Evan Mobley to Miss Up to a Month with Calf Strain

Injury update and timeline

Evan Mobley will be sidelined for roughly two to four weeks after suffering a left calf strain in Cleveland’s recent 130-126 win over Washington. The injury came during the game and the team expects him to miss up to a month while he recovers and progresses through rehab.

Mobley has taken on a bigger offensive role this season, averaging about 19 points and 9.1 rebounds in roughly 34 minutes per game. Losing him for this stretch is a significant blow, both for his individual production and for the team’s interior defense and rebounding.

Team outlook and what’s next

Injuries have already been a recurring issue for the Cavaliers this year — several rotation pieces are dealing with or recovering from ailments, and a few others have missed time. Point guard Darius Garland has been managing toe discomfort, and there are additional question marks on the roster heading into the next few games.

Expect the coaching staff to shuffle minutes and lean on bench players to fill the gap while Mobley rehabs. Calf strains can heal well with proper rest and treatment, so the team is likely to be cautious about his return to make sure he comes back healthy and able to contribute long term.