Report: Cavs F Evan Mobley (ankle) to miss extended time
Mar 1, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley (4) dribbles in the first half against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. credits: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley is expected to miss extended time with a sprained left ankle, The Athletic reported Wednesday.
The injury occurred in the third quarter of a 105-104 home victory over the Boston Celtics Tuesday. After a dunk, Mobley's left ankle buckled.
In his third season, Mobley has averaged 15.6 points and a career-best 10.2 rebounds in 38 games, all starts. He missed 22 consecutive games earlier this season after a procedure on his left knee.
According to the report, a timetable for Mobley's return will not be determined until swelling in the ankle subsides.
In 186 career games, all starts, for the Cavaliers in three seasons, the former No. 3 overall draft pick out of Southern California, has averaged 15.6 points and 9.0 rebounds. He was selected to the NBA All-Defensive Team last season.
Cleveland also has been without starters Donovan Mitchell (knee) and Max Strus (knee).
—Field Level Media
Michael Page’s UFC Exit Proves Winning Isn’t Always Enough
Mets vs. Yankees Subway Series Friday Betting Picks
- MLB Best Bets: Three Picks for Thursday’s Five-Game Slate
- Rams vs. 49ers Bet Prediction: Why Los Angeles Is the Pick in Australia
- MLB Wednesday Betting Picks: Cubs vs. Brewers, Aaron Judge and More
- Seahawks vs. Patriots Betting Pick for Super Bowl LX Rematch
- FIBA Women’s World Cup Picks: Back Team USA and Germany in Tuesday’s Action
- Dana White's Contender Series Week 5 Predictions and Picks
- Reds vs. Dodgers Prediction: Why the Dodgers Run Line Is Tuesday’s Best Bet
