Following their 4-1 loss to the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference semifinals, the Cleveland Cavaliers are aiming to expand power forward Evan Mobley’s role moving forward.

Evan Mobley's growth is critical to the Cavs' championship hopes. As salary cap constraints limit roster upgrades, the Cavs are banking on their 23-year-old big man to take a star turn.

Despite being the Eastern Conference's top seed, the Cleveland Cavaliers were eliminated from playoff contention in the second round.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — NBA Defensive Player of the Year Evan Mobley and All-Star guard Darius Garland returned to the starting lineup for the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night. Key backup De’Andre Hunter was also active after missing Game 2 with a sprained right thumb.

Cleveland earned a top seed and 64 wins behind a dominant campaign from Evan Mobley on both ends of the floor.

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) — Koby Altman realizes expectations for the Cleveland Cavaliers going into next season will be much different. Such is life for a franchise that was the top seed in the Eastern Conference but had their postseason run end in disappointment, losing to the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference semifinals.