During an interview with NBA writer D.J. Siddiqi of Basketball Insiders, Evan Mobley opened up about the ... arc and 75.4% from the free-throw line. The Boston Celtics won the title last season, so Mobley knows the Cavaliers have to go through the ...

Evan Mobley has officially taken the leap and is the All-Star player that the Cleveland Cavaliers always knew he could be His overall improvement on the offensive side of the ball can be seen in his season stats and game-to-game box scores. However, the stats don't tell the full story of Mobley's development.

Evan Mobley a favorite for Defensive Player of the Year Award after Victor Wembanyama injury The Cavs largely ran back the same roster from last year after falling to the Boston Celtics in the second round of the playoffs. The belief was that with some ...

Cleveland Cavaliers forward De'Andre Hunter, right, celebrates with teammate Darius Garland, left, after a basket in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Oldfield's pick: Evan Mobley has been playing his best basketball of the season this month and is poised to go Over his conservative point against the Celtics tonight.

▪ Jayson Tatum has faced just about every defensive coverage imaginable, and most often teams try to wobble him with blitzes, traps and double teams that force another player to beat them. But Tatum is a willing and excellent passer, and this approach sometimes leads to quick advantages for the Celtics closer to the rim.