Cavaliers’ Mobley emerges with DPOY honors

Evan Mobley came away from a crowded field with the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year award — and boosted the value of the max rookie contract extension he signed last summer in the process.

Tatum doubtful for Game 3, wrist bruise ‘severe’

Jayson Tatum remains listed as doubtful for the Boston Celtics, meaning the reigning NBA champions do not expect him to play Friday when they visit the Orlando Magic in Game 3 of an Eastern Conference first-round series.