Mobley (ankle) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Wizards.
Mobley is in danger of missing just his second game this season due to a left ankle sprain he suffered against Miami. If Mobley is unable to suit up Friday, Dean Wade and Georges Niang are candidates to receive increased playing time.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Doesn't practice Thursday
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Mobley (ankle) didn't participate in Thursday's practice but was seen putting up stand-still shots, Evan Dammarell of DownEuclid.com reports.
Mobley exited Sunday's game versus the Heat early due to a sprained left ankle. While Mobley's absence from practice is a bad sign of his availability against Washington on Friday, his ability to engage in some basketball activities could indicate that he has avoided a long-term injury.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Goes down with ankle sprain
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Mobley will miss the second half of Sunday's game against the Heat due to a left ankle sprain, Spencer Davies of SI.com reports. He recorded four points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds and one steal in 12 minutes prior to exiting.
Mobley is likely headed for further imaging, and the team has announced the injury is significant enough to hold him out for the rest of Sunday's clash. Dean Wade and Georges Niang should see more opportunities in the frontcourt in Mobley's absence. After Sunday's contest, the Cavaliers will have four days off before returning to action Friday versus the Wizards.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Explodes for 41 points Saturday
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Mobley totaled 41 points (16-23 FG, 6-8 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, three blocks and one steal over 34 minutes during Saturday's 116-102 victory over the Hornets.
Mobley established new career-high marks in points scored and three-pointers made, and he was instrumental during this huge win for the Cavs. Even though Donovan Mitchell remains the go-to player on offense for Cleveland, Mobley's growth this season with a new coaching staff has been undeniable. His elite two-way play makes him a strong fantasy play across all formats, and his newfound three-point stroke makes him even more dangerous as an absolute three-level scorer.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Double-double against Washington
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Mobley finished Tuesday's 118-87 win over the Wizards with 19 points (6-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 6-8 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and two blocks over 31 minutes.
The fourth-year big has become a terror on the glass over the last few weeks. Mobley has pulled down double-digit boards in nine of his last 11 games, averaging 17.6 points, 10.7 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.4 blocks and 1.2 steals over that stretch while shooting 55.7 percent from the floor. He's up to 10 double-doubles in 21 contests on the season, putting Mobley on pace to shatter his previous career high of 24 double-doubles, set in 2022-23.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Double-double vs. Atlanta
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Mobley chipped in 24 points (10-17 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists and one steal over 37 minutes during Friday's 117-101 loss to Atlanta.
Mobley finished Friday's game with a team-high 12 rebounds (including four offensive boards) and was the Cavs' second-leading scorer behind Darius Garland (29). Mobley has logged a double-double in five of his last six outings, and over that span he has averaged 19.0 points, 10.7 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.5 blocks and 1.2 steals over 32.7 minutes per game.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Double-double in Tuesday's loss
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Mobley registered 22 points (8-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 11 rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal over 38 minutes during Tuesday's 120-117 loss to the Celtics.
The Cavs were finally handed their first loss of the season, but it was through no fault of Mobley's as the fourth-year big collected his sixth double-double in 15 appearances. Improved efficiency at the free-throw line has the 23-year-old on track to set a new career high with 18.4 points per game -- he's shooting 83.3 percent from the charity stripe, a huge jump from the 71.9 percent mark he posted in 2023-24.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Will play Sunday
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Mobley (illness) is available for Sunday's game against the Hornets, Serena Winters of FanDuel Sports Network Ohio reports.
As expected, Mobley has been upgraded from probable to available and will return to action after missing Friday's win over Chicago. Across eight November appearances, Mobley has averaged 16.9 points, 8.9 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.3 blocks and 0.9 steals in 31.1 minutes per game, but he may face some limitations Sunday.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Expected to play Sunday
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Mobley (illness) is listed as probable for Sunday's game versus the Hornets.
Mobley was also deemed probable Friday before being downgraded to out with an illness. However, if the 23-year-old big man is able to suit up against Charlotte, he should reclaim his starting spot from Georges Niang.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Won't go Friday vs. Bulls
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Mobley (illness) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Bulls, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports.
Mobley was originally deemed probable before being downgraded to questionable, and later to out. In the big man's absence, Dean Wade and Georges Niang will likely see an uptick in playing time.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Expected to play against Chicago
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Mobley (illness) is listed as probable for Friday's game versus the Bulls.
Mobley was also dealing with an illness in Cleveland's previous outing against Philadelphia but was able to suit up. Mobley tallied 14 points, seven rebounds, one assist and one steal in 34 minutes against the 76ers.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Good to go
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Mobley (illness) will play and start in Wednesday's game against the 76ers, Serena Winters of FanDuel Sports Network Ohio reports.
Mobley was a late addition to Wednesday's injury report, but he's feeling well enough to face the 76ers. The 23-year-old is averaging 18.1 points, 8.8 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 2.7 combined steals-plus-blocks across 12 games this season.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Dealing with illness
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Coach Kenny Atkinson said Mobley will be a game-time decision ahead of Wednesday's contest against the 76ers due to an illness, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
Mobley wasn't listed on the injury report, and Aaronson added that it seems Mobley is still expected to suit up. However, the illness may impact Mobley's effectiveness. The fourth-year big man has recorded a double-double in two straight games. If he's sidelined, Dean Wade, Isaac Okoro, and Georges Niang would be candidates for increased roles.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Records double-double
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Mobley provided 15 points (6-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 11 rebounds and two assists over 31 minutes during Monday's 119-113 victory over Chicago.
Mobley notched back-to-back double-doubles for the first time this season and now has four on the year, and his two-way contributions have been pivotal as the Cavaliers remain undefeated through the first three weeks of the regular season. Mobley has been extremely consistent on offense as well, and he's scored at least 15 points in his last five outings while shooting 56.3 percent from the field in that span.
Mobley contributed 23 points (10-11 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-5 FT), 16 rebounds, one assist, one block and four steals in 35 minutes during Saturday's 105-100 win over Brooklyn.
Mobley scored at least 20 points in back-to-back games for the first time this season, but this game could easily go down as his best performance to date in 2024-25. Mobley missed just one of his 11 shots from the field, and the 16-rebound haul was a season-high mark in that category. Donovan Mitchell remains the undisputed leader on offense for the Cavaliers, but Mobley has done enough through the first two weeks of the regular season to emerge as the No. 2 option -- even ahead of Darius Garland.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Block party continues
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Mobley closed with 15 points (7-16 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-3 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and three blocks across 29 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 131-122 victory over the Pelicans.
It's the sixth time in the Cavaliers' first nine games that Mobley has delivered multiple rejections, and it's perhaps not a coincidence that the team is 9-0. The fourth-year big appears headed for a career-best campaign, posting personal bests so far in points (17.3), blocks (1.9) and three-pointers (0.7) per game while adding 8.2 boards, 2.8 assists and 0.8 steals.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Reaches double figures again Monday
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Mobley chipped in 17 points (6-15 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-6 FT), five rebounds, three assists and three blocks across 32 minutes during Monday's 116-114 victory over Milwaukee.
Mobley has reached double figures in all eight regular-season outings as the Cavs remain undefeated. The big man struggled from the field Monday, though he tied his season high in blocks against Milwaukee. Mobley's ability to stuff the stat sheet has made him a valuable asset across fantasy formats, and he has also shot 53.8 percent from the field and 40.0 percent from deep while averaging a career-high 1.9 attempts per game.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Top rebounder in double-double
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Mobley provided 14 points (6-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal across 30 minutes during Friday's 120-109 win over the Magic.
Mobley dominated in the paint for Cleveland in Friday's victory, leading all players in the contest in rebounds while concluding as the lone Cavaliers player to end with a double-double. Mobley recorded his second double-double of the season, and he has now reached double figures in scoring in every contest this year.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Extends impressive start to season
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Mobley produced 25 points (12-16 FG, 1-1 FT) and five rebounds in 19 minutes during Wednesday's 134-110 victory over the Lakers.
Mobley has been one of the best big men in the league during the first week of the regular season. The fact that he finished with 25 points despite logging a mere 19 minutes goes to show how dominant and efficient he was in this contest while having to deal with the frontcourt of Rui Hachimura and Anthony Davis. Mobley has been productive on both ends of the court, averaging 19.2 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 2.0 blocks and 1.2 steals per contest in his first five appearances.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Double-doubles in win
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Mobley closed with 13 points (4-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-7 FT), 13 rebounds, four assists and two blocks in 32 minutes during Saturday's 135-116 victory over Washington.
After starting the season 15-for-26 from the field through two games, Mobley went cold Saturday. However, he salvaged his production with season highs in rebounds and assists and blocked multiple shots for a third straight game.