Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley. David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Evan Mobley gets massive contract extension from Cavaliers

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Renzo Pocholo Salao | Last updated Jul 20, 2024 10:50 PM ET

The Cleveland Cavaliers have fully committed to their prized big man Evan Mobley.

On Saturday, news broke that Mobley has agreed to a five-year, $224M 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 $269M.

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 who just can’t seem to find a home this offseason.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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