Tag: Evan Mobley
Cavs have the offense. Now they want the defense back
CLEVELAND — The Cavaliers know they can score. They’d rather not have to win that way every night.
After finishing last season 15th in defensive...
Dribbles: Cavs’ first audition brings positives, but rebounding needs work
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles from the Cavaliers' 124-113 preseason-opening loss to the Celtics on Thursday.
1. It wasn't often pretty, but that's what this time...
NBA scout questions Evan Mobley’s growth, but Cavs have reason to push back
An anonymous NBA scout thinks Evan Mobley’s offense has stalled. The three-point numbers give the scout a case. The rest of it? That may...
Evan Mobley says James Harden isn’t trying to ‘big-time anyone’ with Cavs
James Harden has an MVP award, 11 All-Star appearances and more than 28,000 career points.
Evan Mobley has discovered something else about him: He's pretty normal.
Mobley...
Donovan Mitchell: Cavs need to ‘double down’ after playoff disappointment
The Cavaliers have changed some pieces. Donovan Mitchell doesn't think they need to change who they are.
Speaking Wednesday after Cleveland's first training-camp practice in...
Peyton Watson viewed as guy who can push Cavs ‘over the edge’
ESPN released a list of "things we're watching" now that NBA training camps have begun. For the Cavaliers, that means are all eyes are...
Cavs have heard the doubts. Jarrett Allen wants to end them
CLEVELAND -- Jarrett Allen knows the Cavaliers have earned some respect. He also knows they haven’t earned all of it.
“I feel like believes...
Donovan Mitchell wanted to stay with Cavs. Now comes the hard part
CLEVELAND -- Donovan Mitchell didn’t need a sales pitch from the Cavaliers before signing his contract extension.
“I told Koby , ‘Listen, you ain’t really...
Cavs announce full training camp roster and schedule
The Cavaliers have released their 21-player training camp roster, and there will be actual jobs and rotation minutes at stake.
Cleveland’s group includes its established...
Cavs Notes: Evan Mobley, core four, early schedule
The Cavaliers did not trade Evan Mobley for an older star this summer. Chase Brownawell of Cavs On SI views that as Cleveland betting...
Cavs’ Peyton Watson on loaded Eastern Conference: ‘It’s a party in the East, dog’
The Eastern Conference spent the offseason adding stars, creating contenders and generally making everyone’s path to June more difficult.
Peyton Watson sounds delighted.
“It’s a party...
Cavs Notes: Evan Mobley, Donovan Mitchell, Sam Merrill
Zach Weiss of Cavaliers on SI identified increased three-point volume as Evan Mobley’s next major offensive step.
The numbers support the premise. Mobley attempted 3.2 three-pointers...
NBA Notes: Cavs, Kawhi Leonard, Jazz, Brice Sensabaugh, Pelicans
Cavaliers
Just as the Cavaliers finished reshaping themselves for another run through the Eastern Conference, Toronto added Kawhi Leonard. That qualifies as an inconvenience.
As NBA...
Cavs newcomer Peyton Watson working out with LeBron James, Kevin Durant
Peyton Watson hasn't played a game for the Cavaliers yet, but he's spending at least part of his offseason in pretty good company.
Watson has...
NBA Notes: Kings, Ben Simmons, Grizzlies, Cameron Boozer, Cavs
Kings
We already know Ben Simmons is headed back to the NBA with the Kings. Now comes the more interesting question: What can he actually...
Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell: No doubt Evan Mobley will take another leap
Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell has already seen Evan Mobley become an NBA Defensive Player of the Year. He doesn't think Mobley is finished getting...
James Harden already showing Cavs some of what they need from him
James Harden is back with the Cavaliers. More importantly, he seems pretty invested in making this thing work.
Our friend Spencer Davies made that point...
The Ringer ranks Shai Gilgeous-Alexander No. 1 in NBA; Donovan Mitchell 11th
The Ringer has released its latest ranking of the NBA’s top players, and there’s no shortage of material for debate.
Start at the very top.
Shai...
NBA Notes: Cavs, Peyton Watson, Pistons, Isaiah Joe, Rockets
Cavaliers
The Cavaliers paid a pretty significant price to get Peyton Watson. One analyst believes they'll get plenty of threes in return.
Zach Buckley of Bleacher...
Why Cavs believe Peyton Watson can make a major difference
The Cavaliers knew what they needed after being swept by the Knicks in the Eastern Conference finals. Namely, more size, athleticism and defense on...
