Evan Mobley
January 2026
Mobley will miss time again with a left calf strain, his second calf issue this season. Tightness after the Magic win led to MRI confirmation; he previously missed five games with a Grade 1 calf strain and remains among league leaders in blocks.
LeBron James
January 2026
Cleveland are navigating an uneven season shaped by injuries and availability issues, with Mitchell carrying scoring load while the team sits mid-pack in the East. Garland’s toe injury has limited games, Strus remains out after foot surgery, Mobley’s offense has plateaued despite elite defense, and rotation pieces like Jaylon Tyson have stepped up; outlook hinges on health and playoff matchups.
Evan Mobley
January 2026
Mobley has a calf strain and is expected to miss one to three weeks, with Cleveland preparing for a road trip after hosting the Lakers. Tightness after the Magic game led to imaging confirmation; Mobley previously missed time with a Grade 1 calf strain and recently became the youngest Cavs player to reach 500 career blocks.
Darius Garland
January 2026
Garland will miss at least a week after imaging confirmed a Grade 1 sprain of his right great toe, with reevaluation planned in seven to 10 days. Garland was hurt in a win at Philadelphia and already has a history of toe issues, including offseason surgery on the left great toe; Cleveland said treatment is ongoing as he continues a season with multiple injury interruptions.
Darius Garland
January 2026
Garland suffered a right-foot injury and is doubtful for Friday, with Cleveland also listing Merrill doubtful due to a hand injury. Garland was hurt diving for a loose ball in the third quarter after earlier scoring efficiently. Team reaction suggested concern but not immediate panic, pending further evaluation
Cleveland Cavaliers, Toronto Raptors, Memphis Grizzlies, Dallas Mavericks, NBA TMBO
January 2026
Cavaliers won Team of the Year and Inclusion Leadership; Raptors won Team Innovation; Olivia Hay won Guest Experience Innovation; Billy Phillips won Values of the Game. Cavs cited for major business growth, sellout streak, partnerships and new premium club; inclusion initiatives tied to youth leadership and social impact programs; Raptors recognized for a fan-facing Shooting Lab using biomechanics and vision tech; Hay recognized for staff culture and service standards; Phillips honored for decades of sponsorship and community work.
Anthony Edwards
January 2026
Edwards became the third-youngest player to reach 10,000 career points during Minnesota’s 131-122 win over Cleveland, joining a short list of under-25 scorers. He reached the mark in his fourth-quarter minutes after a strong all-around night. His pace ranks among the fastest for active players, and he is now one of the few Timberwolves ever to cross 10,000 points.
Max Strus
January 2026
Cleveland said Max Strus needs more time to fully heal from a Jones fracture after August surgery, delaying his return timeline. Imaging showed healing not complete, with a follow-up evaluation scheduled within four weeks alongside the team’s medical staff and surgeon review.
Evan Mobley
December 2025
Evan Mobley made a rapid return from a Grade 1 left calf strain to log 14 points and nine rebounds in 25 minutes during the Cavaliers’ narrow 126-124 loss to the Knicks, beating the original two-to-four-week recovery estimate. After progressing quickly through 3-on-3 and 4-on-4 in practice, the 23-year-old Defensive Player of the Year came off the bench, joining other recent returnees like Wembanyama and Williamson in easing back from injury as Cleveland tries to build momentum despite multiple starters sidelined.
Evan Mobley
December 2025
Cleveland center Evan Mobley has been ruled out for between two and four weeks after scans revealed a Grade 1 strain in his left calf, sidelining the All Star big man at a time when he is averaging 19.1 points, 9.3 rebounds and 1.6 blocks. Mobley suffered the issue in a 130-126 win over Washington and will enter rest and rehab while the Cavaliers lean more heavily on Jarrett Allen and their backup bigs, needing to shore up interior defense and rebounding to stay competitive in the Eastern race.
