The Cleveland Cavaliers have fully committed to their prized big man Evan Mobley.
On Saturday, news broke that Mobley had agreed to a five-year, $224 million extension with the Cavaliers. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the amount is for the rookie maximum and has built-in incentives that could bump the dollar figure to $269 million.
Cleveland Cavaliers F/C Evan Mobley has agreed on a five-year, $224 million maximum rookie contract extension that could become worth as much as $269 million, Joe Smith and Thad Foucher of @wassbasketball tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/sHu5KSb8aM
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 21, 2024
Mobley’s extension comes just weeks after the Cavaliers locked up All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell to a shiny, new extension.
Mobley averaged 15.7 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game last season.
In his three years with the Cavaliers, Mobley has proven himself to be a defensive force capable of guarding multiple positions. But the 6’11” forward has yet to develop into a difference-maker on the offensive end of the floor. Cleveland is likely banking on Mobley taking a leap in that area in the years to come.
The Cavaliers may not be done making moves just yet. Cleveland has recently been linked to a former All-Star that just can’t seem to find a home this offseason.
