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Cleveland is sacrificing offensive flow to develop Evan Mobley as a creator, leading to "clunky" performances but potentially unlocking a new dimension for their championship aspirations.
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Cleveland Cavaliers: Evan Mobley is trusting the process
Mobley could have taken his time and worked to punish Jalen Brunson in a mismatch. Instead, he pulled up for a quick three-pointer early in the shot clock. This wasn’t the right time for Mobley to hurl a deep one. But he did it anyway — and that’s new for Mobley.
Jarrett Allen suffered a left ring finger fracture in the Cleveland Cavaliers' blowout loss to the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night.
Cavs' young star responds with 23 points and perfect 12-for-12 free throw shooting after coach's mid-game confrontation in victory over Bucks.
Last season, Evan Mobley earned an All-Star nod and was named NBA Defensive Player of the Year. The Cavs are pushing him for an encore season.
Donovan Mitchell pumped in 35 points and the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers won their third consecutive game, pounding the Detroit Pistons on Oct. 27.
On October 14, 2025, Evan Mobley’s trainer, Olin Simplis, made headlines by stating that if Mobley had been more involved in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ offense during the previous season, the team might have secured the NBA title.
The Cavaliers boast a strong core featuring Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen, along with De’Andre Hunter, Max Strus, Sam Merrill and Lonzo Ball. Still, they may look to make another trade to push them over the hump.
Donovan Mitchell scored 24 points, including 10 in the fourth quarter, as the Cleveland Cavaliers held off the Milwaukee Bucks to win their home opener 118-113