Evan Mobley Injury Status Update for April 17th, 2026

The Cavaliers got some good news today — Evan Mobley has been cleared and is officially available to play. Evan had previously been listed as Out, so his return to the lineup is a welcome development for the Cavaliers.
Evan Mobley Season Averages
The Cavaliers get back a player who has been producing at a high level this season. In 65 games, Evan is averaging 18.1 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 3.6 assists in 31.9 minutes per game.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31.9 | 18.1 | 9.0 | 3.6 | 13.2 |
Cavaliers Performance With & Without Evan Mobley
The numbers tell a clear story about Evan's value to the Cavaliers. With Evan in the lineup this season, the team is 40-25. Without him, they've gone 12-5. The Cavaliers's net rating is 4.9 points better per 100 possessions when Evan plays, which is a substantial gap. Offensively, the team scores at a significantly higher rate with him on the floor (117.1 vs 122.8 offensive rating).
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 40-25 | 12-5 | — |
| Off Rating | 117.1 | 122.8 | +5.7 |
| Def Rating | 114.0 | 114.8 | +0.8 |
| Net Rating | 3.1 | 8.0 | +4.9 |
| PPG | 118.1 | 124.9 | +6.8 |
Teammate Usage Shift With Evan Mobley Back
With Evan back in the lineup, some teammates will see their usage decrease. Players like Riley Minix are likely to see reduced touches and shot attempts as the offense flows through Evan again.
PPG: -9.2 | FGA: -7.4 | MPG: -20.3
Evan Mobley Betting Trends
With Evan returning to the lineup, bettors should be aware of how the Cavaliers have performed with him on the floor this season. Here are the key trends:
💰 Betting Trends (with Mobley) Sam Merrill PTS OVER: 27-13 (+12.8u, 11.1 / -108 avg. line) Jaylon Tyson 3PM OVER: 30-17 (+11.7u, 1.5 / -105 avg. line)
Evan is expected to resume his normal role in the lineup tonight. Stay tuned for more injury updates and lineup news for the Cavaliers and the rest of the league.