “Mobley’s skill set gives him sky-high potential, and the Cavs see him as a budding star in the league,” Akron Beacon Journal writer Ryan Lewis wrote in a Thursday article. “In his second […]

Evan MobleyEvan Mobley breaks silence on Cavs flaming out of playoffs vs Knicks

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley tried to keep things positive when breaking the silence on Cleveland flaming out in its NBA playoff vs. the New York Knicks. He told Right Down Euclid Editor-in-Chief Evan Dammarell that all the noise surrounding the Cavs right now is just that: outside noise. “Mobley said people are free to […]

Evan MobleyJarrett Allen reveals 'T-Rex in the room' that doomed Cavs vs. Knicks

To say the Cleveland Cavaliers‘ season wasn’t supposed to end like this is an understatement. Not just losing in the First Round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs but falling to the New York Knicks in five games despite entering the NBA Playoffs as the higher seed. Suffice it to say, after celebrating their first postseason […]

Evan Mobley3 Cavs most to blame for brutal series loss to Knicks in 2023 NBA Playoffs

The Cleveland Cavaliers were seen as a legitimate contender in the Eastern Conference this season. But, they failed miserably to live up to expectations in the first round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs, losing in five games to the New York Knicks on Wednesday night. For a team that went out and traded for Donovan […]

Evan MobleyCavs' Donovan Mitchell reveals Evan Mobley's impact before Game 5 against Knicks

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell went into further detail about the impact of forward Evan Mobley before the Cavs take on the New York Knicks in Game 5 on Wednesday. “I think there’s different things he’s done pretty well,” Mitchell explained, via Cleveland.com Cavs Reporter Chris Fedor. “Obviously stats-wise, it’s not always going to look that […]

Evan MobleyCavs' Evan Mobley reveals what was missing vs. Knicks in Game 4 that must be there in Game 5

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley said the Cavs didn’t play with the grit and the urgency they needed in a 102-93 loss to the New York Knicks during a postgame press conference on Sunday. “I feel like we just didn’t really play with the grit we needed to play with and the urgency we needed to play […]

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