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• Podcast Danny Cunningham (Locked On Cavs) (reported), via Locked On NBA · Relayed report · 26 h ago around the league

  Against Brooklyn, Evan Mobley was really good, Donovan Mitchell did some good things, and Jarrett Allen was fantastic and even hit a three. Tony says it was a poor James Harden night.

  “Are the Miami Heat Already in PANIC Mode After NIGHTMARE Start? Golden State Warriors LOOK Helpless” at 29:21 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Cavs · 5 points · 27 h ago
  • Danny Cunningham: The Cavs played 10 players. Everyone except Jarrett Allen had at least one assist, and seven had three or more. Mobley, Watson and Mitchell had four assists each. at 17:44
  • Danny Cunningham: Evan Mobley had 20 points and 10 rebounds, plus, 'I believe', three blocks and two steals. The host thought he was the best player on the floor. at 18:46
  • Danny Cunningham: Mobley had a really underwhelming preseason, but the host says he was the best player in the wine and gold scrimmage a week ago and has carried that form into the first two games. at 18:52
  • Danny Cunningham: Mobley hit two threes. The host says he looks much more comfortable shooting this year: not perfect, but better. at 19:38
  • Danny Cunningham: Brooklyn shot 10 of 34 at the rim. The host credits Jarrett Allen, Mobley and Peyton Watson's defense. at 20:07

  “Cleveland Cavaliers Earn First Win While Surviving Scare Against Brooklyn Nets” · listen ↗

• Podcast Numbers on the Board host · Report · 39 h ago around the league

  Cavaliers: Evan Mobley looked phenomenal in the first half against Philadelphia but had only one field goal in the second half. The hosts see a repeat of their late-game folding.

  “20 Things We Have Learned So Far | Numbers On The Board” at 32:57 · listen ↗

• Podcast The Mismatch host · Analysis · Oct 23 around the league

  Host view: Embiid could do what he wanted against Cleveland's frontcourt, which is supposed to be elite defensively, including an and-one on Mobley.

  “The Return of Loves and Loathes. Plus: A Historic Thursday Night.” at 7:20 · listen ↗

• Podcast First Take host · Analysis · Oct 23 around the league

  Windhorst said the Cavs went away from their big men, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen, as they did last year, and called it a worrisome trend.

  “Hour 1: How dangerous does Caleb Williams make the Bears?” at 23:18 · listen ↗

• Podcast The Athletic NBA Daily host · Analysis · Oct 23 around the league

  Host says Cleveland's offense gets predictable: opponents trap Harden and Mitchell and force Mobley, Jarrett Allen or Peyton Watson to make decisions. Making Watson and Mobley better on offense is called the swing question of the season.

  “The Thunder Are Inevitable + Philly Trusts the Process” at 13:53 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Cavs · 6 points · 30 h ago
  • Tim said you can tell Kenny Atkinson is trying to get James Harden and Evan Mobley on the floor together more. at 5:39
  • Evan Mobley was used in inverted pick-and-rolls all game to get him downhill. at 6:29
  • In the third quarter, Mitchell was blitzed and hit Mobley at the nail, who shuffle-passed to a cutting Jarrett Allen in dunker range. Tim called the action unbeatable. at 9:22
  • Chaz said the high-low action between Mobley and Allen makes the defense unsure whom to guard, which opens the floor for Harden and Mitchell. at 10:20
  • Jarrett Allen made a wide-open three after the defense sagged off him. The two bigs went 3-of-4 from three combined: Mobley 2-of-3 and Allen 1-of-1. at 11:16
  • Chaz is fine with Mobley and Allen taking threes but doesn't want them to settle. She wants them to get rolling inside first, and said the Cavs don't have to live and die by the three. at 11:26

  “CAVS POSTCAST: Cleveland Cavaliers Blow Lead but SURVIVE as Donovan Mitchell, Jarrett Allen Deliver” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On NBA · 3 points · Oct 23
  • Jarrett Allen subbed out after the first bad run of the third quarter, and so did Mitchell, leaving Mobley with Harden. Moore questioned why Atkinson uses this as the base setup. at 6:06
  • Moore's opinion: Jarrett Allen should be on the floor with Harden at all times to give Harden a lob threat. Mitchell should be paired with Mobley for more switchable lineups, plus another guard. at 6:29
  • Hayes's view: Mobley has to make a leap if Cleveland wants to contend. He said the Cavs don't use Mobley's passing enough, called him a solid creator at the elbow, and said he is a third star 'in name but not that in responsibility.' at 4:41

  “The Cavaliers Need Help | James Dolan Is The WORST” · listen ↗

• RotoWire RotoWire · Report · Oct 23

  Evan Mobley: Solid numbers in season-opening loss — Mobley notched 18 points (7-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), eight rebounds and two assists across 34 minutes in Thursday's 114-106 loss to the 76ers.

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• Podcast Locked On NBA · 3 points · Oct 23
  • Evan Mobley's second half: 3 points on 1-of-4 shooting, 2 rebounds, 2 fouls, 1 turnover, no blocks, steals or assists, one missed three and one trip to the free-throw line, in 17 minutes. The host said foul trouble was not the reason. at 15:31
  • A host or guest, likely David Ramil, said the Cavs' future depends on Mobley taking a leap as the second scoring option to Donovan Mitchell, which he didn't show in this game. Separately, he expressed serious doubts that Mobley has another level to reach. at 15:11
  • The host doesn't think the Cavs' changes are enough to reach the Finals unless Mobley makes an offensive leap, which he called 'probably' the leap needed. at 17:34

  “GAME NIGHT: How the Philadelphia 76ers Won Their Fans Over in a 29-Point Comeback” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Cavs · 4 points · Oct 23
  • Host's view: with Embiid on Watson, LeBron James or Jalen Brown had to guard Jarrett Allen or Evan Mobley. The Cavs missed a chance to make the bigs more of a focal point, rather than only attacking Embiid with Watson. at 16:30
  • Mobley and Jarrett Allen combined for 18 field goal attempts in the first half (nine each) but only five in the second half. at 17:40
  • Host's opinion: the drop in big-man touches is on the guards and the coaching staff, not on Mobley and Jarrett Allen. He thinks playing through the bigs more would have worked. at 16:51
  • Mobley had 15 points at halftime. After what the host called an underwhelming preseason, he came away encouraged by Mobley's game overall. at 17:11

  “Cleveland Cavaliers Collapse On Opening Night in Philadelphia Against LeBron James and the Sixers” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Cavs · 3 points · Oct 22
  • In the first half, Cleveland ran high-lows with Mobley pulling Embiid out and leaving Jarrett Allen in the dunker spot. In the second half Embiid flipped it and dominated. at 8:42
  • A host says Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley must play together a lot more in the double-big lineup. The host says they were good tonight and protected the rim. at 9:03
  • A host says Allen and Mobley were sometimes hesitant. Mobley needs to be a beast in the paint but is still hesitant attacking downhill because 'they're forcing him to become a jump shooter'. The host says Embiid can't stay with him on the block. at 9:28

  “CAVS POSTCAST: Kenny Atkinson BLAMED; Cleveland Cavaliers BLOW Massive Lead to LeBron James & 76ers” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On NBA host · Opinion · Oct 22 around the league

  A host is very high on the defensive combination of Mobley and Peyton Watson ('at the three for whatever') and thinks their length could cause Philadelphia problems.

  “Timberwolves SCARY Backcourt & Warriors Disastrous Start” at 29:18 · listen ↗

• Podcast Numbers on the Board host · Analysis · Oct 22 around the league

  Hosts see Wembanyama as hard to beat for DPOY as long as he plays enough games. They recall that two years ago he had a blood clot and Evan Mobley won.

  “LIVE From Chicago! | Numbers On The Board” at 26:00 · listen ↗

• Podcast Danny Cunningham, Locked On Cavs · Report · Oct 22

  Last season Jarrett Allen played 56 games at 27.1 minutes per game. That was slightly above Jaylon Tyson and Sam Merrill, and below Harden, Mitchell and Mobley.

  “The Latest on the Injury to Jarrett Allen and Previewing the Cleveland Cavaliers Opener Against Philadelphia w” at 7:04 · listen ↗

  also reported by Locked On Cavs host

• Podcast Danny Cunningham, Locked On Cavs · Analysis · Oct 21

  The host thinks the top eight is set. His five starters are Mitchell, Harden, Watson, Mobley and Jarrett Allen.

  “Injury Updates on Sam Merrill and Nae'Qwan Tomlin, the Expected Opening Night Rotation and Tom Thibodeau's Vis” at 16:47 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Cavs · 7 points · Oct 20
  • The host's assessment: Mobley's preseason, as far as the public saw (games vs Boston and Orlando), was underwhelming. at 2:51
  • In the preseason, the host found Mobley's shot quality and free throws encouraging. He says Mobley's touch around the rim left a lot to be desired. at 3:10
  • At Saturday's Wine and Gold scrimmage, which was not broadcast, the host thought Mobley was the best player on the floor. He hit a couple of threes and was good around the rim. The host values the scrimmage less than a preseason game. at 4:50
  • Cleaning the Glass (reported): Per Cleaning the Glass, as cited by the host: last season Harden and Mobley were +13.9 per 100 possessions in 264 possessions without Mitchell and Allen. The host calls it a small sample, and most of those lineups included players no longer on the team. at 7:18
  • The host imagines one of the first Harden-Mobley lineups will be Harden, Jaylon Tyson, Watson, Mario Hezonja and Mobley. at 11:29
  • The host predicts Mobley's three-point volume will be lower than early last season. He expects Harden to create a lot of good looks for Mobley. at 11:00
  • The host says part of Mobley's down year last season was calf injuries. at 2:41

  “Breaking Down the Most Important Early Season Storylines for the Cleveland Cavaliers” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On NBA host · Analysis · Oct 19 around the league

  Hayes cites Cleveland's addition of Peyton Watson. He expects Watson and Evan Mobley to cover for the defensive lapses of James Harden and Donovan Mitchell.

  “Ranking ALL 30 NBA Teams! Our Official 2026-27 Tier List” at 52:14 · listen ↗

  also reported by Locked On Cavs host

• Podcast The Zach Lowe Show host · Analysis · Oct 19 around the league

  Fred on Cleveland's offseason: he liked the Peyton Watson signing, which adds switchability at the third spot. Cleveland flipped Garland for Harden. Harden has re-signed and is 37. Donovan Mitchell got a big extension. Fred says Mobley got the escalator on his contract because he won Defensive Player of the Year.

  “Knicks Preview, Playoff Picks, Finals Predictions, and More!” at 59:04 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Cavs · 8 points · Oct 19
  • Recap of last season: Darius Garland was unavailable to start the season, Evan Mobley missed time with calf strains, and Jarrett Allen missed a lot of the second half. The Cavs also made big trades to remake the roster. at 4:11
  • In the third preseason game the Cavs were run off the floor by the Orlando Magic and did not look interested. That made the host uneasy about the Harden-Mobley duo. at 20:45
  • After Saturday's intrasquad scrimmage, the host thinks Harden and Mobley have figured out more since training camp started. He notes the scrimmage's talent is diluted. at 20:56
  • Host predicts the Harden-Mobley duo will be better than last year's Jarrett Allen pairing and that Mobley will have a big year playing alongside Harden. at 21:37
  • In Saturday's scrimmage, Peyton Watson was on the same team as Evan Mobley and James Harden. Host thinks this may hint at the lineups Kenny Atkinson wants. at 22:14
  • The Cavs were 15th in defense last season. Host calls that inexcusable given Mobley, Jarrett Allen and Dean Wade. at 23:20
  • Host says Harden, Mitchell and Watson are not currently trade-eligible. Mobley will not be traded, and the team is definitely not trading Watson anyway. at 28:07
  • Host predicts a bounce-back season for Evan Mobley and his second All-Star selection, but expects him to just miss All-NBA. at 31:12

  “Making Predictions for the 2026-27 Cleveland Cavaliers” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Cavs · 9 points · Oct 17
  • Danny Cunningham: In the scrimmage, the gold team's starting lineup included James Harden, Evan Mobley and Peyton Watson. Donovan Mitchell and Jarrett Allen were both on the wine team. at 3:32
  • Danny Cunningham: The host says he was underwhelmed by Evan Mobley in the Cavs' three preseason games. at 2:59
  • Danny Cunningham: The host thought Mobley was far and away the best player on the floor in the scrimmage and the best he has looked all preseason. He cautions that the competition was diluted because one team was split in two. at 4:14
  • Danny Cunningham: The host had no box score. He guesses Mobley scored around 25 points. at 7:34
  • Danny Cunningham: Mobley's free-throw form looks better to the host, though still not perfect. at 7:45
  • Danny Cunningham: The host believes Mobley hit two threes. One came on a sideline out-of-bounds play, where he came off a screen and curled into a left-wing three. The host says that shot was not his usual slow, deliberate three. at 7:57
  • Danny Cunningham: Per the host, last season was a poor shooting year for Mobley. In the two seasons before that, he shot 37% on threes on low volume. at 8:34
  • Danny Cunningham: Open question: will Mobley's shooting return to his earlier level, stay at last season's level, or land in between, as it did in the postseason? at 8:51
  • Danny Cunningham: The host says the Harden–Mobley pairing is the one the team will start the season with. In the scrimmage the two were on the same team. at 4:26

  “Evan Mobley and Peyton Watson Stand Out During Cleveland Cavaliers Wine & Gold Scrimmage” · listen ↗

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