Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Hosts New Year's Eve block party
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Mobley tallied 16 points (7-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 10 rebounds, five assists, five blocks and one steal over 29 minutes during Cleveland's 129-113 win over Phoenix on Wednesday.
Mobley was one of three Cavaliers players to finish with a double-double Wednesday, but he made most of his presence felt on the defensive side of the floor with five blocks, tying a season high he set against the Trail Blazers on Dec. 3. Mobley has started and logged 29 minutes in back-to-back games while he continues to work his way back from a calf strain that caused him to miss five games in December. He has opened the 2025-26 regular season averaging 18.2 points, 9.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.3 threes, 1.7 blocks and 0.9 steals over 33.3 minutes per game.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Posts 16 points with first unit
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Mobley accumulated 16 points (7-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and three blocks in 29 minutes during Monday's 113-101 win over the Spurs.
Mobley played his first game in the starting lineup since mid-December, when a calf injury forced him to miss five games. After two bench performances, he logged close to 30 minutes and made a solid contribution with the first unit. The Cavaliers don't have any back-to-back games in the immediate future, so Mobley should be considered a relatively safe play as he works his way back to 100 percent.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Rejoining first unit
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Mobley will start Monday's game against the Spurs.
Mobley has been deployed off the bench in his first two games back from a calf strain, but the team has determined that he's ready to rejoin the starters. He's logged 25 and 20 minutes in two appearances since getting the green light to return, so it remains to be seen whether he'll be on any type of restriction Monday evening. Sam Merrill will retreat to a bench role following this lineup shift.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Productive off bench in return
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Mobley (calf) provided 14 points (6-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds and three assists across 25 minutes off the bench during Thursday's 126-124 loss to New York.
Returning from a five-game absence due to a calf strain, Mobley was eased back into action with the second unit for the first time in his career but still nearly recorded his fifth straight double-double despite a restricted workload. The fifth-year big man had been on a roll prior to the injury, averaging 19.5 points, 10.3 boards, 4.3 assists, 1.9 blocks and 1.4 three-pointers in 33.9 minutes over his last 10 games.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Cleared to play Christmas Day
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Mobley (calf) will play in Thursday's game against the Knicks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Mobley will return for the Cavaliers' Christmas Day matchup after missing five games with a Grade 1 left calf strain. The big man is enjoying a career-best scoring season and was playing at a consistently high level before the injury, averaging 19.5 points, 10.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.9 blocks over his previous 10 appearances. Mobley is likely to be on a minutes restriction and will come off the bench with Dean Wade maintaining a starting role.
Mobley (calf) will undergo a thorough pregame workout before a final determination is made on his availability for Thursday's matchup against the Knicks, Danny Cunningham of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Mobley hasn't played since Dec. 12 due to a Grade 1 left calf strain but will attempt to return for Thursday's Christmas clash. If active, Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson indicated the big man will be on a minutes restriction. Prior to the injury, the USC product was producing at a steady level, averaging 19.5 points, 10.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.9 blocks over his previous 10 appearances. Dean Wade would likely move back to a bench role if Mobley is cleared to play.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Chance to play Christmas Day
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Mobley (calf) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Knicks.
Mobley has not played since Dec. 12 due to a Grade 1 left calf strain. The recovery for such an injury is approximately two weeks, so the fifth-year big man has a chance to return for the Cavaliers on Christmas Day. Mobley's status for Thursday may not be officially known until closer to the 12:00 p.m. ET tipoff, but his return would likely result in Dean Wade reverting to a bench role.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Sidelined for at least two weeks
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Mobley sustained a Grade 1 left calf strain during the Cavaliers' 130-126 win over the Wizards on Friday.
The good news for Mobley is that the strain isn't severe enough to warrant a long absence, but the All-Star forward is expected to miss 2-to-4 weeks while rehabbing from his calf injury. Dean Wade, Thomas Bryant and Nae'Qwan Tomlin are all slated to see more minutes for as long as Mobley is sidelined.
Mobley finished with 23 points (7-17 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 7-9 FT), 13 rebounds and six assists over 36 minutes during Friday's 130-126 victory over the Wizards.
Mobley has been a consistent source of points and rebounds for the Cavaliers this season. This was his fourth straight double-double, and he's reached that feat in eight of his last 10 games. He's not going to unsettle Donovan Mitchell as the team's primary scoring option, but his consistency has been remarkable. Over his last 10 games, Mobley is averaging 19.5 points, 10.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.9 blocks per contest.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Double-doubles in loss
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Mobley had 18 points (8-19 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 35 minutes during Saturday's 99-94 loss to the Warriors.
Mobley delivered an abysmal performance from beyond the arc, though he still finished as Cleveland's second-leading scorer. The big man was also active on the glass, securing his third consecutive double-double and 12th on the season. Additionally, the reigning Defensive Player of the Year chipped in at least one block for a fourth straight game and is averaging 1.7 swats per tilt through 24 regular-season outings.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Will play Friday
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Mobley (illness) will play in Friday's game against the Spurs, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Mobley was a late addition to Cleveland's injury report due to an illness, though he'll shed his questionable tag Friday. Over his last five outings, the 24-year-old big man has averaged 19.4 points, 9.6 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 2.0 blocks across 33.4 minutes per contest.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Paces team in loss
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Mobley recorded 27 points (11-17 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 14 rebounds and four assists in 38 minutes during Sunday's 117-115 loss to the Celtics.
Mobley put together arguably his best performance of the season Sunday, logging his second-highest scoring total and matching his season best in rebounds. Mobley did, however, break his streak of four consecutive games with at least one block, and it was just the second time this season he failed to collect a block or steal. The star big man has now double-doubled in four of his last five appearances.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Double-doubles in win
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Mobley produced 22 points (7-13 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 7-11 FT), 12 rebounds, four assists and four blocks across 35 minutes during Friday's 120-109 win over the Pacers.
Mobley reached the 20-point mark for the fifth time in 10 November appearances. He's doing more than just scoring, as the big man also tied his season-high mark in blocks with four. Mobley continues to establish himself as a productive presence for the Cavaliers with averages of 18.3 points, 8.7 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.5 blocks per night over his past 10 games.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Muted performance in return
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Mobley logged seven points (2-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-4 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and one steal over 35 minutes during the Cavaliers' 126-113 loss to the Raptors on Thursday.
Mobley suited up for Thursday's contest after being held out of Wednesday's game against the Heat for rest purposes. The fifth-year pro finished the game with season lows in points and field-goal attempts, though he did lead the Cavaliers with nine boards. Mobley will look to bounce back against the Grizzlies on Saturday.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Another double-double
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Mobley generated 19 points (7-19 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 3-5 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists, one steal and two blocks across 34 minutes of Wednesday's 125-105 loss to Boston.
Mobley didn't log a double-double in any of his first three games of the regular season, but he's now reached the milestone in back-to-back contests. He tied for the team high in points Wednesday while pacing the Cavs in rebounds. With Darius Garland (toe) sidelined to start the year, Mobley has been tasked with a larger role as a facilitator, and he's dished out at least four assists in four straight games. He averaged 3.2 assists per game during the 2024-25 regular season.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Logs first double-double
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Mobley closed Monday's 116-95 victory over the Pistons with 15 points (5-10 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 11 rebounds, five assists, three blocks and one steal over 30 minutes.
Mobley couldn't quite find his shooting touch from beyond the arc, but he still managed to turn in a solid scoring night. He also recorded his first double-double of the 2025-26 campaign, leading the Cavs on the boards. Mobley has now secured eight or more rebounds in each of his first four appearances of the young season.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Blocks two shots in win
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Mobley posted 13 points (5-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-4 FT), eight rebounds, five assists and two blocks across 34 minutes in Friday's 131-124 victory over Brooklyn.
Mobley has now recorded at least eight rebounds and a block in both games to start the 2025-26 season, but his efficiency from the free-throw line has left a lot to be desired, as he has only made four of his nine attempts thus far. Mobley shot 72.5 percent from the charity stripe in the 2024-25 season, so expect his numbers to approach that baseline as the season progresses.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Looks great despite loss
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Mobley produced 21 points (6-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 8-10 FT), five rebounds, four assists, two steals and two blocks in 26 minutes of Thursday's 119-112 preseason loss to Chicago.
Just like the preseason opener in which Mobley produced 12 points (5-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block in 18 minutes, the big man looked outstanding once again. Cavaliers general manager Koby Altman said at Media Day that he's expecting Mobley to take that next step as a player, and if the preseason is any indication, he looks ready to do exactly that.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Strong effort in loss
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Mobley contributed 24 points (8-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 7-9 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and two blocks across 37 minutes during Tuesday's 114-105 loss to Indiana in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Mobley and Donovan Mitchell were a couple of bright spots in an otherwise poor showing from the Cavaliers as the team was bounced from the postseason. As for the regular season, Mobley has plenty to be proud of. He appeared in 71 total games, shooting 55.7 percent from the field and 72.5 percent from the line with averages of 18.5 points, 9.3 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.6 blocks and 0.9 steals. He also extended his range to the perimeter, hitting a career-high 1.2 three-pointers on a 37.0 percent clip. Next season, Mobley will be entering the first year of a five-year, $224 million contract.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Present at shootaround
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Mobley (ankle) is officially listed as questionable for Friday's Game 3 against the Pacers, but was present during the Cavaliers' morning shootaround, Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis reports.
Mobley, Darius Garland (toe) and De'Andre Hunter (thumb) were all present and got shots up after the practice, which wasn't the case ahead of Cleveland's Game 2 loss. Mobley posted 20 points, 10 rebounds, two assists and two steals in 36 minutes during the 121-112 Game 1 loss but twisted his left ankle during the contest and is in danger of missing a second straight outing.
