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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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The experiment with center Jarrett Allen is over. He doesn't have what it takes to be the No. 5 on a team competing for a NBA championship, meaning the Cleveland Cavaliers must move Evan Mobley to center and change up the lineup.