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Evan Mobley · Feb 21, 2023 · 11:13 AM ETEvan Mobley reveals major goal that will have Cavs fans seeing brighter future

The arrival of Donovan Mitchell in The Land has unquestionably raised the floor and ceiling of the Cleveland Cavaliers, but those should only continue to get higher with Evan Mobley still to hit his prime. That’s a scary thought not just for the rest of the Eastern Conference but for the other 29 NBA teams, […]

Evan Mobley · Feb 18, 2023 · 4:20 PM ETEvan Mobley's emotional reaction to Kevin Love's Cavs buyout

Kevin Love fell out of the Cleveland Cavaliers rotation. It did not take long before the one-time NBA champ decided that it was time for him to go. This led to Love’s contract buyout with the Cavs, which now has him becoming an unrestricted free agent. Love isn’t expected to remain in the market for […]

Evan Mobley · Jan 31, 2023 · 3:00 PM ETEvan Mobley named to Rising Stars team for second straight year

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley was named to the 2023 Rising Stars team for the second straight year, according to the Athletic senior lead NBA insider Shams Charania. The second-year Cavs forward is averaging 15.2 points, 8.9 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game for the Cavaliers, starting in every one of the 50 games he […]

Evan Mobley · Jan 27, 2023 · 9:59 PM ETEvan Mobley hits milestone not seen since LeBron James 18 years ago

Cleveland Cavaliers second-year power forward Evan Mobley has quickly developed into one of the intriguing young talents in the NBA. Since the start of the season, Evan Mobley has been a key contributor to the Cavaliers front court. On a nightly basis, he has stuffed the stat sheet. Now with his latest achievement, he has […]

Evan Mobley · Jan 27, 2023 · 2:06 PM ETWhy Cavs' top-ranked defense is for real

The Cleveland Cavaliers were so close last year. Before the flashes of potential shown by forward Evan Mobley and head coach J.B. Bickerstaff’s calls for center Jarrett Allen to win Defensive Player of the Year, the Cavs earned the seventh-highest defensive rating in what would be Bickerstaff’s second year as the team’s full-time head coach, according to Basketball Reference. […]

Evan Mobley · Jan 24, 2023 · 4:36 PM ETDonovan Mitchell's important message to Evan Mobley during win over Bucks

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell made one message perfectly clear as forward Evan Mobley tacked on a career scoring night against the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday. “He had this look where he was just being aggressive and attacking,” Mitchell told Bally Sports Ohio. “I told him ‘don’t you dare pass the ball.’ ‘Don’t you dare […]

Evan Mobley · Jan 22, 2023 · 1:38 PM ETEvan Mobley reveals secret to dominant 38 point night

There he was. For just one night, forward Evan Mobley washed away any kind of doubt in his ability as he helped lift the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 114-102 win over the Milwaukee Bucks in Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. Even after the Cavs let their foot off the gas in a 120-114 loss to a shorthanded […]

Evan Mobley · Jan 22, 2023 · 1:15 PM ETEvan Mobley's monster 38-point night has Cavs fans breathing in the hype

Evan Mobley was in his bag on Saturday night. The Cleveland Cavaliers big man poured in a career-high 38 points to fend off the visiting Milwaukee Bucks without Donovan Mitchell. The most impressive part? The Cavs second-year man did it on 19 (!!) made field goals with each one different from the other. The Evan […]

Evan Mobley · Jan 22, 2023 · 1:04 AM ETWild stat makes Evan Mobley's career night with Cavs crazier

Evan Mobley had a career game on Saturday as he led the Cleveland Cavaliers to victory in the absence of Donovan Mitchell. Making his night even better, what he did against the Milwaukee Bucks is pretty historic. Mobley exploded for a career-high 38 points on top of nine rebounds and three assists in the 114-102 […]

Evan Mobley · Jan 17, 2023 · 12:27 PM ETEvan Mobley leaves Willie Green in awe after win over Pelicans

New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green couldn’t help but praise Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley following a 113-103 comeback win by the Cavs in Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on Monday. “He has incredible touch,” Willie Green said. “He can catch the ball at seven feet and shoot over the top of defenses. He did that […]

Evan Mobley · Jan 15, 2023 · 6:48 PM ETEvan Mobley, Donovan Mitchell get uplifting injury updates ahead of Pelicans game

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell and forward Evan Mobley were not listed on the team’s injury reports before the Cavs face the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday, according to a Sunday tweet from ESPN Cavs reporter Danny Cunningham. Forwards Dean Wade, Dylan Windler and Isaiah Mobley were all listed as “out” for the Cavs. Everyone […]

Evan Mobley · Jan 12, 2023 · 9:55 AM ETKendrick Perkins throws shade at Evan Mobley after Jazz performance

ESPN analyst and former Cleveland Cavaliers center Kendrick Perkins called out Cavs forward Evan Mobley following a 116-114 loss to the Utah Jazz in Vivint Arena, Talkin’ NBA posted in a Tuesday tweet. “Where is Evan Mobley?” Perkins asked on NBA Today. “(Cavs center) Jarrett Allen went out last night. With seven minutes in the […]

Evan Mobley · Jan 5, 2023 · 12:24 AM ETDonovan Mitchell's NSFW reaction to Evan Mobley's game-winner for Cavs vs. Suns

Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell couldn’t hide his delight after Evan Mobley saved the Wine and Gold against the Phoenix Suns with a well-timed game-winner on Wednesday. Mitchell dished out the assist to Mobley for his game-winner with 4.0 seconds left in the game, and so the Cavs guard was full of compliments for his […]

Evan Mobley · Jan 4, 2023 · 11:23 PM ETEvan Mobley draws perfect praise from J.B. Bickerstaff after playing hero in win vs Suns

Evan Mobley only had two points in the entire fourth quarter of Wednesday night’s home game against the Phoenix Suns, but those were all the Cleveland Cavaliers needed to score a 90-88 victory. Mobley drained a jumper from 14 feet out off a dish from Cavs guard Donovan Mitchell to break a tie and put […]

Evan Mobley · Jan 4, 2023 · 11:13 PM ETWhat Evan Mobley told himself right after epic game-winner for Cavs vs. Suns

Evan Mobley saved the Cleveland Cavaliers against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday, with his game-winning jumper with four seconds left sealing the deal. However, right after he made his shot, the second year big man was only saying one thing to himself: calm down. Evan Mobley : 6 points on 2-9 shooting, 2-2 from the […]

Evan Mobley · Jan 4, 2023 · 12:37 PM ETEvan Mobley, Lamar Stevens receive crucial updates before Suns game

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley was seen wearing the wine-colored starters jersey at Cavs shootaround by ESPN Cleveland Cavs beat reporter Danny Cunningham despite being listed as “questionable” before the team faces the Suns at home. Forward Lamar Stevens and Darius Garland wore white jerseys usually denoted to bench players. Mobley was also seen putting […]

Evan Mobley · Dec 27, 2022 · 1:03 PM ETKevin Durant's Evan Mobley take will fire up Cleveland fans

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant said he was impressed with Cleveland Cavaliers “unicorn” forward Evan Mobley after they both trained with NBA and WNBA player development specialist Olin Simplis, the Athletic Cavs staff writer Kelsey Russo wrote in a Tuesday profile. “Just versatile,” Kevin Durant said of Mobley’s game at the Nets’ shootaround on Monday […]

Evan Mobley · Dec 23, 2022 · 2:09 PM ETEvan Mobley's brother Isaiah awarded for G League Showcase domination

Cleveland Charge forward Isaiah Mobley, brother of Cavs “unicorn” forward Evan Mobley, earned a spot in the G League’s All-Showcase team after dominating the NBA G League Winter Showcase, according to multiple sources. He put up 27.0 PTS, 9.0 REB, 6.5 AST and 3.0 BLK for the No. 6 @ChargeCLE Isaiah Mobley is an All-Showcase […]

Evan Mobley · Dec 22, 2022 · 4:14 PM ETEvan Mobley, Lamar Stevens injury updates vs. Raptors

The Cleveland Cavaliers listed forwards Evan Mobley and Lamar Stevens as “questionable” with minor injuries heading into a Friday matchup with the Toronto Raptors, according to a Thursday tweet from ESPN Cavs beat reporter Danny Cunningham. Both are questionable with right knee soreness. A usually-consistent player for the Cavs, Mobley may miss his first game […]

Evan Mobley · Dec 11, 2022 · 3:00 PM ET'Feed the local big man': Cavs' Jarrett Allen opens up on success with Evan Mobley

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley’s hot hand switched on at just the right moment for the Cavs to seal a 110-102 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday. The Cavs success ran through the second-year big, who scored a critical 11 points in the fourth quarter to seal a needed win against the Thunder, […]

Evan Mobley · Dec 9, 2022 · 2:50 PM ETWhy Cavs young stars could be some of the best in franchise history

The Cleveland Cavaliers have seen more than their fair share of rises, falls and legendary players in 53 seasons. From winning 15 games in their first season under the 16.6 points per game of forward John Johnson, to raising the Larry O’Brien trophy for the first time in franchise history after defeating the seemingly-unstoppable Golden […]

Evan Mobley · Dec 1, 2022 · 2:42 PM ETEvan Mobley drops bold warning Celtics, Bucks should take notice of

Forward Evan Mobley and the Cleveland Cavaliers seemed to want nothing more than to make a bold statement to the league when they entered a Wednesday matchup with center Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers. “It was definitely a statement game,” Evan Mobley said. “We definitely came out with some force and played great defense […]

Evan Mobley · Dec 1, 2022 · 9:42 AM ET'All the shots': J.B. Bickerstaff sends strong message to Evan Mobley

If Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley’s role in one of the more efficient offenses in the NBA continues to see new heights as he earns more confidence from head coach JB Bickerstaff, the 21-year-old Cavs forward could soon get the green light to shoot nearly any shot he possibly can. “We want (Evan Mobley) to […]

Evan Mobley · Nov 30, 2022 · 11:36 PM ETSixers' Joel Embiid vocal on Evan Mobley's chance to become the next great NBA big man

The Cleveland Cavaliers put up one of their best performances of the season against Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers. The Cavs dominated at home and won by a score of 113-85. Evan Mobley earned some big praise from the Sixers’ big man afterward. Mobley led a mighty defensive effort and scored super efficiently to […]

Evan Mobley · Nov 26, 2022 · 10:25 PM ETGiannis Antetokounmpo drops MVP-level truth bomb on Evan Mobley

Evan Mobley is one the top rising stars in the NBA and a big reason why the Cleveland Cavaliers are having a solid season as well as having bright future. And now, he’s received some ultimate praise from one of the league’s top superstars. Giannis Antetokounmpo has already won an NBA championship and is a […]

Evan Mobley · Nov 24, 2022 · 10:46 AM ETDonovan Mitchell said he'll take Evan Mobley to dinner after stolen rebound

In the blink of an eye, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell stole forward Evan Mobley’s mark of another dominant Cavs game in what would have been the second-year forward’s 28th double-double of young his career. Fresh off of a team-leading 29-point game in a 114-102 victory over the Atlanta Hawks, Donovan Mitchell snatched a defensive […]

Evan Mobley · Nov 22, 2022 · 11:40 AM ETJ.B. Bickerstaff drops truth bomb on Evan Mobley's dominant potential

Both Cleveland Cavaliers head coach J.B. Bickerstaff and guard Darius Garland can always seem to agree on one thing: forward Evan Mobley’s impact on the court can go far beyond what his box score numbers show every night. “This is something that we should all watch and pay attention to, and it’s a conversation we […]

Evan Mobley · Nov 22, 2022 · 10:55 AM ETJ.B. Bickerstaff doubles down on Jarrett Allen DPOY claim

He’s said it twice, and he’ll likely say it again. Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen can be the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year. “I’ve made this point before,” head coach J.B. Bickerstaff told the media in a Monday evening press conference. “(Jarrett Allen) is a DPOY-caliber player. “If you take that away, it’ll obviously […]

Evan Mobley · Nov 20, 2022 · 3:13 PM ETDarius Garland's 'unicorn' message to Evan Mobley after monster game vs. Hornets

It was a game even Cleveland Cavaliers head coach J.B. Bickerstaff thought was a little too close for comfort. “Plenty,” Bickerstaff said when asked how much tea he would be drinking that night. “Amongst other things.” Even with the team’s late-game struggles in a 10-point win over the Charlotte Hornets, Cavs guard Darius Garland said […]

Evan Mobley · Nov 16, 2022 · 9:28 PM ETNBA Twitter erupts after Evan Mobley puts Giannis Antetokounmpo on a poster

Evan Mobley was the runner up for the Rookie of the Year Award last season and he is well on his way to being one of the elite players in the NBA. He’s drawn some heavy praise from his teammates, and he added to his career highlights on Wednesday with a vicious dunk over Giannis […]

Evan Mobley · Nov 11, 2022 · 11:59 PM ETWATCH: Cavs star Donovan Mitchell's heartfelt gesture for Evan Mobley fan proves he's an MVP human

Donovan Mitchell has gotten off to such a hot start to his career with the Cleveland Cavaliers that there have been calls about his MVP credentials. As it turns out, however, it’s not just on the basketball court that Mitchell has been winning. The new Cavs superstar also happens to be a real-life MVP. Mitchell […]

Evan Mobley · Nov 11, 2022 · 1:17 PM ETCavs' Donovan Mitchell reveals 3 players he was worried about losing in blockbuster trade

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ core around guard Donovan Mitchell could have been extremely different had things gone as the All-Star guard expected. Donovan Mitchell said he was worried bigs Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen, as well as guard Darius Garland, would be involved in a blockbuster Cavs trade during the offseason, according to a Friday morning […]

Evan Mobley · Oct 26, 2022 · 10:40 PM ET'It’s been a different change': Cavs stud Evan Mobley gets real on Donovan Mitchell issue

The Cleveland Cavaliers marked their this straight win of the new season on Wednesday after taking down the still winless Orlando Magic, 103-92. It was another impressive performance for a new-look Cavs side, who have now improved to 3-1 to start the campaign. Evan Mobley had his best game of the new season on Wednesday, […]

Evan Mobley · Oct 26, 2022 · 5:58 PM ETCavs' Evan Mobley 'focus' amid quiet start to season

It’s just been three games in, but at this point, it’s hard to deny that Cleveland Cavaliers rising star Evan Mobley hasn’t been able to take the leap many expect him to make now that he’s in his second year with the Cavs — at least not yet. He hasn’t been bad, but Mobley also […]

Evan Mobley · Oct 23, 2022 · 11:32 PM ET4 hottest Cavs takes from first week of 2022-23 NBA season

After a rough opening that saw them tumble against the Toronto Raptors, the Cleveland Cavaliers have strung back-to-back wins. The Cavs have started pretty strong, and there are some good signs that this team will live up to its lofty preseason billing. Here we’ll look at four of the hottest Cavs takeaways from the first […]

Evan Mobley · Oct 19, 2022 · 6:40 PM ETCavs' Evan Mobley plan is bad news for their opponents

The Cleveland Cavaliers have big plans for Evan Mobley in Year 2. Following a tremendous debut campaign that saw him coming up just short of winning the Rookie of the Year award, the Cavs’ young big man is now expected to step into an even more significant role for the Cavs in 2022-23. Cleveland assistant […]

Evan Mobley · Oct 18, 2022 · 6:43 PM ETCavs star Evan Mobley vocal on losing Rookie of the Year award to Scottie Barnes

Cleveland Cavaliers big man Evan Mobley is not complaining that he lost the Rookie of the Year race to Scottie Barnes in 2021-22, but he firmly believes he’s just as deserving for the award or even more. Mobley knows he can no longer do anything about it. Besides, how people vote and what their criteria […]

Evan Mobley · Oct 18, 2022 · 6:10 PM ETCavs stars Darius Garland, Kevin Love's Evan Mobley take will scare the NBA

After a brilliant rookie season, Evan Mobley is poised to make a big leap in his second year this 2022-23. Both his Cleveland Cavaliers teammates Darius Garland and Kevin Love firmly believe that as they heaped praise on the youngster. According to Garland, Mobley is “on a mission right now” after losing out on the […]

Evan Mobley · Oct 16, 2022 · 10:30 AM ETCleveland Cavaliers: 4 bold predictions for 2022-23 NBA season

The Cleveland Cavaliers made a lot of noise in the offseason and head into the 2022-23 NBA season with so much anticipation and renewed expectations. With those, of course, also come a few big questions and projections. Here we will discuss four bold predictions for the Cavaliers in the 2022-23 NBA season. Last season, the […]

Evan Mobley · Oct 13, 2022 · 3:46 PM ETCavaliers set for huge Evan Mobley boost for preseason finale vs. Magic

The new-look Cleveland Cavaliers will enter one of their most anticipated seasons in franchise history at virtually full-strength. Coach J.B. Bickerstaff announced on Thursday that Evan Mobley, the reigning Rookie of the Year runner-up, was a full participant in practice and is expected to make his preseason debut on Friday against the Orlando Magic. #Cavs big […]