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Evan Mobley Woj: Cavs, Evan Mobley agree to 5-year extension
Sat, Jul 20, 2024, 3:55 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter
According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Cavaliers and Evan Mobley have agreed to a five-year, $224 million extension.
Analysis: With Donovan Mitchell receiving his extension earlier this month, the Cavaliers have secured another critical piece of their foundation. Mobley's deal includes incentives that could increase the total value to $269 million by its completion. While the 23-year-old big man boasts a high fantasy floor, the spacing issues arising from sharing the court with Jarrett Allen have limited Mobley's ceiling. He's worth selecting with a third-round pick in standard league drafts, but don't be surprised if the final return is fourth-round value. |
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Emoni Bates Jaylon Tyson leads Cavs with 23 points vs. Pacers
Sat, Jul 20, 2024, 12:53 PM
Jaylon Tyson finished Saturday's 100-93 win over Indiana with 23 points (9-of-10 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), five rebounds, three assists, one steal, one block, and two 3-pointers in 29 minutes.
Analysis: Tyson's play improved throughout the NBA 2K25 Summer League, culminating in a 23-point effort in Saturday's finale. The former Cal standout's selection with the 20th overall pick was a bit surprising, but he has the talent and scoring ability to help the Cavaliers immediately. Tyson was highly efficient on Saturday, and while he's likely headed toward a low-usage role as a rookie, he'll be worth tracking during the preseason. |
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Emoni Bates Jaylon Tyson produces 21/11/9/2 line vs. Lakers
Thu, Jul 18, 2024, 5:33 PM
Jaylon Tyson stuffed the stat sheet with 21 points (6-of-9 FGs, 8-of-9 FTs), 11 rebounds, nine assists, two steals and one triple in a 93-89 loss to the Lakers on Thursday.
Analysis: After struggling in their loss to the Warriors on Wednesday, Tyson bounced back with his best game of the summer. He fell one assist shy of recording a triple-double and had more points, rebounds and assists than he has had in any other game during Summer League. The No. 20 pick in the draft has had a solid summer and could end up being a big part of Cleveland's rotation this season. However, with the amount of talent already on the team, it is unlikely that he'll contribute much in fantasy in year one. |
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Emoni Bates Jaylon Tyson tallies 14 points, seven rebounds
Sun, Jul 14, 2024, 11:25 AM
Jaylon Tyson finished Sunday's 112-81 win over Milwaukee with 14 points (6-of-12 FGs), seven rebounds, four assists, two steals, and two 3-pointers in 21 minutes.
Analysis: Tyson, the 20th overall pick in last month's draft, shot the ball well for a second consecutive game in Las Vegas. After scoring 15 points on 7-of-14 shooting in his summer debut on Friday, the former Cal standout produced another 50% effort from the field. Another positive for the Cavaliers has been Tyson's rebounding, as he's up to 15 boards in two games. Even with the moves made before last season, Cleveland still needed to upgrade its wing rotation, and the hope is that Tyson will be the answer. |
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Donovan Mitchell Donovan Mitchell inks 3-year, $150.3M extension
Tue, Jul 2, 2024, 3:15 AM
Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter
ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports that Donovan Mitchell has signed a three-year, $150.3 million extension to remain with the Cavaliers.
Analysis: This isn't a surprising update, considering Yahoo Sports' Jake Fischer reported the likelihood of this extension in mid-June. According to Woj, âA significant part of Mitchell's belief in committing on a new deal comes with his confidence in Koby Altman's vision to keep building the Cavs into a championship contender and an alignment on their partnership together.â Mitchell and Co. have had back-to-back playoff disappointments, most recently due to several key injuries. A healthy Cleveland team should be a perennial playoff team, but how far the team can go is in question based on recent moves from New York and Philadelphia to bolster their respective rosters. |
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Emoni Bates Shams: DJ Burns to join Cavs for Summer League
Thu, Jun 27, 2024, 5:54 PM
Shams Charania on X
DJ Burns will play with Cleveland during Summer League, per The Athletic's Shams Charania.
Analysis: Burns isn't getting a contract from the Cavs, but he will have an opportunity to earn one if he plays well. He averaged 12.9 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.9 assists last season and helped guide NC State to the Final Four. He had two big performances during that run, which led to him being one of the hottest names in college basketball. The 6'9" big man has reportedly slimmed down to be able to play in the NBA, but even if he does earn a contract this summer, he will likely spend more time in the G-League. |
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Emoni Bates Cleveland selects Jaylon Tyson with 20th pick
Wed, Jun 26, 2024, 9:16 PM
The Cavaliers have selected Jaylon Tyson with the No. 20 pick in the draft.
Analysis: Tyson played for three different schools during his three years in college. He barely saw the floor at Texas, but he was far more effective at Texas Tech as a sophomore. However, he truly broke out at Cal, where he averaged 19.6 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.6 triples per game last season. He evolved from just a 3-and-D prospect by showing some shot creation for both himself and his teammates at Cal, though he'll have to be more efficient with the ball (3.1 turnovers per game last year) if he wants to do that in the NBA. He'll at least be able to provide some two-way value off the bench for Cleveland in year one, though he may not be asked to do much more. He could do more self-creation in the future, but on a playoff team like the Cavs, he likely won't have the ball in his hands enough to make a statistical impact as a rookie. |
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Donovan Mitchell Fischer: League expects CLE to re-sign Mitchell
Thu, Jun 13, 2024, 2:25 PM
Yahoo Sports
According to Yahoo Sports' Donovan Mitchell, the expectation across the league is that Donovan Mitchell will sign a contract extension with the Cavaliers this summer.
Analysis: Mitchell can sign an extension this summer, and Cleveland must get something done. Given how much the franchise gave up in acquiring him from the Jazz in 2022, the last thing the Cavaliers need is to have Mitchell going into the final season of his contract without a deal. According to Fischer, the feeling across the league is that the two sides will get something done, locking in Mitchell as a cornerstone for a team that hopes to contend in the East. |
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Jarrett Allen CLE unlikely to entertain âcore four' trade offers
Thu, Jun 13, 2024, 1:54 PM
Yahoo Sports
According to Yahoo Sports' Jake Fischer, the Cavaliers are not expected to entertain any trade offers for their âcore fourâ players.
Analysis: While the team is still searching for a new head coach, there have also been questions regarding constructing the Cavaliers' roster for next season. There has reportedly been interest in Darius Garland and Jarrett Allen, but according to Fischer, the team has no plans to move anyone. That âcore fourâ includes Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley, with the latter flourishing while Allen was sidelined during the postseason with a rib injury. The fantasy ceilings of Garland, Allen, and Mobley were limited this season, and that likely remains the case in 2024-25 if Cleveland sticks with the same starting lineup. |
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Max Strus Max Strus hits three 3-pointers in Game 5 loss
Wed, May 15, 2024, 9:21 PM
Max Strus scored 12 points (3-of-10 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs) with seven rebounds, nine assists, and three 3-pointers in 44 minutes in Wednesday's loss to the Celtics.
Analysis: Strus didn't have a good night shooting the basketball, but the overall line was solid for DFS players who may have slotted him into their lineups. The nine assists were a postseason high for the Cavaliers wing, who was asked to take on additional offensive responsibilities with Donovan Mitchell and Caris LeVert unavailable. Based on his Yahoo ADP, Strus was expected to provide late-round value this season, and that's precisely what he did. Starting 70 games during the regular season, Strus established career-high averages in points (12.2), rebounds (4.8), assists (4.0), steals (0.9), and blocks (0.4). The best way for Strus to threaten top 100 status would be to improve the field-goal percentage, as he shot just 41.8% in 2023-24. |
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Darius Garland Darius Garland struggles in season-ending defeat
Wed, May 15, 2024, 9:10 PM
Darius Garland accounted for 11 points (4-of-17 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), nine assists, and two steals in 43 minutes in Wednesday's 113-98 loss to the Celtics.
Analysis: Boston eliminated Cleveland in five games, an unsurprising outcome given the Cavaliers' many injuries. What was incredibly disappointing about Game 5 was Garland's performance. After scoring 30 points and dishing out seven assists in Game 4, he shot 4-of-17 from the field and missed all four of his 3-point attempts. As with Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley, injuries were a significant factor for Garland, as he was limited to 57 regular-season games. While his value in 8-cat formats wasn't far from his Yahoo ADP (40.3), he failed to crack the top 100 in 9-cat. Selecting Garland within the top 50 of standard league drafts wouldn't be a bad idea, but fantasy managers can't be blamed if they decide to look elsewhere next fall. |
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Marcus Morris Marcus Morris goes off for 25 points in Game 5
Wed, May 15, 2024, 9:00 PM
Marcus Morris Sr. shot 10-of-13 from the field and 0-of-1 from the foul line in Wednesday's loss to the Celtics, accumulating 25 points, three rebounds, and five 3-pointers in 33 minutes.
Analysis: With Donovan Mitchell, Jarrett Allen, and Caris LeVert sidelined, the Cavaliers needed additional scoring from someone. Enter Morris, who went off for a season-high 25 points. To say this was a departure from the norm for the veteran center would be an understatement; he scored 30 points total during the regular season and reached double figures once during the postseason (Game 5 against Orlando). Morris will be a free agent this summer, and his days as a reliable fantasy option are in the rear-view mirror. |
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Evan Mobley Evan Mobley scores game-high 33 points in Game 5
Wed, May 15, 2024, 8:55 PM
Evan Mobley shot 15-of-24 from the field and 3-of-5 from the foul line in Wednesday's 113-98 loss to the Celtics, tallying 33 points, seven rebounds, four assists, two steals, and two blocked shots in 43 minutes.
Analysis: With Jarrett Allen again sidelined, Mobley did his best to help the Cavaliers force a Game 6. He fell short in his efforts, but this was a good performance for the third-year big man. Statistically speaking, Mobley's 2023-24 season went as planned. He had a Yahoo ADP of 41.7 and produced at that level in 8- and 9-cat formats, ranking behind only Donovan Mitchell among Cavaliers players. However, Mobley only appeared in 50 regular season games due to injury. While capable of providing greater value to fantasy managers, Mobley sharing the court with Allen may limit his ceiling. |
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Craig Porter Craig Porter Jr. (left ankle) ruled out Wednesday
Wed, May 15, 2024, 12:36 PM
NBA Injury Report
Craig Porter Jr. (left ankle sprain) is out for Wednesday's game against the Celtics.
Analysis: Porter has not appeared in a game since Cleveland's regular-season finale, and his absence has not impacted the rotation. That remains the case for Game 5, with the Cavaliers trailing three games to one. |
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Jarrett Allen Jarrett Allen (ribs) out for Game 5 Wednesday
Wed, May 15, 2024, 12:33 PM
NBA Injury Report
Jarrett Allen (right rib contusion) is out for Wednesday's game against the Celtics.
Analysis: The Cavaliers face long odds to extend their season, as Allen is one of three rotation players ruled out for Game 5. Donovan Mitchell and Caris LeVert are also out for Wednesday's game. With Allen sidelined, Evan Mobley will continue to serve as the starting center for the Cavaliers. |
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Caris LeVert Caris LeVert (knee) downgraded to out Wednesday
Wed, May 15, 2024, 12:31 PM
NBA Injury Report
Caris LeVert (left knee bone bruise) is out for Wednesday's Game 5 against the Celtics.
Analysis: After injuring his knee during Monday's Game 4 defeat, LeVert will miss what could be Cleveland's final game of the season. He joins Donovan Mitchell and Jarrett Allen on the sideline, with Isaac Okoro and Dean Wade moving into the starting lineup. Sam Merrill will also play more minutes, as Cleveland lacks healthy options heading into Game 5. |
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Donovan Mitchell Donovan Mitchell (calf) ruled out for Game 5 Weds.
Wed, May 15, 2024, 12:29 PM
NBA Injury Report
Donovan Mitchell (left calf strain) is out for Wednesday's game against the Celtics.
Analysis: The status update is unsurprising, given that it was reported on Wednesday afternoon that Mitchell was expected to miss a second consecutive game. With Caris LeVert also out, Dean Wade moves into the starting lineup, and Isaac Okoro shifts from the four to the three. |
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Dean Wade CLE starting Garland, Strus, Okoro, Wade, Mobley
Wed, May 15, 2024, 12:25 PM
Camryn Justice on Twitter
Darius Garland, Max Strus, Isaac Okoro, Dean Wade, and Evan Mobley will start Wednesday's Game 5 against the Celtics.
Analysis: Donovan Mitchell, Jarrett Allen, and Caris LeVert are all out for Game 5, which could be Cleveland's final game of the season. Due to those absences, Okoro and Wade will start, which also puts more pressure on Garland, Strus, and Mobley to produce on offense. |
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Donovan Mitchell Shams: Donovan Mitchell expected to miss Game 5
Wed, May 15, 2024, 5:37 AM
Shams Charania on X
Donovan Mitchell (left calf strain) is expected to remain sidelined for Game 5 against Boston on Wednesday, per The Athletic's Shams Charania.
Analysis: Mitchell missed Game 4, and now he is on track to miss Game 5. Recent rumors suggest that multiple teams will be interested in trading for Mitchell this summer, so unless the short-handed Cavs are able to pull off an upset in Boston on Wednesday, there is a chance that Mitchell has played his final game for Cleveland. Caris LeVert should remain in the starting unit in his place on Wednesday. |
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Craig Porter Craig Porter Jr. (ankle) doubtful for Game 5 Weds.
Tue, May 14, 2024, 11:41 AM
NBA Injury Report
Craig Porter Jr. (left ankle sprain) is doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Celtics.
Analysis: Porter has not played in a game since injuring his ankle during the Cavaliers' regular-season finale. His absence has not impacted the rotation, but Cleveland is in an unenviable position ahead of what could be the final game of their season. Starter Donovan Mitchell (calf) and critical reserve Caris LeVert (knee) are questionable for Game 5, with the latter starting Game 4 for the former. If both are sidelined, Porter would be needed if he is available. |
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