<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/cavs-evan-mobley-donovan-mitchell-headline-plans-kenny-atkinson');   ga('set', 'title', 'Evan Mobley, Donovan Mitchell headline Cavs’ offensive plans under Kenny Atkinson');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Evan-Mobley-Donovan-Mitchell-headline-Cavs-offensive-plans-under-Kenny-Atkinson.jpg"></figure><h1>Evan Mobley, Donovan Mitchell headline Cavs’ offensive plans under Kenny Atkinson</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-09-29T15:09:19-07:00">September 29th, 3:09pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-09-29T15:09:19-07:00">September 29th, 3:09pm</time><address><a href="https://www.downeuclid.com">Evan Dammarell</a>Evan Dammarell is an award-winning sports journalist covering all things Cleveland, including the Cavs, right off the shores of Lake Erie. Follow him on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Everyone will expect Donovan Mitchell to carry the Cleveland Cavaliers in this season. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/cavs-donovan-mitchell-gets-brutally-honest-on-player-rankings">Mitchell is arguably a top-ten player in the NBA</a>. So, more often than not, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/cavs-news-donovan-mitchell-details-what-cleveland-needs-to-win-championship">Mitchell will put Cleveland on his back with his scoring prowess</a>. While that’s a pretty straightforward strategy, it isn’t the only thing the Cavs can lean on. That’s where new head coach Kenny Atkinson comes in. With Atkinson at the helm, Cleveland <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkZ1PM4Ad9Y" rel="noopener">is expected to be more dynamic on offense</a>, with things built around Mitchell and extra effort from superstar big man Evan Mobley.</p><p>Atkinson’s offensive scheme is a predicated motion-based offense. He wants to play with pace and make three-pointers while moving the ball and empowering his players to make the right reads. With the existing personnel the Cavs have, it should be pretty straightforward for Atkinson’s offensive vision to come to light. That alone is great for Mitchell and Mobley.</p><p>However, this isn’t just a case of a coach installing his system and forcing players to adapt. Instead, Atkinson has big plans to empower Cleveland’s supporting cast, especially Mobley, and help Mitchell lead the charge.</p><h2><b>What does Kenny Atkinson have planned for the Cavs and Evan Mobley?</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Evan-Mobley-and-Donovan-Mitchell-Celebrate-Cavs.jpg"><figcaption>David Butler II-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>During his preseason media availability, Atkinson described how the team would like to see Mobley’s offensive impact felt at the beginning of a possession.</p><p>“To me, it starts in transition,” Atkinson said. “Rebound and push. We definitely want to see more of that because the skill level is undeniable. The passing is elite, but we do want to get him more downhill. Can he get a little more aggressive to the rim when he’s pushing it?”</p><p>Cleveland’s new head coach is also looking for Mobley to create more second-chance opportunities for the Cavs this year. The team was one of nine to not average double-digit offensive rebounds per game a season ago.</p><p>“For the athlete he is, can he be on the offensive boards a little more?” Atkinson said. “Can he win us more possessions? I think you’ll see that for him. I think you’ll see an emphasis.”</p><p>The final area Atkinson believes Mobley can make a difference is the perimeter. While Mobley has shown potential as a three-point threat, it hasn’t fully clicked either. Last season, Mobley averaged at least one three-point attempt per game for the first time. But, if Atkinson can get Mobley fired away from outside, it will be impossible to defend Cleveland.</p><p>“Yes, we want him to shoot threes, but I don’t know if it’s like Brook Lopez at nine a game, right?” Atkinson said. “There’s just going to be a balance. But I think the focus of those first things I [talked] about and the three-point shooting, it’s going to come. It’s going to evolve.”</p><p>At the end of last season, it was clear Mobley’s offensive arsenal is relatively undeveloped. Now that he is preparing to head into his fourth season, many expect a jump from the former No. 3 overall pick. With Atkinson’s plan underway, it certainly feels realistic for Mobley to live up to his offensive potential and support Mitchell finally.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Evan Mobley, Donovan Mitchell headline Cavs’ offensive plans under Kenny Atkinson

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/why-cavs-havent-brought-evan-mobleys-brother-back');   ga('set', 'title', 'Why Cavs haven’t brought Evan Mobley’s brother back for 2024-25 season');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Why-Cavs-havent-brought-Evan-Mobleys-brother-back-for-2024-25-season.jpg"></figure><h1>Why Cavs haven’t brought Evan Mobley’s brother back for 2024-25 season</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-09-13T07:48:59-07:00">September 13th, 7:48am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-09-13T08:29:42-07:00">September 13th, 8:29am</time><address><a href="https://www.downeuclid.com">Evan Dammarell</a>Evan Dammarell is an award-winning sports journalist covering all things Cleveland, including the Cavs, right off the shores of Lake Erie. Follow him on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>With less than a month to go until training camp, the Cleveland Cavaliers have recently made several roster moves. After signing Tristan Thompson to a veteran minimum deal, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/how-tristan-thompson-signing-impacts-cavs-roster-decisions">the Cavs are locked into 14 players on their active roster</a>. After bringing over Luke Travers, re-signing Emoni Bates, and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/cavs-news-cleveland-signing-former-2nd-round-pick-two-way-contract">signing J.T. Thor</a>, Cleveland is also at its limit for two-way signings.</p><p>Since the Cavs are typically a team that only carries 14 players on their active roster heading into the regular season, Isaiah Mobley, the older brother of Evan Mobley, could currently be the odd man out.</p><p>A former second-round pick by Cleveland in the 2022 NBA Draft, the elder Mobley has been on two-way contracts his entire Cavs tenure. In that stretch, Mobley’s counting stats haven’t been much, averaging 2.5 points on 42.3% shooting and 1.4 rebounds.</p><p>However, to be fair to Mobley, he’s only averaged 7.1 minutes per game in 22 total appearances in the NBA. Instead, Mobley has done most of his damage with the Cleveland Charge, Cleveland’s NBA G League affiliate.</p><p>With the Charge, Mobley <a href="https://www.basketball-reference.com/gleague/players/m/mobleis01d.html" rel="noopener">has averaged</a> 22.1 points, 9.9 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 1.2 blocks in 34.7 minutes per game. Mobley has also connected on 33.3% of his 3-point attempts and 50.0% of his overall field-goal attempts.</p><p>Moreover, Mobley was a G League All-Star last season, carried the Charge in the 2022-23 playoffs, and was the Finals MVP for the Cavs’ Las Vegas Summer League championship. However, those accomplishments didn’t bring him that much closer to his goal, given that success was coming at center—a position he doesn’t have the build to thrive at in the NBA.</p><h2><b>Can Isaiah Mobley stick with the Cavs long term?</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Isaiah-Mobley-dribbles-Cavs.jpg"><figcaption>David Richard-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Mobley is a true power forward at the NBA level, unlike his younger brother, who can play either power forward or center. Simply put, there aren’t many 6-foot-8 centers that positively impact the NBA.</p><p>The same can’t be said about the G League. The lack of quality interior play is a talent gap between the two leagues. This is where the elder Mobley thrived for the better part of a year and a half. But at the NBA level, it can’t translate.</p><p>That’s why you saw the Cavs sign Thompson instead of Mobley to act as the team’s third big man. Cleveland’s current situation at power forward, with Georges Niang and Dean Wade as the backups behind the younger Mobley, also keeps his elder brother from backing him up.</p><p>Would the Cavs love more outside shooting at power forward? Absolutely. However, Mobley is still adjusting to playing strictly the four at the NBA level in the G League, keeping him from being on Cleveland’s opening-night roster.</p><p>But the Cavs keeping all three two-way spots filled makes Mobley’s future with the team tricky. It’s even trickier when Mobley is technically an unrestricted free agent. Mobley didn’t play for Cleveland during Summer League. <a href="https://basketnews.com/news-208727-building-team-bahamas-pitch-to-nba-stars-latest-on-klay-and-the-future.html" rel="noopener">His last on-court appearance</a> was during the Bahamian National Team workouts. Other than that, it’s been crickets for the elder Mobley.</p><p>Mobley’s open free-agency market hasn’t had any traction, so there’s a good chance he’s back with the Cavs for training camp. However, it won’t be on a guaranteed deal. Instead, it will probably be on an Exhibit 10 contract, which would send Mobley back to the Charge unless he somehow made the team.</p><p>Again, Cleveland isn’t a team that usually has a full roster entering the regular season. So while Mobley could buck that trend, it feels more likely that he’ll be back with the Charge next season. It’ll be another step for Mobley to get to the NBA, and hopefully, it’s with the Cavs for most of his career.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Why Cavs haven’t brought Evan Mobley’s brother back for 2024-25 season

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/evan-mobley-net-worth');   ga('set', 'title', 'Evan Mobley’s net worth in 2024');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Evan-Mobleys-net-worth-in-2024.jpg"></figure><h1>Evan Mobley’s net worth in 2024</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-09-10T15:13:57-07:00">September 10th, 3:13pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-09-10T15:13:57-07:00">September 10th, 3:13pm</time><address><a href="https://www.facebook.com/spencersee10" rel="facebook">Spencer See</a>Spencer See is a part-time writer at ClutchPoints focusing on the NBA, evergreen content and celebrity lifestyle. He is also a lifelong fan of LeBron James. In his free time, he either goes fishing or watches basketball.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Evan Mobley’s net worth in 2024 is $15 million. Mobley is a professional basketball player who currently plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA and just signed a big contract extension. He is an NBA All-Rookie First Team player and an NBA All-Defensive First Team selection. Let’s take a closer look at Evan Mobley’s net worth in 2024.</p><h2><b>What is Evan Mobley’s net worth in 2024?: $15 million (estimate)</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Evan-Mobley-in-the-Elite-Eight.jpg"><figcaption>Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Evan Mobley’s net worth in 2024 <a href="https://www.sportskeeda.com/basketball/evan-mobley-net-worth" rel="noopener">is $15 million</a>. This is according to reputable outlets such as Sportskeeda.</p><p>Evan Mobley was born on June 18, 2001, in San Diego. He attended Rancho Christian School. Here, he kick-started his amateur basketball career. As a senior, Mobley put up 20.5 points, 12.2 rebounds, 5.2 blocks and 4.6 assists per game.</p><p>He finished his prep basketball career as a McDonald’s All-American and the Morgan Wooten National High School Player of the Year. He also became a two-time Gatorade California Player of the Year.</p><p>Coming out of high school, Mobley was <a href="https://www.espn.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/231096/evan-mobley" rel="noopener">considered to be a five-star prospect</a>, according to ESPN. He received offers from several college basketball programs. These included Washington, UCLA, Stanford, San Diego State, Alabama, and USC. Mobley eventually committed to USC.</p><p>Mobley was a one-and-done prospect for USC. In his lone season in a Trojans uniform, Mobley put up 16.4 points, 8.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 2.9 blocks per game while shooting 58% from the field overall. The Trojans also posted a respectable 25-8 record before falling to Gonzaga, 85-66, in the West Regional Final of the NCAA Tournament.</p><p>Nevertheless, Mobley’s efforts were rewarded, collecting a handful of individual accolades at the college level. He was selected to the Pac-12 All-Freshman Team, Pac-12 All-Defensive Team, First team All-Pac-12, and Consensus Second Team All-American.</p><p>Mobley also earned Pac-12 Freshman of the Year honors, Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year Award, and the Pac-12 Player of the Year distinction. After only one season with USC, Mobley decided to forego his remaining years of college eligibility by officially declaring for the 2021 NBA Draft.</p><h2><b>Evan Mobley is drafted by the Cavaliers</b></h2><p>On draft night, the Cleveland Cavaliers selected Mobley in the first round with the third-overall pick.</p><p>Shortly after, Mobley agreed to a <a href="https://www.spotrac.com/nba/cleveland-cavaliers/evan-mobley-74110/transactions/" rel="noopener">four-year rookie contract</a> worth $36.7 million with the Cavaliers, according to Spotrac. In his rookie season, the first-round draft pick averaged 15.0 points, 8.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.7 blocks per game while shooting 51% from the field overall as the team’s starting power forward.</p><p>For his efforts, Mobley was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team. In addition to this, Mobley also finished as the runner-up to the 2022 NBA Rookie of the Year Award race.</p><p>A season later, Mobley improved his production to 16.2 points, 9.0 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 1.0 blocks per game while making 55% of his shots from the field overall.</p><p>By making his presence felt on the defensive end, the 6-foot-11 big man earned NBA All-Defensive First Team honors for the first time in his NBA career. Moreover, Mobley also finished third in the 2023 Defensive Player of the Year Award race.</p><h2><b>Evan Mobley helps Cavs return to playoffs</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Evan-Mobley-drives-to-the-basket.jpg"><figcaption>David Richard-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>But more importantly, Mobley was part of the Cavs squad in the 2022-23 season that made the postseason for the first time since 2018. By posting a 51-31 record, the Cavaliers entered the playoffs as the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference. This marked the franchise’s first playoff appearance since LeBron James’ departure.</p><p>Mobley tallied 9.8 points, 10.0 rebounds, and 1.2 rejections per game in his playoff debut. Unfortunately, Julius Randle and the New York Knicks proved to be too much for the inexperienced Cavaliers. The Knicks went on to dispatch the Cavaliers in five games as early as the first round.</p><p>In the 2023-24 season, Mobley and the Cavaliers returned to the playoffs as the fourth seed once again. This time, the Cavs moved past the first round with a thrilling seven-game series win over the Orlando Magic before falling in five games to the eventual NBA champion Boston Celtics.</p><p>Mobley registered another stellar year. He is currently putting up 15.7 points, 9.4 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.4 blocks per game in the regular season. He added 16.0 points, 9.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 2.2 blocks per game in the 2024 playoffs.</p><p>Following the season, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/cavaliers-news-evan-mobley-secures-monster-extension-deal-with-cleveland">Cavaliers signed Mobley</a> to a five-year, $224 million contract extension. The max rookie extension could end up being worth as much as $269 million.</p><h2><b>Evan Mobley’s endorsement deals</b></h2><p>Given that Mobley is one of the most talented prospects responsible for the rise of the Cavaliers, it isn’t surprising that major brands wanted to take advantage of his rising NBA career. Some of the major brands that have partnered up with the Cavs center include adidas, Panini, AT&amp;T, New Era Cap, and Chipotle.</p><p>According to <a href="https://www.si.com/college/usc/basketball/evan-mobley-signs-mega-deal#:~:text=Projected%20first%20round%20pick%20Evan,with%20the%20three%20stripe%20brand." rel="noopener">reports</a>, Mobley’s endorsement deal with adidas that he signed back in 2021 was a long-term deal. However, specific terms of the deal weren’t disclosed to the public.</p><p>Nevertheless, were you at all stunned by Evan Mobley’s net worth in 2024?</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Evan Mobley’s net worth in 2024

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/cavs-news-jarrett-allens-extension-a-bigger-belief-in-evan-mobley');   ga('set', 'title', 'Jarrett Allen’s extension a bigger belief in Evan Mobley');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Jarrett-Allens-extension-a-bigger-belief-in-Evan-Mobley.jpg"></figure><h1>Jarrett Allen’s extension a bigger belief in Evan Mobley</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-07-31T15:52:55-07:00">July 31st, 3:52pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-07-31T15:52:55-07:00">July 31st, 3:52pm</time><address><a href="https://www.downeuclid.com">Evan Dammarell</a>Evan Dammarell is an award-winning sports journalist covering all things Cleveland, including the Cavs, right off the shores of Lake Erie. Follow him on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram. He can also be found three to five times weekly on Locked On Cavs, a part of the Locked On Podcast Network.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Mini-Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>To the frustration of some fans, the Cleveland Cavaliers have kept things in-house this offseason. Cleveland already <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/cavs-news-donovan-mitchell-agrees-contract-extension">signed Donovan Mitchell</a> and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/cavaliers-news-evan-mobley-secures-monster-extension-deal-with-cleveland">Evan Mobley to lucrative maximum contract</a> extensions. Now, the Cavs have completed the trifecta, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/cavs-news-jarrett-allen-cleveland-agree-3-year-91-million-extension">signing Jarrett Allen</a> to a three-year, $91 million maximum contract extension.</p><p>Locking up Mitchell, Mobley and Allen echoes the sentiment Cleveland has had all offseason. They were never looking to move on from any member of their core four. Instead, they continued believing this group was on the precipice of winning a championship and locking it down for the foreseeable future.</p><p>Granted, there will still be questions about how this foursome fits for the Cavs, especially between Mobley and Allen. Last season, neither showed signs of being floor-stretching big men until Mobley tried to implement a perimeter shot into his game. Regardless, Mobley’s shooting touch didn’t fully manifest, and, at times, Cleveland looked crowded on the interior and struggled to find consistent offense.</p><p>That concern clearly never came up in conversations between the Cavs and either Mobley or Allen’s camps. Instead, Cleveland committed $366.2 million between the two players for nearly the next half-decade. While that amount is more than the GDP of the Marshall Islands and Tuvalu combined, it’s clear that the Cavs believe in this duo and its long-term fit.</p><h2><b>How the Cavs duo of Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen can work long-term</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Mobley-Allen-Block-Cavs-Kings.jpg"><figcaption>Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption></figure><p>Jarrett Allen will never become a floor-stretching, shot-blocking big like Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez that will make this partnership work. Instead, the pressure lies on Mobley and, more importantly, head coach Kenny Atkinson to make Mobley’s three-point shooting and his playmaking a much more reliable weapon in his offensive repertoire.</p><p>Thankfully, not seeing Mobley’s potential isn’t the dilemma for Atkinson. Consistently carving out a space for him to continuously show those skills. Using Mobley more often as a play initiator is one way Atkinson intends to achieve that. Another is utilizing Mobley as the big man in five-out sets, surrounding him with spacing. Atkinson has a vision, and with the money Cleveland committed to him as head coach and to Mobley and Allen, they believe Atkinson is the man for the job.</p><p>“With the roster that’s in place, there’s enough to take that next step, no doubt about it,” Atkinson said. But Evan is a big piece of that. I’m going to feel a huge responsibility to help him get to that top 15, top 20 [player in the league], whatever it is, top five. Why not? The skill level, the athleticism, and the human being, I don’t see why we can’t.”</p><p>Cleveland won’t see the transformation of this partnership between Allen and Mobley overnight. But with the money the Cavs committed to this duo with either extension, the belief is that they’ll get there sooner rather than later under Atkinson. It all hinges on Mobley’s development, and thankfully, he’s shown signs of being a floor-spacing, do-it-all, two-way big man. With Atkinson spearheading Mobley’s growth, the results should manifest throughout the season, and when things finally click, Cleveland will be nearly impossible to score or defend against.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Jarrett Allen’s extension a bigger belief in Evan Mobley

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/cavs-news-cleveland-president-sheds-light-evan-mobley-decision');   ga('set', 'title', 'Cavs president sheds light on $269 million Evan Mobley decision');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CAVS-NATION-Cavs-news-Cleveland-president-sheds-light-on-269-million-Evan-Mobley-decision.jpg"></figure><h1>Cavs president sheds light on $269 million Evan Mobley decision</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-07-23T07:32:10-07:00">July 23rd, 7:32am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-07-23T07:32:10-07:00">July 23rd, 7:32am</time><address><a href="https://www.downeuclid.com">Evan Dammarell</a>Evan Dammarell is an award-winning sports journalist covering all things Cleveland, including the Cavs, right off the shores of Lake Erie. Follow him on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram. He can also be found three to five times weekly on Locked On Cavs, a part of the Locked On Podcast Network.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Fans’ response to the news that <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/cavaliers-news-evan-mobley-secures-monster-extension-deal-with-cleveland">Evan Mobley had signed </a>a full-scale rookie max extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers was mixed. Some viewed it as an overpay since Mobley is a relatively raw and unrefined offensive player. Others viewed it as <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/cavs-news-why-cleveland-224-million-evan-mobley-contract-extension-isnt-overpay">Mobley being worth every</a> penny to the Cavs. Since, without Mobley, they wouldn’t be where they’re at right now.</p><p>Regardless, when Cleveland <a href="https://www.nba.com/cavaliers/news/releases-evan-mobley-extension-240722" rel="noopener">officially signed Mobley</a>, it was clear the organization had zero regrets. They even called him a franchise cornerstone, only scratching the surface of his potential.</p><p>“We are thrilled to sign Evan to a long-term extension, solidifying his place as a cornerstone of our franchise,” said Cavs President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman. “Evan has quickly established himself as one of the premier defensive players in the league, and we’ve only scratched the surface of his overall potential.</p><p>“Since drafting him, he only knows winning basketball and has proven to be pivotal to our team’s success. His exceptional work ethic, versatility, and commitment to excellence both on and off the court truly embody what it means to be a Cleveland Cavalier. We believe Evan’s best basketball is still ahead of him, and we couldn’t be more excited to continue building something special together for many years to come.”</p><h2><b>What’s next for Evan Mobley?</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Mobley-Attacks-Wagner.jpg"><figcaption>David Richard-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption></figure><p>Last season, the 23-year-old is coming off another impressive campaign to match his first two NBA seasons. While he didn’t earn All-Defensive honors again, Mobley still averaged 15.7 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game. Most impressively, he shot a career-high 37.3 percent on three-pointers.</p><p>But to tap into the potential mentioned above, Mobley will need to see an increase in his offensive production. Thankfully, under new head coach Kenny Atkinson, there appears to be a vision to help Mobley shine.</p><p>“He’s so multi-talented,” said Atkinson about Mobley. “That was a big part of our discussion during the process, how to get him to the next level. I think, first of all, he’s 22 years old, so he’s just naturally going to grow. That’s exciting just with the talent. But I do think we can schematically get the ball in his hands more, quite honestly.</p><p>“It’s going to be in multiple ways,” Atkinson continued. “I think when you have a guy that versatile, it could be him in transition bringing the ball up, it could be him handling in a five-out situation, or him handling in pick and roll. I think there are creative things we can do to help him.”</p><p>Mobley’s ascending into an all-around big man, and Cleveland’s best player is already quickly developing. So, the Cavs wasted no time giving him every penny they could in an extension. With Mobley leading the charge alongside Donovan Mitchell, the future of Cavs basketball is bright.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Cavs president sheds light on $269 million Evan Mobley decision

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Follow him on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram. He can also be found three to five times weekly on Locked On Cavs, a part of the Locked On Podcast Network.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>When news broke that the Cleveland Cavaliers and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/how-cavs-will-turn-evan-mobley-true-star-under-kenny-atkinson">star big man Evan Mobley</a> to a five-year, $224 million <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/cavaliers-news-evan-mobley-secures-monster-extension-deal-with-cleveland">maximum rookie-scale extension</a> that could be worth <a href="https://www.spotrac.com/nba/player/_/id/74110/evan-mobley" rel="noopener">nearly $270 million</a>, it seemed like the obvious next step in Cleveland’s offseason plans. Sure, Mobley might still have questions about his perimeter game, playmaking, and whether or not he’s best suited as a power forward or center.</p><p>To some, this mammoth deal might seem like an even more significant overpayment for Mobley’s services, considering the questions surrounding his offensive game. However, if it weren’t for Mobley, the Cavs wouldn’t be where they are today, and the notion of an overpayment seems shortsighted.</p><p>Granted, having Donovan Mitchell on the roster helps make life easier for Cleveland. But there’s still only so much Mitchell can do on the court most nights, and that’s where Mobley’s actual value comes to light.</p><h2><b>Why Evan Mobley is priceless to the Cavs</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Mobley-Dribbles-Basketball.jpg"><figcaption>David Richard-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption></figure><p>Cleveland was among the NBA’s worst when the Cavs took Mobley with the No. 3 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. But, the moment Mobley took the floor for the Cavs, he was a spark on the defensive side of the ball, frustrating opponents with his multifaceted abilities.</p><p>That spark from Mobley eventually became a flame, leading Cleveland from 22 wins the year before to 44 wins in Mobley’s rookie season. If it weren’t for a late-season meltdown during the Play-In tournament, Mobley’s sudden impact would’ve gotten the Cavaliers to the playoffs even before the idea of Mitchell joining the team was even possible.</p><p>In his rookie year, Mobley set the standard for Cleveland to be a winning organization again. But when Mitchell arrived in Mobley’s sophomore season, the standard only became emboldened. With Mitchell and Mobley locked in, Cleveland’s future is set, and that standard is now the expectation for the team. Now, the Cavs can build towards becoming a legitimate title threat again because of Mobley’s otherwordly two-way game and potential.</p><p>That’s why Cleveland signing Mobley to such a lucrative contract remains a no-brainer, only second in price behind Mitchell’s when both extensions kick in. It acknowledges that the Cavs wouldn’t be in the position they’re currently in without Mobley and that Mitchell needs Mobley’s star power alongside him. It also acknowledges that Cleveland believes in the mammoth potential Mobley still has to grow into, where he hopefully surpasses Mitchell one day, and the roles between both players reverse.</p><p>Sure, those questions about his offensive game still exist. However, those same questions should be answered more under new head coach Kenny Atkinson, an offensive development guru, and his vision for putting the finishing touches on Mobley’s game. Once those answers come to light, they will further finalize what moves the Cavs need to make to build around Mitchell and Mobley. But, more importantly, they will also show how much potential there still really is in Mobley despite a rock-solid foundation and body of work with Cleveland.</p><p>The team has locked in their star dynamic duo, believing that Mobley will soon lead Cleveland to more than just the postseason but toward championships. There’s still a bit to go until they reach that point, but the Cavs signing Mobley to an extension acknowledges that he can soon push them to new heights.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Why Cavs $224 million Evan Mobley contract extension isn’t an overpay

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);   ga('set', 'page', '/cavs-news-269-million-evan-mobley-decision-draws-mixed-fan-reactions');   ga('set', 'title', 'Cavs’ $269 million Evan Mobley decision draws mixed fan reactions');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.cavsnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Clevelands-269-million-Evan-Mobley-decision-draws-mixed-fan-reactions.jpg"></figure><h1>Cavs’ $269 million Evan Mobley decision draws mixed fan reactions</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-07-20T20:51:24-07:00">July 20th, 8:51pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-07-20T20:54:32-07:00">July 20th, 8:54pm</time><address><a>Christopher Smith</a>Christopher Smith is an Associate Editor and covers the Chicago Sky for ClutchPoints. The Aurora, IL native earned a degree in philosophy from Creighton University, where he also competed as a Division 1 Cross Country runner.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Cavs News</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Cleveland Cavaliers have a good problem on their hands. They have a roster full of young talent, and rising fourth-year forward Evan Mobley is no exception. Mobley’s growth and bright future earned him a five-year, $269 million <a href="https://cavsnation.com/nba-rumors-evan-mobley-cavs-contract-extension-soon">contract with the Cavs</a>. However, <a href="https://x.com/wojespn/status/1814840035352461537" rel="noopener">fans on social media are split</a> about the news.</p><p>One user noted how <a href="https://cavsnation.com/cavs-news-evan-mobley-reason-hiring-kenny-atkinson">Evan Mobley’s steady production</a> and capacity for improvement are worth the Cavs’ contract investment.</p><p>“Now you like that if you are a fan of Cleveland, mainly because this young man gives you 16 and 10 at the power forward position nevermind the fact that he just turned 23 years old. You only hope he continues to develop as an offensive threat,” the fan wrote on X, formerly Twitter.</p><p>Others agreed with the fan.</p><p>“Good contract. He’s very underrated with a bright future,” one fan commented.</p><p>“Great move. He’s a franchise player,” another fan added.</p><p>However, others were critical of Mobley’s extension.</p><p>“That is a nasty overpay, but they don’t get a choice can’t blame them,” one fan claimed.</p><p>“$70 million a year for Evan Mobley is insanity,” another user wrote.</p><p>The Cavs’ deal with Mobley is quite lucrative. Yet, the team has confidence he can grow into a star. Mobley earned First-Team All-Defensive honors and was third in Defensive Player of the Year voting in 2022. In addition, he is one of four players with 300 blocks and 150 steals since he entered the league, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Anthony Davis, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Rudy Gobert are the others.</p><p>Mobley has averaged 16.0 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 2.2 blocks in 12 NBA playoff games. He has averaged similar numbers during the regular season. As fans mentioned, Mobley is just 23 years old and has plenty of room to grow as a versatile two-way player.</p><p>It will be exciting to watch Evan Mobley continue to grow into a star role with the Cavs after his big contract move.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Cavs' $269 million Evan Mobley decision draws mixed fan reactions

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/cavaliers-news-evan-mobley-secures-monster-extension-deal-with-cleveland');   ga('set', 'title', 'Evan Mobley secures monster extension deal with Cavaliers');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Evan-Mobley-secures-monster-extension-deal-with-Cavs.jpg"></figure><h1>Evan Mobley secures monster extension deal with Cavaliers</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-07-20T19:02:18-07:00">July 20th, 7:02pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-07-21T08:35:51-07:00">July 21st, 8:35am</time><address><a>Christopher Smith</a>Christopher Smith is an associate editor covering a variety of sports with a beat focus on the Chicago Sky for ClutchPoints. The Aurora, Illinois native earned a degree in philosophy from Creighton University, where he also competed as a Division 1 Cross Country runner.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Cleveland Cavaliers have some of the brightest young talent in the NBA and rising fourth-year forward Evan Mobley is no exception. Mobley’s growth <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/2024-nba-cup-east-group-c-breakdown-predictions">with the Cavs</a> is being rewarded by a lucrative contract extension.</p><p>Mobley and the Cavs have agreed on a <a href="https://x.com/wojespn/status/1814840035352461537" rel="noopener">five-year, $224 million</a> maximum rookie contract extension that could become worth as much as $269 million, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports. The moves set Mobley up to continue being a long-term part of Cleveland’s core. After entering the league as a high-upside, versatile defender with scoring potential, Mobley has seen tremendous growth.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/how-cavs-will-turn-evan-mobley-true-star-under-kenny-atkinson">Evan Mobley joined</a> the Cavaliers in 2021 when the team selected him with the third overall pick in the draft. Mobley entered the league highly touted. He earned Pac-12 Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year honors with USC. In addition, he was a consensus All-American.</p><p>Mobley built a great foundation with the Cavs during his rookie year. He averaged 15.0 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks per game. One year later, Mobley made a notable improvement. He averaged a career-high 16.2 points to go with 9.0 rebounds and 1.5 blocks. Mobley’s all-around defensive efforts earned him his first All-Defensive honor (First-Team) in 2022-23.</p><p>The 23-year-old is coming off another impressive season in 203-24. Mobley held averages of 15.7 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game. Most impressively, he shot a career-high 37.3 percent on three-pointers.</p><p>Evan Mobley’s all-around game is quickly developing, and the Cavs wasted no time giving a larger contract.</p><h2><b>Evan Mobley looks to take next steps with Cavaliers</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Evan-Mobley-shooting-a-free-throw.jpg"><figcaption>David Richard-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption></figure><p>The Cavs gained new leadership during the 2024 offseason with the hiring of former Brooklyn Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson. Atkinson played a major part in Jarrett Allen’s development when the center played for the Nets from 2017 to 2021. Allen eventually became an All-Star and Atkinson believes Mobley has a similar fate.</p><p>“Evan will be an All-Star. I think we all know that,” Atkinson said in early July, per ClutchPoints’ Cavaliers Reporter Evan Dammarell. “You’ve got four All-Stars, and we’ve got to make it work. That’s part of the reason I’m here. The talent’s there so it’s just we’re going to work on tweaking this where we maximize those guys… I love ‘em together, quite honestly.”</p><p>Atkinson believes Mobley’s all-around skillset will reap massive benefits.</p><p>“He’s so multi-talented,” said Atkinson about Mobley. “That was a big part of our discussion during the process, how to get him to the next level. I think, first of all, he’s 22 years old, so he’s just naturally going to grow. That’s exciting just with the talent. But I do think we can schematically get the ball in his hands more, quite honestly.</p><p>“It’s going to be in multiple ways,” Atkinson continued. “I think when you have a guy that versatile, it could be him in transition bringing the ball up, it could be him handling in a five-out situation, or him handling in pick and roll. I think there are creative things we can do to help him.”</p><p>It will be exciting to watch Evan Mobley’s growth amid his well-deserved contract extension.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Evan Mobley secures monster extension deal with Cavaliers

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);   ga('set', 'page', '/nba-rumors-evan-mobley-cavs-contract-extension-soon');   ga('set', 'title', 'NBA rumors: Evan Mobley getting Cavs max contract extension ‘soon’');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.cavsnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/7897ff9c-3fb4-11ef-9807-8ac211a1ea0a.avif"></figure><h1>NBA rumors: Evan Mobley getting Cavs max contract extension ‘soon’</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-07-11T11:49:07-07:00">July 11th, 11:49am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-07-11T11:49:07-07:00">July 11th, 11:49am</time><address><a>Matt Wadleigh</a>Matthew Wadleigh was born and raised in Oceanside and resides in Fresno. He lives with his wife and two dogs. He is a huge Southern California sports fan and a retired member of the Fresno State drumline.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Cavs News</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Cleveland Cavaliers are having a busy free agency period. They already signed Donovan Mitchell to a <a href="https://cavsnation.com/cavs-news-donovan-mitchell-immediate-reaction-150-3-million-contract-extension">$150 million contract extension</a> to keep him in town for the foreseeable future. Next up is finding a way to lock up Evan Mobley for the future.</p><p>As it turns out, the Cavs are close to getting a deal done with Mobley, with reports stating that it could come in the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&amp;v=Xj5sOTuCS4s&amp;t=207s" rel="noopener">near future</a>, as ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reported during an episode of 5 Good Minutes With Windy.</p><p>“I would expect the contract to be done somewhat soon,” Windhorst said. “I think the Cavs are willing to give him the max, and quite frankly, they don’t have a leg to stand on now that the guys around him in their draft class with comparable statistics and comparable futures have gotten the max.”</p><p>However, Windhorst admits there is no update on the situation involving Darius Garland, but as of now, the Cavs point guard has not requested a trade.</p><h2><b>Evan Mobley’s successful run with the Cavs </b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.cavsnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Cavaliers-forward-Evan-Mobley-4-returns-the-ball-against-the-Boston-Celtics.jpg"><figcaption>© David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption></figure><p>Mobley has been a <a href="https://cavsnation.com/cavs-news-evan-mobley-duplicates-lebron-james-masterpiece-in-stunning-upset-of-celtics">huge part of the Cavs roster</a> since being selected third overall out of USC in the 2021 NBA Draft, so keeping him in Cleveland has to be a priority for the front office. And, as Windhorst states, the expectation is that it will be done somewhat soon.</p><p>In his rookie year, Mobley averaged 15 PPG with 8.3 rebounds and 1.7 blocks. In 2023-2024, he averaged 15.7 PPG with 9.4 rebounds and had 16 PPG in the playoff run, including a 33-point outburst in the Cavs’ final playoff game against the Boston Celtics. However, Mobley had a series of injuries that resulted in him playing just 50n regular seasons games this past season, so the hope is he can get healthy and be ready for the long season.</p><p>So, there is no shortage of NBA teams that would give Evan Mobley max money, which puts pressure on the Cavs to get a deal done before his current deal runs out. Mobley’s accolades in his brief NBA career include All-Rookie First-Team and being named All-Defensive First-Team in 2023.</p><p>The Cavs hired Kenny Atkinson as the head coach, replacing JB Bickerstaff who became the new coach for the Detroit Pistons. And, <a href="https://cavsnation.com/cavs-news-evan-mobley-reason-hiring-kenny-atkinson">Mobley made a big impact</a> on Atkinson, per a report from Chris Fedor.</p><p>“Sources say Mobley, one of the franchise pillars, was a primary talking point during Atkinson’s many interviews with Cleveland’s brain trust — either over the phone, via Zoom or in person. Atkinson laid out a detailed plan for Mobley’s development and offensive usage, some of which Atkinson revealed Monday afternoon, saying that Mobley could perhaps one day become a top 5 player.”</p><p>The Cavs made the Eastern Conference semifinals before losing to the Boston Celtics in five games, and Evan Mobley’s role on this team is a big one. After they extended Donovan Mitchell, the next man up for a new contract should be Evan Mobley, and the fact that a deal should be done soon is good news for the Cavs.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

NBA rumors: Evan Mobley getting Cavs max contract extension ‘soon’

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);   ga('set', 'page', '/cavs-news-evan-mobley-reason-hiring-kenny-atkinson');   ga('set', 'title', 'Cavs’ Evan Mobley reason for hiring Kenny Atkinson');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.cavsnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Clevelands-Evan-Mobley-reason-for-hiring-Kenny-Atkinson.jpg"></figure><h1>Cavs’ Evan Mobley reason for hiring Kenny Atkinson</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-07-02T06:53:09-07:00">July 2nd, 6:53am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-07-02T06:53:09-07:00">July 2nd, 6:53am</time><address><a>Rexwell Villas</a>A Communications Arts graduate from the University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines, Rex claims to have JR Smith's conscience with his shot selection. He has won a basketball, a baseball, and a football championship in fantasy all within a year.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Cavs News</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Cleveland Cavaliers entered the 2024 offseason with a major item on their list, which was to find a replacement for JB Bickerstaff. The Cavs parted ways with Bickerstaff following a second-round exit from the 2024 NBA Playoffs where they got crushed by eventual NBA champions Boston Celtics.</p><p>Enter Kenny Atkinson, who <a href="https://cavsnation.com/cavs-news-cleveland-explains-kenny-atkinson-decision-official-statement">won the Cavs’ coaching gig</a> over New Orleans Pelicans assistant James Borrego. There is pressure riding on the shoulders of Atkinson right away, as Cleveland isn’t a team that is in the middle of a rebuild. He arrives in The Land on a team ready-made for the playoffs, and if the Cavs are to go much deeper in the postseason than they did this year, they would need Atkinson to perfectly utilize the team’s top weapons, including Evan Mobley.</p><h2><b>Kenny Atkinson has big plans for Evan Mobley</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.cavsnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Jarrett_Allen_Evan_Mobley_and_Donovan_Mitchell.jpg"><figcaption>Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption></figure><p>The big man was said to be <a href="https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2024/07/why-cavs-kenny-atkinson-are-the-right-fit-for-one-another.html" rel="noopener">among the focal points</a> during Atkinson’s interviews with the Cavaliers, according to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com.</p><p>“Sources say Mobley, one of the franchise pillars, was a primary talking point during Atkinson’s many interviews with Cleveland’s brain trust — either over the phone, via Zoom or in person. Atkinson laid out a detailed plan for Mobley’s development and offensive usage, some of which Atkinson revealed Monday afternoon, saying that Mobley could perhaps one day become a top 5 player.”</p><p>Mobley, who turned just 23 years old last June, is considered part of the Cavs’ long-term plans. He’s someone Atkinson has a big responsibility of developing into a franchise player, notwithstanding the presence of the likes of Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell.</p><p>The 2024-25 NBA season projects to be a crucial juncture in the young career of Mobley with respect to the Cavaliers’ vision for him. The Cavs exercised their player option on Mobley for the next season worth $11.227 million before he becomes a restricted free agent in 2025. It’s safe to say that the Cavaliers will be showing him massive extension money long before he hits next year’s NBA free agency market. One question, though, is how good will he look on the floor in Atkinson’s first season calling the shots for the Cavs.</p><p>Atkinson offered some insights on how he’d orchestrate the Cavaliers’ offense with Mobley in mind.</p><p>“That was a big part of our discussion during the process, how to get him to the next level,” Atkinson said of Mobley.</p><p>“He’s 22 years old so he’s just naturally going to grow. That’s exciting just with the talent. But I do think we can schematically get the ball in his hands more quite honestly. It’s going to be in multiple ways. I think when you have a guy that versatile, it could be him in transition bringing the ball up, it could be him handling in a five out situation or him handling in pick and roll.”</p><p>Mitchell and Garland will very much likely continue to be the top two options in the next season for the Cavs’ offense, but perhaps Mobley can be <a href="https://cavsnation.com/cavs-news-jarrett-allen-wants-evan-mobley-shooting-more-threes">expected to see his role expand</a>, given how much Atkinson seems to like the big man from USC.</p><p>Last season, the Cavs’ offense ranked just <a href="https://dunksandthrees.com/">18th in the league</a> in the last campaign with only a 114.6 adjusted offensive rating.  Cleveland’s chief rivals in the East were way ahead of them in that area. The Boston Celtics (122.0) were No. 1 overall, the Indiana Pacers were second (120.1), the Milwaukee Bucks (117.6) were sixth, and the New York Knicks were eighth (117.4). Improving on those numbers and closing — if not surpassing — the gap between them and those clubs will be among the challenges in front of Atkinson, who will look to further extract Mobley’s immense potential.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Cavs' Evan Mobley reason for hiring Kenny Atkinson

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/how-cavs-will-turn-evan-mobley-true-star-under-kenny-atkinson');   ga('set', 'title', 'How Cavs will turn Evan Mobley into a true star under Kenny Atkinson');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/How-Cavs-will-turn-Evan-Mobley-into-a-true-star-under-Kenny-Atkinson.jpg"></figure><h1>How Cavs will turn Evan Mobley into a true star under Kenny Atkinson</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-07-01T16:59:17-07:00">July 1st, 4:59pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-07-01T16:59:17-07:00">July 1st, 4:59pm</time><address><a href="https://www.downeuclid.com">Evan Dammarell</a>Evan Dammarell is an award-winning sports journalist covering all things Cleveland, including the Cavs, right off the shores of Lake Erie. Follow him on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram. He can also be found three to five times weekly on Locked On Cavs, a part of the Locked On Podcast Network.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>When the Cleveland Cavaliers named Kenny Atkinson the franchise’s next head coach, it seemed like a step in the right direction. Out was J.B. Bickerstaff, a defensive tactician whose offensive schemes left much to be desired, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/why-cavs-hired-kenny-atkinson-over-james-borrego">and in was Atkinson</a>, a seasoned coach who believed in playing with pace and space.</p><p>However, regardless of whether it was Atkinson or not as the team’s next head coach, questions still remained: How would the next head coach <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/cavs-3-players-must-avoid-in-free-agency-after-2024-nba-draft">make the Cavs gel</a> on offense and, more importantly, how would the next head coach make Evan Mobley the Robin to Donovan Mitchell’s Batman?</p><p>Interestingly enough, Atkinson admitted during his first press conference as Cleveland’s head coach that the Cavs, as <a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/cleveland-cavaliers-2024-nba-offseason-preview-there-are-some-questions-to-address-133415478.html" rel="noopener">they are currently equipped</a>, can win a championship with Mitchell leading the charge. Moreover, when Atkinson shared his vision of utilizing Mobley, it seemed like the lingering questions surrounding Cleveland were finding answers.</p><p>“Evan will be an All-Star. I think we all know that,” said Atkinson. “You’ve got four All-Stars, and we’ve got to make it work. That’s part of the reason I’m here.”</p><p>“the talent’s there so it’s just we’re going to work on tweaking this where we maximize those guys,” Atkinson continued. “I love ‘em together, quite honestly.”</p><h2>Kenny Atkinson’s vision for Evan Mobley could lead to stardom</h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Mobley-makes-pass.jpg"><figcaption>Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption></figure><p>When solving the puzzle surrounding Mobley’s offensive capabilities, Atkinson made the big man’s evolutionary plan simple: Get him the ball and get out of his way. Early into his NBA career, Mobley has showcased a unique ability to pass the ball and run plays like a franchise point guard. But up to this point, there have only been flashes of Mobley’s playmaking potential, and the big man is seemingly waiting for someone to empower him to put it all together.</p><p>However, in Atkinson’s eyes, the belief in Mobley as a playmaker is rock solid and could be the key to empowering his passing ability. Under Atkinson, that would mean calling Mobley’s number to bring the ball up in the half-court, similar to how the head coach’s offense with the Golden State Warriors leaned on Draymond Green to initiate certain sets.</p><p>“He’s so multi-talented,” said Atkinson about Mobley. “That was a big part of our discussion during the process, how to get him to the next level. I think, first of all, he’s 22 years old, so he’s just naturally going to grow. That’s exciting just with the talent. But I do think we can schematically get the ball in his hands more, quite honestly.</p><p>“It’s going to be in multiple ways,” Atkinson continued. “I think when you have a guy that versatile, it could be him in transition bringing the ball up, it could be him handling in a five-out situation, or him handling in pick and roll. I think there are creative things we can do to help him.”</p><p>Using Mobley as an offensive hub could keep opposing defenses guessing if Atkinson surrounded him with constant movement and shooting. Lineups featuring Mobley, Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Sam Merrill and Max Strus could become incredibly common next season, putting the finishing touches on the big man as a playmaker and allowing him to reach his next level on offense.</p><p>After a relatively disappointing third season, perhaps Atkinson is exactly what Mobley needs to bounce back and remind everyone what he’s capable of on the floor. The vision is there, and once Mobley gets more opportunities in Atkinson’s system, what was once a potential feature of Mobley’s game will become the new normal for the Cavs.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

How Cavs will turn Evan Mobley into a true star under Kenny Atkinson

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Jarrett Allen sustained a rib injury in Game 4 of their Round 1 series causing him to miss the last eight contests of the postseason. Furthermore, there were some reports mentioning that <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/cavs-news-donovan-mitchell-blasts-rumors-of-frustration-teammates-amid-trade-chatter">some Cavs teammates grew frustrated</a> of Allen’s absence in the biggest stage of the season.</p><p>Being on the sideline hindered the front-court depth of Cleveland, but it also gave ample opportunity for Evan Mobley to thrive as the lone big man on the floor. In the current generation of the NBA, the Cavaliers is the lone organization that starts two bigs who are both non-shooters, so trading Allen in the offseason is a plausible scenario.</p><p>With the uncertainty of the future of Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland, the Cavaliers can consider fortifying their rotation at the guard and wing positions. Thus, here are a couple of fantastic Jarrett Allen trade destinations.</p><h2><b>Phoenix Suns</b></h2><p>This would be the best-case scenario for the Phoenix Suns because Jarrett Allen is a <a href="https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/n/nurkiju01.html" rel="noopener">clear upgrade</a> from Jusuf Nurkic. The interior of the Suns was a massive hole that was exposed in their first-round matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves, but Allen will fill that void. However, the major issue is the Suns do not have enticing pieces that will convince the Cavaliers to pull the trigger.</p><p>Even if Allen in Phoenix seems like an intriguing situation, the feasibility is very low. Their draft capital is all gone from previous trades, most of their role players are free agents, and their other assets are not movable. A three-way trade is a possible outcome, so Phoenix must be aggressive in the negotiations if Cleveland puts Allen in the market.</p><h2><b>New Orleans Pelicans</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Cleveland-Cavaliers-center-Jarrett-Allen.jpg"><figcaption>Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption></figure><p>The New Orleans Pelicans are in dire need of a replacement for Jonas Valanciunas, so Jarrett Allen’s presence will be utilized immensely.</p><p>A similar issue would be the spacing on the offensive end because Allen and Zion Williamson are not known for their shooting prowess, but the Pelicans’ defense will be lethal.</p><p>Moreover, their versatility and rebounding will also improve because Allen has shown the capability to thrive against small-ball lineups. The issue of inserting either Valanciunas or Larry Nance Jr. will be mitigated with Allen’s arrival. With a youthful core, the future in New Orleans seems bright, so the camp of Allen would be pleased to see him in a squad wherein there will be lasting success.</p><h2><b>Oklahoma City Thunder</b></h2><p>There is no doubt in anyone’s mind that the Oklahoma City Thunder is the best Jarrett Allen trade destination. In the Thunder’s current series against the Dallas Mavericks, their weakness in the rebounding department is being heavily exposed by the Mavericks front court. The coaching staff has been overly reliant on Chet Holmgren’s frame, but his rebounding production has plummeted in the second round.</p><p>For the future of Holmgren’s career, it seems like he will be more effective if he constantly plays with a big like Allen. Holmgren can space the floor and attack mismatches in the four position, while Allen mans the paint and converts easy buckets from the dunker spot. Furthermore, Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault will have the liberty of adding schemes on both offense and defense that will maximize the talent of Holmgren and Allen.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Best Jarrett Allen trade destinations if Cavs break up Evan Mobley pairing

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);   ga('set', 'page', '/nba-rumors-evan-mobleys-cavs-extension-gets-clarity-after-playoff-exit');   ga('set', 'title', 'NBA rumors: Evan Mobley’s Cavs extension gets clarity');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.cavsnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/NBA-rumors-Evan-Mobleys-Cavs-extension-gets-clarity-after-playoff-exit.jpg"></figure><h1>NBA rumors: Evan Mobley’s Cavs extension gets clarity</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-05-15T23:04:34-07:00">May 15th, 11:04pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-05-16T17:28:43-07:00">May 16th, 5:28pm</time><address><a>Jedd Pagaduan</a>Jedd Pagaduan is a certified Clippers and Gunners fan, which means he's a very sports-traumatized individual. He now writes about sports instead as a form of therapy.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Cavs News</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Clevaland Cavaliers have a few pressing roster questions to answer after the Boston Celtics took a 113-98 win in Game 5 on Wednesday night to send the Cavs packing from the 2024 NBA playoffs. The <a href="https://cavsnation.com/nba-rumors-hawks-emerge-as-potential-cavs-partner-in-donovan-mitchell-trade">main storyline for the Cavs</a> this offseason will be the future of Donovan Mitchell and whether or not he’d decide to stay with the franchise that traded for him in 2022. But nearly all of the Cavs’ core players have some question marks surrounding them, including Evan Mobley, the player many believe is the franchise’s cornerstone.</p><p>Mobley will be entering the fourth year of his career, which means that he’s also going to be in the final year of his rookie contract. Thus, he is eligible for a rookie contract extension worth around $200 million across four years. However, the Cavs are <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/cavs-news-donovan-mitchell-trade-conversations-offseason-playoff-loss-celtics" rel="noopener">unlikely to sign</a> Mobley to an extension even though they regard him as the face of the franchise, as reported by Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.</p><p>Per Siegel, the Cavs are “100 percent sold” on Evan Mobley’s potential ability to lead the franchise to great heights. He has shown incredible defensive ability throughout his young career, and his offensive game continues to expand. Nonetheless, it’s not hard to see why the Cavs are reticent to give Mobley an extension as soon as they’re able.</p><p>For starters, the Cavs’ trade for Donovan Mitchell meant that the team <a href="https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/268515/Evan-Mobley-Ineligible-For-Rookie-Scale-Max-In-2024-After-Cavs-Traded-For-Donovan-Mitchell" rel="noopener">has two players</a> on their roster as five-year designated rookie scale max extension players, with Darius Garland being the other. Thus, the best rookie max extension they could give Mobley will only run for four years. Given how fast time flies in the NBA, the Cavs want to protect their best asset by ensuring that he remains on the team for as long as possible.</p><p>They will not want to run the risk of allowing Mobley to enter unrestricted free agency a year earlier. Giving out a four-year rookie max to someone the franchise deems as its main cornerstone isn’t ideal as well; the Minnesota Timberwolves did this to Kevin Love, which then paved the way for the Cavs to swing a trade for him in 2014.</p><p>Evan Mobley will thus be entering restricted free agency in 2025. By then, the Cavs could lock Mobley up to a five-year contract, as Mitchell’s rookie scale max extension is set to expire at the conclusion of next season, unless he somehow decides to accept his player option for the 2025-26 season.</p><h2><b>The end of the Cavs’ Jarrett Allen-Evan Mobley duo?</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.cavsnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Cavs-Evan-Mobley-with-Jarrett-Allen.jpg"></figure><p>In a league of pace and space, the Cavs bucked convention when they paired up Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen in a jumbo-sized frontcourt. Now, having size at every position is not necessarily a bad thing in the NBA. The 2023-24 Timberwolves’ success shows how effective this setup can be. But the problem with the Mobley-Allen pairing is that none of them are major threats from the perimeter, unlike Karl-Anthony Towns who is one of the best big men shooters in league history, as well as an incredible slasher for his size.</p><p>Mobley, however, has shown flashes of a more <a href="https://cavsnation.com/cavs-news-jarrett-allen-wants-evan-mobley-shooting-more-threes">well-rounded offensive game</a>. He is at least comfortable in shooting from the midrange, and he has gotten more and more accurate from beyond the arc throughout his career. This past season, Mobley shot 37.3 percent from deep on 1.2 attempts, as there might be signs of life yet that he could develop into more of a shooter from distance — especially when he <a href="https://cavsnation.com/cavs-news-jarrett-allen-wants-evan-mobley-shooting-more-threes" rel="noopener">shot 45.8 percent</a> from beyond the arc on two attempts per game when he returned from injury on March 24.</p><p>But Evan Mobley, at the end of the day, is more comfortable with scoring around the basket. But as the team’s starting power forward, he doesn’t get as much space to work with on the interior, as Jarrett Allen is inhabiting the same spaces. However, with Allen absent since Game 4 of the Cavs’ first-round series against the Orlando Magic in the 2024 NBA playoffs, the Cavs have gotten an extended look at Mobley as a lone center.</p><p>Mobley has had his ups and downs, but in Game 5, he put up perhaps his best offensive game in a Cavs uniform. He scored 33 points on 15-24 shooting from the field as he had his way against a Celtics frontcourt that did not have much size amid the absence of Kristaps Porzingis. He also flashed better playmaking during the Cavs’ lone win of the series against the Celtics, which means that he can be more than just an interior scorer.</p><p>Thus, it’s not a surprise to hear that the Cavs “may be willing to discuss” Jarrett Allen in potential trades as they look to unlock the best out of Mobley.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

NBA rumors: Evan Mobley’s Cavs extension gets clarity

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/cavs-news-evan-mobley-celtics-made-life-hard-game-3');   ga('set', 'title', 'Cavs’ Evan Mobley reveals how Celtics made life hard for him in Game 3');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Cavs-news-Evan-Mobley-reveals-how-Celtics-made-life-hard-for-him-in-Game-3.jpg"></figure><h1>Cavs’ Evan Mobley reveals how Celtics made life hard for him in Game 3</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-05-12T16:07:36-07:00">May 12th, 4:07pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-05-12T16:07:36-07:00">May 12th, 4:07pm</time><address><a href="https://www.downeuclid.com">Evan Dammarell</a>Evan Dammarell is an award-winning sports journalist covering all things Cleveland, including the Cavs, right off the shores of Lake Erie. Follow him on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram. He can also be found three to five times weekly on Locked On Cavs, a part of the Locked On Podcast Network.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>In the NBA Playoffs, in every battle, there’s a game within a game that few notice, adjustments between either side.</p><p>In Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Boston Celtics, the Cleveland Cavaliers saw Derrick White and Jaylen Brown firing away from the perimeter. In Game 2, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/cavs-donovan-mitchell-evan-mobley-refuse-go-down-without-fight-celtics">Cavs adjusted and clamped down</a> on Boston’s perimeter attack while controlling the game’s overall flow with their tough-nosed rebounding behind big man Evan Mobley, who had nearly a quarter of Cleveland’s total rebounds.</p><p>In Game 3, the Celtics <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/cavs-news-donovan-mitchell-laments-mental-errors-cost-game-3-loss-celtics">challenged the Cavs</a> on the glass, mitigating Cleveland’s strength and frustrating Mobley in a gritty home playoff loss.</p><p>“I felt like there was definitely an emphasis on their side to try and keep me off the glass,” Mobley told ClutchPoints postgame. I still try to go up and get it every single time, and sometimes, you just don’t come up with it.</p><p>“They did a good job of just tracking me through our possessions. Whenever guards shot layups, they kept trying to find me and keep me off the glass.”</p><p>Throughout this playoff run, Mobley has stepped up and become Cleveland’s second-best player on the floor since Jarrett Allen was sidelined with a nagging rib injury. While Mobley has shouldered the responsibility, the center isn’t his natural position most nights for the Cavs, and the wear and tear of having to be the total defensive anchor has been grinding him.</p><p>There was a brief scare during Game 3 where Mobley tweaked his ankle and had to work through it on the court. He shared postgame that that’s what he has to do, considering he’s Cleveland’s only heavy-minute big man remaining.</p><h2><b>How Cavs can support Evan Mobley on the boards</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Cavs-Evan-Mobley.jpg"><figcaption>David Richard-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption></figure><p>So, with Boston making it their focus to limit a banged-up Mobley and Allen unlikely to return for Game 4, what can Cleveland do to support their young star? It might require a paradigm change for the Cavs’ starting lineup now that Dean Wade has returned after missing nearly two months with a bothersome knee injury.</p><p>Without Allen, Cleveland has been rolling out a starting unit of Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Max Strus, and Isaac Okoro, with Mobley manning the interior. Now that Wade is back, it might be time to consider substituting him for Okoro or Strus to assist Mobley with the glass better.</p><p>Sure, Wade isn’t the most robust rebounder, and his season average of four rebounds per game won’t be felt until he’s off his minute restriction. But, with how Boston is defending Cleveland, a bigger body to help box out the Celtics and allow Mobley and other Cavs players can help keep the rebounding margin in favor of the Wine and Gold.</p><p>“It’s just a lot of switching,” said Mobley. “Last time, they put different defenders on me, and I felt like it was switching their defense up a little bit and slowing things down. So we got to get into different things when they switch like that and create different advantages.”</p><p>More importantly, subbing in Wade still gives the Cavs spacing, something they’ve been struggling with at times during the postseason. While it’s not a perfect solution, Cleveland needs to find ways to support Mobley and find balance against a Boston team that smells blood in the water.</p><p>If not, the Cavs will head on the road down 3-1, with their season on the line.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Cavs’ Evan Mobley reveals how Celtics made life hard for him in Game 3

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Previously, he obtained his Bachelor's degree in Sport Management and for a while ran his own sports website. Sports are his passion, and he thoroughly enjoys writing about thoughts and opinions that are related to the game.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Cavs News</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Cleveland Cavaliers shocked everyone when they <a href="https://cavsnation.com/cavs-news-evan-mobley-duplicates-lebron-james-masterpiece-in-stunning-upset-of-celtics">blew out</a> the Boston Celtics on Thursday night by a score of 118-94, and at the center of their strong performance was Evan Mobley. The talented big man helped the Cavs get off to a strong start, and his performance was so good that it even convinced Brian Windhorst to drastically change his opinion of him.</p><p>Prior to Game 1, Windhorst <a href="https://cavsnation.com/cavs-news-brian-windhorst-done-hearing-excuses-evan-mobleys-lack-of-offensive-development">torched</a> Mobley, saying he was tired of making excuses for his poor play on the court. Mobley responded by putting together one of the best playoff performances of his career (21 PTS, 10 REB, 5 AST, 9/15 FGM), and in the process, he made Windhorst believe that Cleveland could end up winning this series against Boston if he can continue to play at this <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNCleveland/status/1788936143725031587">high level</a>.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">"If Evan Mobley plays like this, they can win a championship in the next three years, if he plays like this the rest of the series, baby, clear your June," – <a href="https://twitter.com/WindhorstESPN?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WindhorstESPN</a> on Evan Mobley's game 2. </p><p>How impressed were you by Mobley last night? <a href="https://t.co/1BaXpbNxjZ">pic.twitter.com/1BaXpbNxjZ</a></p><p>— ESPN Cleveland (@ESPNCleveland) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNCleveland/status/1788936143725031587?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 10, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><h2><b>Evan Mobley flashes his potential in Cavs Game 2 win</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.cavsnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Evan-Mobley-of-the-Cavs.jpg"><figcaption>Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption></figure><p>Mobley got going early for the Cavs in Game 2, as the Celtics simply couldn’t contain him in pick-and-roll actions. Combine that with his strong interior defense on the other end of the floor, and it’s clear that, aside from Donovan Mitchell, he was the most important player on the floor for Cleveland in this big win.</p><p>Brian Windhorst, and many fans for that matter, had begun to get irritated with Evan Mobley and his quiet nights, but he changed their tune with his big outing in Game 2. It’s gotten to the point where Windhorst, who was bashing Mobley just 24 hours ago, now believes Cleveland could have championship aspirations if he keeps playing like this.</p><p>Whether or not this production from Mobley is sustainable, especially against a juggernaut team like the C’s that is still expected to win the series, remains to be seen. However, with Kristaps Porzingis on the sidelines, Mobley is going to have advantageous matchups all series long, and after seeing how well he played in Game 2, the coaching staff would be wise to continue to try to find ways to get him involved in the team’s offense.</p><p>It’s also worth noting that Mobley could receive some help from his fellow big man Jarrett Allen, who is dealing with a rib injury that has held him out for the first two games of this series. Allen’s potential return could stunt Mobley’s production, but conversely allow Cleveland to play better as a team. Given how good Mobley was in Game 2, though, the team doesn’t necessarily have to rush Allen back if he isn’t fully healthy yet.</p><p>It’s crazy how fast things can change in the NBA, and Windhorst’s wishy-washy stance on Mobley and his potential have proven that in a rather unique way. Either way, Mobley has proven to be extremely important to the Cavs hopes of upsetting the Celtics in this series, and he will look to carry over the momentum from Game 2 when these two teams take the court on Saturday night in Cleveland at 8:30 PM EST.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

2023-24 SEASON STATS
PTS	REB	AST	BLK	STL
15.7	9.4	3.2	1.4	0.9

2023-24 SEASON STATS
PTS	REB	AST	BLK	STL
15.7	9.4	3.2	1.4	0.9

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