Evan Mobley
#4PF · Cleveland Cavaliers
DPOY '25All-NBA 2nd Team '25All-Defensive 1st Team '25All-Defensive 1st Team '23All-Rookie 1st Team '22
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Height
6'11"
Weight
215 lbs
Age
25
College
USC
Experience
4 yrs
B
A+
A
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The Verdict on Evan, in One Read
On the field, Evan Mobley grades out as an excellent PF for Cleveland Cavaliers (A Impact). That places him 3rd of 84 graded power forwards. In his on-court role, the grade is excellent (A Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. The contract is harder to defend: the Contract Value Index calls it good value (B), with the cost outrunning the output. The public read is very positive (A+ Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score.
Career StatsA+
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 334 | 18.2 | 9.0 | 3.6 | 0.7 | 1.7 | 54.6% | 30.9% | 67.4% |
| 2025-26 | | 65 | 18.2 | 9.0 | 3.6 |
Performance Grade by Season
PeakALongevityMid-CareerRecentA
| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | | 65 | 18.2 | 9.0 | 3.6 | 54.6% | A A |
| 2024-25 | | 71 | 18.5 | 9.3 | 3.2 | 55.7% | A A |
| 2023-24 | | 50 | 15.7 | 9.4 | 3.2 | 57.9% | A- A- |
| 2022-23 | | 79 | 16.2 | 9.0 | 2.8 | 55.4% | A- A- |
| 2021-22 | | 69 | 15.0 | 8.3 | 2.5 | 50.8% | B B |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 5/26 | vs NYK | L 93-130 | 33 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 7-15 | 1-4 | -30 |
| Sun, 5/24 | vs NYK | L 108-121 | 36 | 24 |
Current Contract
Length
5 years
Total Value
$269.1M
Guaranteed
$96.5M
AAV
$46.4M/yr
Guaranteed %36%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
B
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Evan Mobley earns a B Contract Value Index (CVI), a verdict that reflects the tension between his elite two-way production and the premium price tag attached to a five-year, $46.4M AAV deal in today's salary cap environment. His 2025-26 season output—18.2 PPG, 9.0 RPG across 65 games—paired with a Defensive Player of the Year award and All-NBA Second Team selection, justifies his A+ performance grade and confirms he has arrived as a franchise cornerstone; the defensive accolades and multi-year All-Defensive First Team honors underscore a legitimately elite skill set at the most premium position in modern basketball. At $46.4M annually, Mobley sits comfortably in the max-contract tier for two-way wings and big men, a valuation that aligns with the market for franchise players of his caliber, though the premium reflects both his proven pedigree and the assumption of continued excellence over the deal's duration. At 24 years old with five seasons of NBA experience already including All-Rookie recognition and consecutive All-Defensive selections, Mobley has compressed his developmental timeline into a rare trajectory—he's no longer a prospect or emerging talent, but a proven cornerstone player entering his prime window. The overwhelmingly positive media narrative, absence of trade speculation friction, and clear chemistry in Cleveland's roster construction reinforce that this contract is being correctly perceived as an investment in a legitimate franchise anchor rather than a speculative gamble. The five-year structure does carry durational risk inherent to long-term deals, but Mobley's injury-free profile and defensive durability at the four-spot mitigate the typical longevity concerns that burden comparable contracts.
Performance Analysis
A+
#3 of 84 Power Forwards
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the B band — a quick read on where Evan's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Evan Compares at the Position
Evan Mobley ranks 3rd of 84 graded power forwards by performance. That slots Evan between Scottie Barnes (A+) just ahead and Chet Holmgren (A) just behind.
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About this player
Evan Mobley is a player in his 4th NBA season listed at PF for the Cleveland Cavaliers. FanVerdicts covers every NBA player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Evan Mobley, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index B, Performance A+, Sentiment A+.
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