One NBA source suggested there are times when the Cavs can play Mobley at small forward. “He’s athletic enough to do it,” said the source.
The Cavs could put Kevin Love at power forward and Jarrett Allen at center – recreating the “Big Three Lineup” the Cavs had with Mobley, Allen and Markkanen last season.
This Big Three with Love could not play as much as the Markkanen Big Three, but there are times where the Cavs can employ that combination. – via Terry Pluto @ Cleveland Plain Dealer
CLEVELAND -- — Donovan Mitchell scored 34 points and Jarrett Allen had a season-high 24 points and 13 rebounds, lifting the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 114-96 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night.
Darius Garland had 24 points and 12 assists, and Evan Mobley posted 10 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks as the Cavaliers completed a 4-0 homestand. Cleveland owns the third-best record in the NBA at 12-6.
Mitchell scores 71 points, Cavs beat Bulls 145-134 in OT — Already an All-Star, Donovan Mitchell added his name to one of the NBA’s most rarefied lists Monday night.