Evan Mobley PF/C CLE Tue 12/28/21 6:41 PM
Evan Mobley
PF/C CLE
Mobley will be a game-time call for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans, Andrew Lopez of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Mobley was cleared from protocols earlier in the day and flew to New Orleans to meet the team. The Cavs may have some concerns about his level of conditioning following quarantine, so he'll go through a pregame workout before a final call is made on his status. Earlier Tuesday, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com reported that the general feeling is that the star rookie will be cleared to play.
Evan Mobley PF/C CLE Tue 12/28/21 1:34 PM
Evan Mobley
PF/C CLE
Mobley (conditioning) is listed as questionable, but he is expected to play in Tuesday's contest against the Pelicans, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
EDGE Analysis
Fedor reports that Mobley, who cleared the league's health and safety protocols Tuesday, didn't have any symptoms during his absence. The Cavaliers plan to put him through some tests pregame to see how he feels conditioning-wise, but barring a setback, the rookie first-round pick is expected to make his return from a four-game absence. Before he was sidelined, Mobley was averaging 13.8 points, 8.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.8 blocks across 33.6 minutes per game.
Evan Mobley PF/C CLE Tue 12/28/21 12:20 PM
Evan Mobley
PF/C CLE
Mobley cleared the NBA's health and safety protocols Tuesday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
After spending 10 days in protocols, Mobley has officially tested out and is expected to rejoin the Cavs as soon as Tuesday afternoon. At this point, it's unclear if he'll have a chance to play in Tuesday night's game at New Orleans. If he's ultimately held out for conditioning reasons, the rookie's return figures to come Thursday at Washington.
Evan Mobley PF/C CLE Sat 12/18/21 12:25 PM
Evan Mobley
PF/C CLE
Mobley (hip) entered the NBA's COVID-19 health and safety protocols and won't be available for Saturday's game against the Bucks, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
EDGE Analysis
Mobley was already listed as questionable heading into the day with a sore right hip, and his entry into the health and safety protocols likely means he could be in store to miss additional games beyond Saturday unless he's able to test out early. The first-round rookie has put together an excellent campaign through 25 appearances, averaging 13.8 points, 8.3 rebounds 2.5 assists and 1.8 blocks in 33.6 minutes per game. Dean Wade and Kevin Love should cover most of the minutes at power forward while Mobley is sidelined.
Evan Mobley PF/C CLE Fri 12/17/21 6:38 PM
Evan Mobley
PF/C CLE
Mobley (hip) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Bucks.
EDGE Analysis
Mobley was sidelined for Wednesday's win over the Rockets but participated in practice Friday. Although he's still dealing with right hip soreness, he has a chance to return to the court against Milwaukee on Saturday.
Evan Mobley PF/C CLE Fri 12/17/21 12:13 PM
Evan Mobley
PF/C CLE
Mobley (hip) participated in practice Friday, Camryn Justice of News 5 Cleveland reports.
EDGE Analysis
Mobley didn't play in Wednesday's 124-89 win over the Rockets due to a sore right hip, but coach J.B. Bickerstaff said there isn't any concern over the rookie's injury and his absence against Houston was out of an abundance of caution. Based on Bickerstaff's comments and his return to practice, Mobley is trending towards playing Saturday against the Bucks. The 20-year-old is averaging 13.8 points, 8.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.8 blocks across 33.6 minutes per game.
Evan Mobley PF/C CLE Wed 12/15/21 6:11 PM
Evan Mobley
PF/C CLE
Mobley (hip) will not suit up for Wednesday's contest against Houston, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
EDGE Analysis
The impressive rookie has played more than 35 minutes in each of his past two showings and will be held out of Wednesday's showdown against Houston due to a sore hip. Dean Wade will slide into the starting lineup in place of Mobley. The USC product's next chance to return to the Cavaliers lineup comes Saturday against the Bucks.
Evan Mobley PF/C CLE Wed 12/15/21 11:33 AM
Evan Mobley
PF/C CLE
Mobley is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Rockets due to a sore right hip, Kelsey Russo of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Mobley may just be on the injury report as a precaution, but his status will obviously be worth monitoring throughout the day as the Cavs play their third game in five nights. The big man finished Monday's win over the Heat with nine points, five rebounds, three assists and two steals in 35 minutes. It was just the fourth time this season that Mobley has failed to score in double digits.
Evan Mobley PF/C CLE Sun 12/12/21 11:01 AM
Evan Mobley
PF/C CLE
Mobley amassed 15 points (7-14 FG, 1-2 FT), 15 rebounds, two assists and one block in 38 minutes during Saturday's 117-103 victory over the Kings.
EDGE Analysis
Mobley had gone three straight games without a double-double, but he looked impressive in this one and registered a career-high 15 rebounds. The rookie big man has been a strong fantasy asset due to his ability to contribute on both ends of the floor. He's averaging 12.9 points, 9.2 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 2.4 blocks per game over his last nine games.
Evan Mobley PF/C CLE Thu 12/9/21 12:20 PM
Evan Mobley
PF/C CLE
Mobley racked up 16 points (8-11 FG), nine rebounds, one assist, five blocks and two steals in 32 minutes during Wednesday's 115-92 win over the Bulls.
EDGE Analysis
Mobley ended just one rebound away from putting up what would've been his third double-double over his last five appearances, but he also made an impact defensively with a new career-high mark in blocks. Those contributions are not coming out of nowhere, though, as the rookie has recorded two or more blocks in five of his last seven contests.