Photo illustration: Kelsea Peterson/The Athletic; Jason Miller / Getty, Jesse Garrabrandt / Getty, Lauren Leigh Bacho / Getty Evan Mobley closed his eyes. He began to breathe deeply. In, out. In, out.

The halftime challenge wasn’t just about scoring more points — it was about understanding the difference between mindless aggression and strategic assertiveness. Atkinson wasn’t telling Mobley to stop ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Five games into the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 2025-26 campaign, one thing has become abundantly clear: the team is fully committed to expanding Evan Mobley’s offensive repertoire, even if ...

Evan Mobley, a quiet and fundamentals-driven star for the Cavs, could emerge as one of the NBA's most important players. Mirin Fader, The Athletic Editor’s Note: Read more NBA coverage from The ...