Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Signs max contract extension
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Mobley and the Cavaliers came to terms on a five-year, $224 million maximum rookie contract extension, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
The 23-year-old Mobley has signed on with the Cavs long-term, landing a max contract that could be worth up to $269 million with incentives. Mobley is one of the premier defensive bigs in the NBA, earning First-Team All-Defense honors and finishing third in Defensive Player of the Year voting back in 2022-23. Since entering the league in 2021, Mobley has shown plenty of growth on the offensive end, raising his true shooting percentage from 54.9 percent as a rookie to 62.6 percent last season. He's also developing a three-point shot, shooting 37.3 percent from distance in 2023-24 on 1.2 attempts per game. Last year, Mobley averaged 15.7 points, 9.4 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.4 blocks per game in 50 regular-season appearances.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Does it all as top scorer in Game 5
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Mobley provided 33 points (15-24 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-5 FT), seven rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal across 43 minutes during Wednesday's 113-98 loss to Boston in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Mobley once again stepped up in the starting lineup for the shorthanded Cavaliers, putting forth his best game of the series despite the team coming up short as Cleveland's season come to an end. Mobley led all players in Wednesday's contest in scoring while hauling in a team-high-tying rebound total and notching a team-best pair of blocks. Mobley concluded the semifinals by averaging 21.4 points, 9.4 rebounds and 3.2 assists while shooting 62.7 percent from the field.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Steps up with all-around Game 2
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Mobley recorded 21 points (9-15 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, five assists, two blocks and one steal over 33 minutes in Thursday's 118-94 win over the Celtics in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Mobley stepped up as the starting center while Jarrett Allen (ribs) remained out in Game 2, leading all players in the contest in rebounds and blocks to go along with a handful of assists while ending as one of three Cavaliers with 20 or more points in a double-double performance. Mobley is off to a hot start in the series against Boston, posting a double-double in both games thus far. If Mobley is able to continue to play well for Cleveland, that will provide a much-needed lift for the Cavaliers against a dominant Celtics squad.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Double-doubles in Game 1 loss
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Mobley accumulated 17 points (8-12 FG, 1-2 FT), 13 rebounds, three assists and one block in 32 minutes during Tuesday's 120-95 loss to the Celtics in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Mobley continues to play as Cleveland's starting center due to Jarrett Allen (ribs) being sidelined, but his numbers have not suffered. Mobley recorded his third double-double across his last four appearances Tuesday, and he should continue to operate as a reliable two-way threat in Game 2 on Thursday, especially if Allen can't suit up again.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Pulls down 16 boards in Game 7
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Mobley supplied 11 points (5-8 FG, 1-2 FT), 16 rebounds, one assist and five blocks over 41 minutes during Sunday's 106-94 victory over the Magic in Game 7 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Mobley was forced to move to center due to the absence of Jarrett Allen (ribs), but the former delivered another solid performance down low, showing energy on the glass and an accurate touch near the rim. Mobley posted three double-doubles in the series against the Magic while scoring in double digits in all but one of his appearances. He should continue as Cleveland's starting center as long as Allen remains sidelined.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Clutch in Game 5 win
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Mobley accumulated 14 points (7-11 FG, 0-2 FT), 13 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and two steals in 39 minutes during Tuesday's 104-103 victory over the Magic in Game 5 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
The Cavaliers were missing Jarrett Allen (ribs) for this game, so Mobley shifted to center and produced a masterclass on the defensive end. His emphatic block on Franz Wagner's game-tying layup attempt at the end of regulation secured the win for Cleveland, giving the Cavaliers a 3-2 series lead.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Strong defensive effort
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Mobley finished Saturday's 112-89 loss to the Magic in Game 4 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs with 14 points (6-13 FG, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two steals across 32 minutes.
Mobley blocked multiple shots for the third time through four matchups against Orlando and added multiple steals for the first time during that stretch. Through four postseason games, the defensive-minded forward has averaged 14.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.3 blocks, 1.8 assists and 0.8 steals in 30.5 minutes.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Impressive on both ends Saturday
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Mobley closed with 16 points (6-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists and three blocks over 36 minutes during Saturday's 97-83 win over the Magic in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.
Mobley recorded only his second double-double since the beginning of April, but there's no question he did when it mattered the most. The promising big man averaged career-high marks in both rebounds and assists per game during the 2023-24 regular season, and while he holds a secondary role in the offensive scheme, he's putting up solid numbers in the scoring column as well. Mobley averaged 16.0 points per game over his final 12 regular-season appearances.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Records four blocks vs. Grizzlies
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Mobley ended Wednesday's 110-98 victory over Memphis with 12 points (4-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist, four blocks and three steals in 31 minutes.
Mobley and Jarrett Allen combined for seven of the Cavaliers' 10 blocks Wednesday. Mobley managed to record his 22nd double-double of the season, his second one since returning from a nine-game absence due to a left ankle sprain. Since his return, Mobley is averaging 16.6 points on 59.0 percent shooting, 6.9 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.2 blocks and 1.1 steals over 29.5 minutes per game.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Leads Cleveland in Sunday's loss
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Mobley amassed 23 points (9-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 29 minutes during Sunday's 130-101 loss to Denver.
It was the third-year forward's best scoring effort in five games since he returned from an ankle injury that cost him most of March. Mobley has also recorded multiple blocks in back-to-back games, a good sign that he's fully back up to game speed. Over that five-game stretch, he's averaged 17.0 points, 6.4 boards, 3.8 assists, 1.2 threes and 0.8 blocks.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Records double-double in win
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Mobley ended Friday's 117-114 victory over Philadelphia with 20 points (7-10 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal across 31 minutes.
Mobley has looked quite good since returning from a nine-game absence due to a left ankle sprain, and he notched his first double-double since March 3. Mobley also made his presence felt as a rim protector with a two-block performance. Mobley is averaging 15.5 points, 7.0 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game since returning to the hardwood.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Teases triple-double in win
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Mobley registered 17 points (8-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-3 FT), seven rebounds, eight assists and one steal in 25 minutes during Monday's 115-92 win over the Hornets.
Playing in his second game since returning from an ankle injury that cost him most of March, Mobley tied Jarrett Allen and Georges Niang for the team scoring lead while posting strong all-around numbers. Over the 10 games he's been able to play after the All-Star break, Mobley has averaged 15.1 points, 9.3 boards, 4.1 assists, 1.5 blocks and 1.0 steals while shooting 56.6 percent from the floor, and the Cavaliers figure to lean on the third-year big heavily while Donovan Mitchell (nose) remains sidelined.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Starting in return to lineup
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Mobley (ankle) has been cleared for Sunday's game against Miami and will start at power forward, Serena Winters of Bally Sports Cleveland reports. Mobley will have a 20-25 minute restriction.
Mobley will be back in action for the first time since March 5 following a nine-game absence due to a left ankle sprain and will be capped at around 20-to-25 minutes, according to Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer. While Mobley's return to the lineup is a welcome development for the Cavaliers, it may take a couple of games before fantasy managers can feel comfortable activating him. In addition to being restricted in his return to the lineup Sunday, Mobley will likely be on a minutes limit once again in the second leg of a back-to-back set Monday versus the Hornets, if he doesn't sit out that contest entirely.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Expected back Sunday
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Mobley (ankle) appears on track to play in Sunday's game against the Heat, Grant Afseth of NBAAnalysis.net reports.
Mobley is still officially listed as questionable on the Cavaliers' injury report, but Afseth's report suggests the big man is trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's 6 p.m. ET tipoff. Even if Mobley is cleared to play and re-enter the starting five, expect him to face a minutes restriction of some kind after missing the previous nine games with a left ankle sprain.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Questionable to play Sunday
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Mobley (ankle) is questionable to face the Heat on Sunday.
Mobley has been dealing with a left ankle sprain for quite some time, and he hasn't stepped on the court since March 5, when he suffered the injury in a 105-104 loss to the Celtics. Mobley will be a true game-time call for Sunday's contest, and his return would provide a huge boost for a Cavs team that's already missing Donovan Mitchell (nose) for the matchup against Miami.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Sheds walking boot
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Mobley (ankle) was spotted without his walking boot Monday, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Though ditching the walking boot represents a step in the right direction for Mobley, Fedor notes that it's not necessarily an indication that the big man's return to game action is imminent. He's scheduled to be re-evaluated in the middle of the week, at which point the Cavaliers could clear him to resume some light on-court work while potentially offering up a more concrete target date for him to play in games. Mobley shouldn't be viewed as a likely candidate to play in any of the Cavaliers' remaining two games this week.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Re-evaluation coming in one week
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Mobley will be re-evaluated in roughly one week after an MRI on Wednesday confirmed he suffered a left ankle sprain in Tuesday's 105-104 win over the Celtics, Serena Winters of Bally Sports Cleveland reports.
The Cavaliers may provide a formal timeline for Mobley's return to the court after he's re-evaluated next week, but Shams Charania of The Athletic reported earlier Thursday that the third-year big man is likely facing an extended absence. With the fantasy playoffs already underway or set to begin in the near future, managers in redraft leagues are likely best off moving on from Mobley, even though the Cavaliers haven't offered clarity on his timeline. For however long Mobley is sidelined, Dean Wade is the most likely candidate to replace him in the starting five. Mobley's minutes could be dispersed among Wade, Georges Niang, Isaac Okoro and Damian Jones.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Likely to miss extended time
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Mobley is expected to miss extended time after exiting Tuesday's 105-104 win over the Celtics with a left ankle sprain, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Mobley has already been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Hawks, but he appears to be headed for another multi-week absence, which isn't surprising given that he was spotted on crutches following his exit from Tuesday's win. The Cavaliers should provide a more concrete timeline following additional tests, but they'll likely proceed with caution to ensure Mobley is close to 100 percent for the postseason. Dean Wade, who had a career-best game during Tuesday's comeback win, could be the primary beneficiary of Mobley's absence.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Listed out for Wednesday
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Mobley won't play Wednesday against the Hawks due to a left ankle sprain.
As expected, Mobley will miss the second leg of the Cavaliers' back-to-back set after he suffered the ankle injury in Tuesday's 105-104 win over the Celtics and was spotted using crutches as he exited the injury. The Cavaliers haven't provided an update on the full extent of Mobley's injury, so he could be at risk of missing time beyond Wednesday. With Mobley out for at least one contest, Dean Wade could be the primary beneficiary after he had one of the best games of his career Tuesday versus Boston.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Doubtful for Wednesday
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Mobley (ankle) is doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Hawks, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com reports.
Mobley left Tuesday's game verus Boston with a significant limp, and he was spotted leaving the arena with crutches. There aren't many other details to work with yet, but there should be more clarity Wednesday evening. In Mobley's expected absence, Dean Wade could see a bump in playing time after his breakout performance against the Celtics.
