Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Leads Cavs in season-opening win
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Mobley notched 25 points (9-14 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 6-6 FT), eight rebounds, three assists, three blocks and two steals in 27 minutes during Wednesday's 136-106 victory over the Raptors.
Mobley was expected to take on a bigger role on offense this season, and while one game isn't enough to draw any meaningful conclusions, the fact that he led the team in scoring ahead of Donovan Mitchell certainly stands out. Mobley averaged 15.7 points and 9.4 rebounds per game across 50 regular-season appearances in 2023-24, and it wouldn't be surprising if he tops those numbers in 2024-25, particularly if his usage rate increases in comparison to previous years.
Mobley finished with 15 points (4-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-12 FT), 10 rebounds, eight assists and three blocks across 35 minutes in Friday's 139-137 preseason loss to the Cavaliers.
Mobley finished just two assists away from recording a triple-double, so it's safe to say he's ready for the start of the regular season. The big man is expected to play a prominent role for the Cavaliers on both ends of the court while logging over 30 minutes per game, so he should have a decent floor in most fantasy formats as a regular starter and two-way threat on a contending team.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Swats four shots Wednesday
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Mobley tallied 10 points (3-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-6 FT), four rebounds, four blocks, two assists and one steal across 23 minutes in Wednesday's 108-92 preseason loss to the Pistons.
Mobley has seen his blocks per game average drop over the first three years of his career, but that area of his game appears to be a point of emphasis again, as he's now registered seven blocks across his two preseason outings. Mobley shot a career-high 58.0 percent from the field during the 2023-24 regular season and averaged 15.7 points, 9.4 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.4 blocks and 0.9 steals across 30.6 minutes per game over 50 contests. Mobley and the rest of the Cavaliers' starters may sit out the preseason finale against the Bulls on Friday to get some extra rest ahead of the regular-season opener against the Raptors on Oct. 23.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Back in action
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Mobley (rest) is active and part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's preseason game against Detroit.
Mobley sat out Cleveland's latest preseason game for rest purposes, but he's back in the lineup for Wednesday's tilt. Mobley scored 19 points and blocked three shots last time out.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Inactive Thursday
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Mobley won't play in Thursday's preseason game versus the Pacers, Evan Dammarell of FearTheSword.com reports.
Cleveland has opted to sit all of its starters for Thursday's contests, so fantasy managers don't have any injury to worry about. Mobley should be good to go for the team's next preseason matchup with Detroit on Oct. 16.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Hits for 19 against Chicago
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Mobley scored 19 points (9-14 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT) while adding six rebounds, three blocks and an assist in 19 minutes during Tuesday's 116-112 preseason loss to the Bulls.
No Cleveland starter played more than 19 minutes, but Mobley was by far the most efficient and effective of the group in the team's preseason opener. The 23-year-old big man has yet to have a true breakout campaign, but he shot a career-high 58.0 percent from the floor in 2023-24 despite being limited to only 50 regular-season games due to injuries. If he can stay healthy, Mobley could be ready to take a big step forward.
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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.
