Amen Thompson turns NBA heads in All-Defensive season

“That dude is special,” Warriors forward Draymond Green says of Houston’s Amen Thompson. “One of one,” adds Rockets teammate Fred VanVleet. HOUSTON — As Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green…

Cavaliers’ Evan Mobley headlines NBA’s All-Defensive Team

Tim BontempsMay 22, 2025, 02:54 PM ET Close Tim Bontemps is a senior NBA writer for ESPN.com who covers the league and what’s impacting it on and off the court,…

Cleveland Cavs vs Indiana Pacers Game 3 instant reactions, highlights

INDIANAPOLIS — The Cavaliers recovered from their Game 2 collapse and beat the Pacers 126-104 in Game 3 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, bringing the Eastern Conference Semifinals to a 2-1 Indiana lead.…

Cavs’ Garland, Mobley, Hunter back for Game 3 vs. Pacers

Jamal CollierMay 9, 2025, 07:04 PM ET Close Jamal Collier is an NBA reporter at ESPN. Collier covers the Milwaukee Bucks, Chicago Bulls and the Midwest region of the NBA,…

Cavs Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, De’Andre Hunter to all miss Game 2 vs. Pacers with injuries

Facing the prospect of an 0-2 series hole, the Cleveland Cavaliers will play the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday shorthanded. Darius Garland (toe), Evan Mobley (ankle) and De’Andre Hunter (thumb) will…

Cavaliers in crisis mode vs. Pacers after Evan Mobley, De’Andre Hunter injuries

The Eastern Conference’s top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers already endured a haymaker when they lost Game 1 of their second-round series to the Indiana Pacers. It’s abundantly clear that Tyrese Haliburton’s bunch…

Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley wins 2025 NBA Defensive Player of the Year

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley has been named the 2025 Defensive Player of the Year, the league announced Thursday. The fourth-year forward beat out Golden State Warriors’ Draymond Green and…