Koby Altman and the Cleveland Cavaliers face no championship mandate this season despite being the NBA's only team above the second apron, according to league sources. The franchise is prepared to maintain its core group and remain above the restrictive luxury tax threshold through 2027 if necessary. Cleveland currently carries a payroll above the second apron, which limits … [Read more...] about Cavaliers Prepared To Remain In Second Apron Through 2026-27 Even Without Title
Evan Mobley Expands Leadership Role, Adds Vocal Edge
Cleveland Cavaliers big man Evan Mobley has embraced meditation before every game and added game-day weightlifting to manage mounting expectations in his fifth NBA season, using both practices to stay grounded as he expands his offensive role. The 24-year-old reigning Defensive Player of the Year is averaging 18.9 points and 8.8 rebounds while shouldering more responsibility … [Read more...] about Evan Mobley Expands Leadership Role, Adds Vocal Edge
Cavaliers Fined $100,000 For Resting Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley
The Cleveland Cavaliers have been fined $100,000 for violating the league's Player Participation Policy. The violation occurred when the Cavaliers held Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley, who are both star players under the Policy, out of the team's game against the Miami Heat on Nov. 12 for rest. The Cavaliers were in the middle of playing six games in eight days. The Policy, … [Read more...] about Cavaliers Fined $100,000 For Resting Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley
Darius Garland Expected To Make Season Debut Wednesday
Darius Garland is expected to make his season debut from offseason toe surgery on Wednesday when the Cleveland Cavaliers play the Philadelphia 76ers. Garland was limited by the toe injury during last year's playoffs. Garland has been ramping up in recent weeks and began to practice with the Cavaliers this week. Kenny Atkinson has said repeatedly over the past week that Garland … [Read more...] about Darius Garland Expected To Make Season Debut Wednesday
Evan Mobley’s Expanded Role Emphasized By Cavaliers After Consecutive Playoff Exits
The Cleveland Cavaliers are doubling down on their commitment to make Evan Mobley the centerpiece of their offense after consecutive second-round playoff exits. Donovan Mitchell said he has been in constant communication with Mobley about increasing his offensive responsibilities this season. Mitchell's usage rate spiked to 37.2% during last season's playoffs, the highest of … [Read more...] about Evan Mobley’s Expanded Role Emphasized By Cavaliers After Consecutive Playoff Exits