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Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jun 24
Cavaliers' Evan Mobley Emerges in Jaylen Brown Trade Talk as ESPN Casts Doubt
Updated
Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jun 24

Cavaliers' Evan Mobley Emerges in Jaylen Brown Trade Talk as ESPN Casts Doubt

3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jun 24

Summary

  • Chris Mannix said Evan Mobley is the Cavaliers name tied to a potential Jaylen Brown deal, arguing the big man fits the player archetype Boston wants.
  • Cleveland's path is complicated by second-apron salary rules, which would make matching Brown's contract difficult even if the Cavaliers explored a move.
  • Brian Windhorst pushed back on the rumor, saying Cleveland is not looking to move Mobley right now.
  • Brown's trade chatter intensified after Boston failed to land Giannis Antetokounmpo, while Cleveland still appears inclined to keep its core four together.

Insights

After being offered for Giannis, can the Celtics salvage their relationship with star Jaylen Brown?
Is Evan Mobley's future potential truly more valuable to the Cavaliers than a proven champion like Jaylen Brown?