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Cavaliers News: Evan Mobley to Miss 2-4 Weeks After Elbow Injury Diagnosed as Sprain

Tyler ConwayNov 16, 2021

Cleveland Cavaliers rookie Evan Mobley will miss two to four weeks after being diagnosed with a right elbow sprain.

Mobley was injured in Monday's 98-92 loss to the Boston Celtics. He finished with one point, nine rebounds, five assists and two blocks.

The Cavaliers will be happy Mobley avoided a major injury. The third pick in the 2021 NBA draft has set himself apart as the Rookie of the Year favorite in the early part of the season. He's averaging 14.6 points, 8.0 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game while making a pairing with Jarrett Allen work despite neither being a great floor-spacer.

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Lauri Markkanen will return soon from health and safety protocols, so he will slot into Mobley's slot in the lineup. Dean Wade may also see more action.