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Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
What is the Cleveland Cavs roster? A look at players under contract for 2025-26
The Cleveland Cavaliers 2024-25 season ended in disappointment, as the squad under new head coach and NBA Coach of the Year winner Kenny Atkinson fell in the Eastern Conference Semifinals for the second consecutive postseason — this time to the eventual Eastern Conference champion Indiana Pacers. Looking ahead, the Cavs have a lot of money tied up in the roster's "core four" of Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen. Advertisement In fact, with those stars under contract along with trade acquisition De'Andre Hunter and more, the Cavaliers sit roughly $13 million above the NBA's "second apron" spending threshold. That threshold triggers an additional layer of penalties beyond the "first apron" for exceeding spending limits under the NBA's CBA. Teams can spend over the limits because of the league's 'soft cap' rules, but they incur luxury tax penalties for doing so, which ownership groups generally aim to avoid. Because the Cavs are operating within that second apron level of spending, fans shouldn't be surprised if a pricey star winds up on the trade block this summer to cut costs a la the Boston Celtics (who've already traded Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis to cut salary). Reports said that Cleveland already offered Garland, their All-Star point guard, to Phoenix in hopes of landing Kevin Durant via trade — though that certainly wouldn't have been a cost-cutting move. Advertisement Here's a breakdown of the Cavs roster as it stands June 30. What is the Cleveland Cavs 2025-26 roster? Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley (4) and guard Donovan Mitchell (45) wait along side head coach Kenny Atkinson to enter the game during the first half against the New York Knicks, April 2, 2025, in Cleveland. These players are under contract for the 2025-26 season (with cap hits noted in parentheses). Note, all figures are courtesy of Spotrac data. Evan Mobley ($46,394,100 – estimated) Donovan Mitchell ($46,394,100 – estimated) Darius Garland ($39,446,090) De'Andre Hunter ($23,303,571) Jarrett Allen ($20,000,000) Max Strus ($15,936,452) Lonzo Ball ($10,000,000) - Acquired in trade announced June 28 Dean Wade ($6,623,456 – non-guaranteed) Jaylon Tyson ($3,492,480) Chuma Okeke ($2,546,675 – club option) Craig Porter Jr. ($2,221,677 – non-guaranteed) Nae'qwan Tomlin (Two-way contract) Cleveland Cavs 2025 draft picks Tyrese Proctor (Will have a full-time roster spot, according to Cavs) Saliou Niang (Will play overseas in 2025-26, according to Cavs) Cleveland Cavs free agents Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ty Jerome (2) throws a pass beside Atlanta Hawks forward Larry Nance Jr. (22) in the third quarter at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland on Jan. 30, 2025. Among the Cavs players whose contracts are up this summer is guard Ty Jerome, who finished third in Sixth Man of the Year voting last season, just ahead of teammate De'Andre Hunter. Here are the players Cleveland would have to choose to re-sign: Cleveland Cavs offseason trades Isaac Okoro ($11,000,000) - Traded to Bulls, announced June 28 This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Breakdown of the Cleveland Cavs 2025-26 roster, depth chart
Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Warriors sign NBA All-Star's brother as possible Kevon Looney replacement
The Golden State Warriors will be keeping a close eye on the big guys on their Summer League roster. With Kevon Looney's departure for New Orleans in free agency, the Dubs could use another sturdy, calming presence inside, even if it doesn't mean big minutes. Advertisement That means everyone Golden State signed for the summer could make an intriguing roster case. That includes Isaiah Mobley, the older brother of Cavs superstar Evan Mobley. Isaiah Mobley signed to the Summer League roster after playing last season in the G League for the Delaware Blue Coats. He's a former five-star recruit who played at USC. Isaiah is a solid 6-foot-8, 238 pounds. MORE: Lakers make 'insane' decision that could jeopardize future with LeBron, Luka He has played in 23 career NBA games. This past season in the G League, Isaiah averaged 17.4 points and 7.9 rebounds per game. He also blocked about a shot per contest. Advertisement He has put up at least 17 points and 7.9 rebounds per game in all three of his G League seasons. The Warriors don't need a superstar, but a bench big guy who can fill his role. Someone like Isaiah Mobley is a deep shot dark horse to fill that role. MORE NBA NEWS:
USA Today
04-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Donovan Mitchell wants Evan Mobley to be more aggressive
It was a huge year for USC Trojan alum Evan Mobley. He was a pivotal reason why the Cleveland Cavaliers were the best team in the NBA Eastern Conference in the regular season. His Defensive Player Of The Year Award and his offensive improvement affirmed how good he was. Mobley was limited in the playoffs due to battling injuries, but he still had 17.1 points, 8.1 rebounds per contest and shot 45% from three. His teammates and everyone in the building believe there is more room for growth for him this season. In a recent Hoops Wire article, writer Ashish Mathur wrote about a new Taylor Rooks interview with Donovan Mitchell and his thoughts on his teammate Evan Mobley being more aggressive. "Mobley won the Defensive Player of the Year Award and made his first All-Star team last season. He averaged 18.5 points, 9.3 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 0.9 steals and 1.6 blocks for the Cavaliers during the regular season. 'Evan doesn't even know what he is yet,' Mitchell said. 'I've seen it in flashes. The Boston series, when I was out, he was him. Defensive Player of the Year at 23. First-Team All-Defense. But offensively? He's just scratching the surface. He has it. 'Now it's about aggression, consistency, demanding the ball. That's what I keep telling him. No, we need more. Demand it. If I don't pass you the ball, get on my ass. If DG (Darius Garland) don't give you the ball, get on his ass.' Mathur also provided Cleveland general manager Koby Altman's thoughts on Evan Mobley's potential ascent. 'We're going to go as a franchise as Evan is going to go,' Altman said. 'We've had that conversation with Evan. In the playoffs, we need more. We need more than 13 field goal attempts per game — that's new for Evan. There's another jump. And so to that point, Kenny (Atkinson)'s going to be able to implement his offseason program, which we're very excited about. And we're going to see some internal growth there, and we think we have one of the best big men in the game in Evan Mobley.' Evan Mobley had career highs in points per game (18.5) and free throw percentage (72.5) last season. However it is still evident, especially to his teammates, that there is another level he can go to as a scorer. We could see Evan Mobley reach All-Star status once again this next season, but this time as a 20 points per game scorer.
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Cavs sign franchise legend's son in unexpected free agent deal
As far as family reunions go, this is a fun one. The Cleveland Cavaliers have reunited with Larry Nance Jr. on a one-year free agent contract, per ESPN. Nance Jr. has played for the Cavs before, but he's just as well known in Cleveland because his father Larry Sr. was a long-time Cleveland star. Advertisement Nance Jr. is 32 years old now, and he averaged 8.5 points and 4.3 rebounds per game for Atlanta in 2024-25. He missed the tail end of the season with a fracture in his right knee. The big fella will get to serve as a backup for Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen on the Cleveland interior. MORE: Lakers make 'insane' decision that could jeopardize future with LeBron, Luka Nance Jr. has played for the Lakers, Pelicans, Trail Blazers, Hawks and Cavs. He attended Revere High School in Richfield, Ohio. His Cavs seasons spanned from 2017-2021. In those four Cleveland years, Nance Jr. averaged 9.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.4 steals per game. Advertisement MORE: Tyrese Haliburton's Achilles tear is the reason the Bucks cut Damian Lillard Larry Sr. played seven years for the Cavaliers in the late-80s and early-90s. He was a stud, putting up 16.8 points and 18.2 rebounds per game in that span. The Cavs know they won't quite get father's production in this second go-round with Nance Jr., but he's an experienced NBA big man who should be the ideal lob threat as a backup to Cleveland's established frontcourt. MORE NBA NEWS:
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Could LeBron James join USC's Evan Mobley with Cavs?
In recent NBA news, Lebron James has publicly expressed concern about whether the Los Angeles Lakers are building a championship roster. There might not be a fire, but smoke is swirling about the possibility that Bron could possibly take his talents elsewhere. NBA Insider Kevin O'Connor, in a recent tweet, laid out a potential familiar scenario for Lebron James. Former USC Trojan Evan Mobley and his development, paired with star guard Donovan Mitchell, make coming back home to Cleveland look very attractive for LeBron. Advertisement "LeBron James to the Cavaliers would require getting under the second apron, which would mean losing Jarrett Allen, Darius Garland, and a third guy: probably Max Strus," O'Connor wrote. "It's a lot to give up for a player who may not put you over the top and may have only one year left. Then again, Allen has folded in the playoffs and Garland is a tiny guard. Could trading them be a low key salary dump for Cleveland? Then whenever LeBron retires, the front office would have cap flexibility to build next to Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley with better-fitting players than Allen and Garland. So in a strange way, adding LeBron could help optimize their short-term title odds while also helping in the longer term. "It'd be a complicated trade. A third team at least would have to be involved. A lot would have to go out. But if the chance is there, the Cavs should all-in on LeBron." With the two of the top three teams in the Eastern Conference missing their star player next season (Pacers, Celtics), the East is wide open. Lebron's former team, Cleveland, was able to secure the No. 1 playoff seed last season before an injury-riddled postseason run which fell short. If Lebron wants to add one more ring to his legacy, Cleveland gives him the best opportunity; what a storybook ending for him to do it for his hometown team. Advertisement We could see former USC Trojan Evan Mobley next June holding the Larry O'Brien Trophy and getting an opportunity to play with one of the greatest NBA players of all time. This article originally appeared on Trojans Wire: Could LeBron James team up with Evan Mobley on Cleveland Cavaliers?
