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Evan Mobley Sidelined 2–4 Weeks With Grade 1 Calf Strain, Cavaliers Confirm

Cleveland faces a thinned frontcourt, elevating reserves to cover his minutes.

Dec 12, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers center Evan Mobley (4) shoots the ball over Washington Wizards guard CJ McCollum (3) and Wizards forward Marvin Bagley III (35) in the second half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • An MRI on Saturday confirmed a Grade 1 strain in Mobley’s left calf after he reported tightness following Friday’s win over the Wizards, which he finished.
  • The team projects a two-to-four-week absence that would cover at least the next seven games, including the Christmas Day matchup in New York.
  • Dean Wade is viewed as the leading fill-in, with Thomas Bryant and Nae’Qwan Tomlin expected to absorb additional frontcourt minutes.
  • Cleveland’s injury list already includes Jarrett Allen (finger), Larry Nance Jr. (calf), Max Strus (foot) and Sam Merrill (hand), with Allen listed as probable for Sunday.
  • Mobley is averaging 19.1 points, 9.3 rebounds and 4.1 assists, and on-off data shows a significant defensive dip without him, while a longer layoff could threaten 65-game award eligibility.