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Cleveland Cavs need Evan Mobley to surpass Donovan Mitchell

Evan Mobley, Cleveland Cavaliers eliminated from NBA playoffs in second round
Despite an incredible regular season, Cleveland was eliminated in the second round by the Indiana Pacers in just five games.
Evan Mobley Reveals Cavs' Focus For Game 5
Once again, Donovan Mitchell might not be available when it matters most. The Cleveland Cavaliers star exited Game 4 early with an ankle injury, and his status for Game 5 is reportedly up in the air.
Cleveland Cavs need Evan Mobley to surpass Donovan Mitchell as their best player | Ulrich
The Cavaliers insist Evan Mobley is going to become even better and more aggressive. The Cavs need it to happen to avoid more playoff letdowns.
Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Strong effort in loss
Mobley contributed 24 points (8-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 7-9 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and two blocks across 37 minutes during Tuesday's 114-105 loss to Indiana in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Donovan Mitchell delivers final message after Cavs’ latest playoff exit
The unplanned timing was impeccable. The backdrop diabolical. As sleepless Cavs star Donovan Mitchell reflected on the season’s abrupt exit, the muted TV in the corner of the media room inside Cleveland Clinic Courts,
Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell Mentioned in Wild Trade Idea with NBA Finals Contender
Last offseason, there was some speculation that the Cleveland Cavaliers could potentially trade Donovan Mitchell, but they ended up signing him to a max contract extension. Well, now, after another unceremonious second-round playoff exit,
Donovan Mitchell, Cavs’ core secured despite disappointing playoff exit
Donovan Mitchell was acquired by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2022 to become the new face of the franchise. The main goal in Cleveland was to become competitive again, a trait that had disappeared when LeBron James departed in 2018.
Cavs rumors: Donovan Mitchell loves Cleveland, isn’t going anywhere
On Tuesday night, the Cleveland Cavaliers saw their 2024-25 season come to an end with a crushing Game 5 loss at home vs the Indiana Pacers. Donovan Mitchell filled the stat sheet but struggled with his efficiency in this game,
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Cavs’ Evan Mobley Will Earn Extra $45 Million If He Wins DPOY Or Makes All-NBA Team
The Cleveland Cavaliers signed Evan Mobley to a five-year, $224 million extension in 2024. The deal includes designated rookie language, so the contract could be worth 27.5% or 30% of the cap.
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Evan Mobley earns pay bump with DPOY award, but that could cost Cavaliers a rotation player
Evan Mobley deserved to win Defensive Player of the Year, and his timing could not have been any better for his paycheck. Mobley signed a max extension to his rookie ... at about $46.4 million ...
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley wins 2024-25 Defensive Player of the Year
Evan Mobley has added to his stellar 2024-25 campaign. The Cleveland Cavaliers star on Thursday ... After signing a rookie extension last July worth $224 million, language in his contract ...
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Cavaliers Facing Payroll Challenge After Evan Mobley's DPOY Win
On Thursday night, Evan Mobley made history ... a new off-season challenge for the Cavaliers: managing their payroll. Mobley signed a rookie contract extension last offseason with several ...
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley named Defensive Player of the Year
Evan Mobley was a big ... season as part of the Cleveland Cavaliers' ascension to the top of the Eastern Conference standings. But, by winning that honor, Mobley -- who also is expected to be ...
Cavaliers offseason outlook: Don't panic and run it all back
One of the main adjustments Atkinson made was a bigger reliance on depth, leading to fewer minutes for the team's primary ...