As if things weren’t going badly enough for the Cleveland Cavaliers, another one of their star players has been added to the injury report. On Saturday, the team announced that Evan Mobley injured his left calf in Friday’s win over the Washington Wizards. It’s a Grade 1 calf strain. This is expected to sideline him for two to four weeks.
Being out for the next two weeks would mean Mobley would miss seven games against the following opponents: Charlotte Hornets (twice), Chicago Bulls (twice), New Orleans Pelicans, New York Knicks, and Houston Rockets. This would include missing Cleveland’s Christmas matchup in New York.
The Cavs don’t have many other options to turn to at this time if Allen isn’t ready to return. Thomas Bryant would likely step in as a starter. Dean Wade would also need to take on additional minutes at center. Needless to say, these aren’t ideal options for a team that is already struggling defensively.
On the season, Mobley is averaging 19.1 points and 9.3 rebounds per game on 49.6% shooting from the field and 35.2% shooting from three.