The Cleveland Cavaliers are also known as “Cavs”. They are one of the most important NBA teams with enriched history. These include unforgettable events, well-known players, and championship wins. The Cavaliers have built a successful tradition in pro basketball from their early hardship times to that historic championship win in 2016.
This blog post gives a clear overview of the team. It covers their history, successes, records, player list, coaching staff, and things like the Cleveland Cavaliers logo, jersey, and Hall of Fame members.
Cleveland Cavaliers Schedule and Matches
The Cleveland Cavaliers have several exciting games this 2024-25 season.
The Cleveland Cavaliers routinely will compete against other Eastern Conference teams such as the Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks, and Miami Heat. Because of the rivalry that built during the four straight NBA Finals from 2015 to 2018, their games against strong opponents from the Western Conference, particularly the Golden State Warriors, still attract many fans.
2024-2025 Schedule
| Date | OPP | Time / TV | Venue |
| Oct 23, 2024 | @ Toronto Raptors | 7:30 PM | Scotiabank Arena |
| Oct 25, 2024 | vs Detroit Pistons | 7:30 PM | Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse |
| Oct 26, 2024 | @ Washington Wizards | 7:00 PM | Capital One Arena |
| Oct 28, 2024 | @ New York Knicks | 7:30 PM | Madison Square Garden |
| Oct 30, 2024 | vs L.A. Lakers | 7:00 PM | Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse |
| Nov 1, 2024 | vs Orlando Magic | 7:00 pm ESPN | Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse |
| Nov 2, 2024 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | 8:00 PM | Fiserv Forum |
| Nov 4, 2024 | vs Milwaukee Bucks | 7:00 pmNBAt | Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse |
| Nov 6, 2024 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | 8:00 PM | Smoothie King Center |
| Nov 8, 2024 | vs Golden State Warriors | 7:30 PM | Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse |
| Nov 9, 2024 | vs Brooklyn Nets | 7:30 pmNBAt | Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse |
| Nov 11, 2024 | @ Chicago Bulls | 8:00 PM | United Center |
| Nov 13, 2024 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | 7:30 PM | Wells Fargo Center |
| Nov 15, 2024 | vs Chicago Bulls | 7:30 PM | Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse |
| Nov 17, 2024 | vs Charlotte Hornets | 6:00 PM | Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse |
| Nov 19, 2024 | @ Boston Celtics | 7:00 pm TNT | TD Garden |
| Nov 20, 2024 | vs New Orleans Pelicans | 7:30 PM | Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse |
| Nov 24, 2024 | vs Toronto Raptors | 7:30 PM | Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse |
| Nov 27, 2024 | vs Atlanta Hawks | 7:00 PM | Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse |
| Nov 29, 2024 | @ Atlanta Hawks | 8:30 pmNBAt | State Farm Arena |
| Dec 1, 2024 | vs Boston Celtics | 6:00 PM | Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse |
| Dec 3, 2024 | vs Washington Wizards | 7:00 PM | Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse |
| Dec 5, 2024 | vs Denver Nuggets | 7:00 pmNBAt | Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse |
| Dec 7, 2024 | @ Charlotte Hornets | 1:00 PM | Spectrum Center |
| Dec 8, 2024 | @ Miami Heats | 6:00 PM | Kaseya Center |
| Dec 20, 2024 | vs Milwaukee Bucks | 7:30 pmNBAt | Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse |
| Dec 21, 2024 | vs Philadelphia 76ers | 8:00 PM | Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse |
| Dec 23, 2024 | vs Utah Jazz | 7:00 PM | Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse |
| Dec 27, 2024 | @ Denver Nuggets | 9:00 PM | Ball Arena |
| Dec 30, 2024 | @ Golden State Warriors | 10:00 PM | Chase Center |
| Dec 31, 2024 | @ L.A. Lakers | 9:00 PM | Crypto.com Arena |
| Jan 3, 2025 | @ Dallas Mavericks | 8:30 PM | American Airlines Center |
| Jan 5, 2025 | vs Charlotte Hornets | 6:00 PM | Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse |
| Jan 8, 2025 | vs Oklahoma City Thunder | 7:00 PM | Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse |
| Jan 9, 2025 | vs Toronto Raptors | 7:00 PM | Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse |
| Jan 12, 2025 | vs Indiana Pacers | 6:00 PM | Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse |
| Jan 14, 2025 | @ Indiana Pacers | 7:00 pm TNT | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Jan 16, 2025 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | 8:00 PM | Paycom Center |
| Jan 18, 2025 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | 9:00 PM | Target Center |
| Jan 20, 2025 | vs Phoenix Suns | 3:30 PM | Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse |
| Jan 22, 2025 | @ Houston Cougars | 8:00 PM | Toyota Center |
| Jan 24, 2025 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | 7:00 PM | Wells Fargo Center |
| Jan 25, 2025 | vs Houston Cougars | 7:30 PM | Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse |
| Jan 27, 2025 | vs Detroit Pistons | 7:00 pmNBAt | Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse |
| Jan 29, 2025 | @ Miami Heats | 7:30 PM | Kaseya Center |
| Jan 30, 2025 | vs Atlanta Hawks | 7:30 PM | Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse |
| Feb 2, 2025 | vs Dallas Mavericks | 3:30 PM | Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse |
| Feb 4, 2025 | vs Boston Celtics | 7:00 PM | Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse |
| Feb 5, 2025 | @ Detroit Pistons | 7:00 PM | Little Caesars Arena |
| Feb 7, 2025 | @ Washington Wizards | 7:00 PM | Capital One Arena |
| Feb 10, 2025 | vs Minnesota Timberwolves | 7:00 PM | Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse |
| Feb 12, 2025 | @ Toronto Raptors | 7:30 PM | Scotiabank Arena |
| Feb 20, 2025 | @ Brooklyn Nets | 7:30 PM | Barclays Center |
| Feb 21, 2025 | vs New York Knicks | 7:00 pm ESPN | Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse |
| Feb 23, 2025 | vs Memphis Grizzlies | 7:30 PM | Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse |
| Feb 25, 2025 | @ Orlando Magic | 7:30 pm TNT | Kia Center |
| Feb 28, 2025 | @ Boston Celtics | 7:30 pm ESPN | TD Garden |
| Mar 2, 2025 | vs Portland Trail Blazers | 3:30 pmNBAt | Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse |
| Mar 4, 2025 | @ Chicago Bulls | 8:00 PM | United Center |
| Mar 5, 2025 | vs Miami Heats | 7:00 pm ESPN | Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse |
| Mar 7, 2025 | @ Charlotte Hornets | 7:00 PM | Spectrum Center |
| Mar 9, 2025 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | 7:00 PM | Fiserv Forum |
| Mar 11, 2025 | vs Brooklyn Nets | 7:00 PM | Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse |
| Mar 14, 2025 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | 8:00 PM | FedExForum |
| Mar 16, 2025 | vs Orlando Magic | 6:00 PM | Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse |
| Mar 18, 2025 | @ L.A. Clippers | 10:30 PM | Intuit Dome |
| Mar 19, 2025 | @ Sacramento Kings | 10:00 PM | Golden 1 Center |
| Mar 21, 2025 | @ Phoenix Suns | 10:00 PM | Footprint Center |
| Mar 23, 2025 | @ Utah Jazz | 3:30 PM | Delta Center |
| Mar 25, 2025 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | 10:00 PM | Moda Center at the Rose Quarter |
| Mar 27, 2025 | vs San Antonio Spurs | 7:00 PM | Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse |
| Mar 28, 2025 | @ Detroit Pistons | 7:00 PM | Little Caesars Arena |
| Mar 30, 2025 | vs L.A. Clippers | 3:30 PM | Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse |
| Apr 2, 2025 | vs New York Knicks | 7:00 PM | Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse |
| Apr 4, 2025 | @ San Antonio Spurs | 8:00 PM | Frost Bank Center |
| Apr 6, 2025 | vs Sacramento Kings | 6:00 PM | Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse |
| Apr 8, 2025 | vs Chicago Bulls | 7:00 PM | Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse |
| Apr 10, 2025 | @ Indiana Pacers | 7:00 pm TNT | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Apr 11, 2025 | @ New York Knicks | 7:30 pmNBAt | Madison Square Garden |
| Apr 13, 2025 | vs Indiana Pacers | 1:00 PM | Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse |
Cleveland Cavaliers Roster: The Current Team in 2024-25
Cropping of talented players in the team is ideal to the success of the Cavaliers year after year. From former legends to new rising stars, the team of the Cavaliers has been improvising all the time.
| All Players (2024-2025) | |||||
| Player | Jersey No. | Position | Height | Weight (Pound) | DOB (AGE) |
| Jarrett Allen | 31 | C | 6-9 | 243 | 4/21/1998 (26) |
| Emoni Bates | 21 | SF | 6-8 | 170 | 1/28/2004 (20) |
| Darius Garland | 10 | PG | 6-1 | 192 | 1/26/2000 (24) |
| Ty Jerome | 2 | SG | 6-5 | 195 | 7/8/1997 (27) |
| Damian Jones | 30 | C | 6-10 | 245 | 6/30/1995 (29) |
| Caris LeVert | 3 | SG | 6-6 | 205 | 8/25/1994 (30) |
| Sam Merrill | 5 | SG | 6-4 | 205 | 5/15/1996 (28) |
| Donovan Mitchell | 45 | SG | 6-3 | 215 | 9/7/1996 (28) |
| Evan Mobley | 4 | PF | 6-11 | 215 | 6/18/2001 (23) |
| Isaiah Mobley | 15 | PF | 6-8 | 238 | 9/24/1999 (24) |
| Marcus Morris | 24 | PF | 6-8 | 218 | 9/2/1989 (35) |
| Pete Nance | 8 | PF | 6-11 | 230 | 2/19/2000 (24) |
| Georges Niang | 20 | PF | 6-7 | 230 | 6/17/1993 (31) |
| Isaac Okoro | 35 | SF | 6-5 | 225 | 1/26/2001 (23) |
| Craig Porter Jr. | 9 | PG | 6-1 | 180 | 2/26/2000 (24) |
| Max Strus | 1 | SG | 6-5 | 215 | 3/28/1996 (28) |
| Tristan Thompson | 13 | C | 6-9 | 254 | 3/13/1991 (33) |
| JT Thor | — | PF | 6-9 | 203 | 8/26/2002 (22) |
| Luke Travers | 33 | SF | 6-7 | 207 | 9/3/2001 (23) |
| Jaylon Tyson | — | SF | 6-6 | 218 | 12/2/2002 (21) |
| Dean Wade | 32 | PF | 6-9 | 228 | 11/20/1996 (27) |
All-Time Records: Cleveland Cavaliers Statistics & Milestones
Over the years, Cleveland Cavaliers established many records and achieved great results, both individual and team-wise. Cleveland Cavaliers statistics and records are given below:
- All-Time Leading Scorer: Unsurprisingly, LeBron James holds the franchise record for most points. LeBron has scored over 23,119 points in a Cavaliers uniform, more than doubling any other player in franchise history.
- Leader of all time-assists: LeBron James leads on Cav’s list to date for most assists. His overall skill is evident in more than 6,288 assists that he made while on the team.
- Most Rebounds: Most rebounds held by the former Cav’s center Zydrunas Ilgauskas; he got over 5,904 career rebounds while putting on a Cleveland Cavaliers jersey.
- Single-Season Win Record: The 2008-09 Cleveland Cavaliers have the most wins in one season, retiring at 66-16. That team was really strong during the regular season, although they did not fare that well in the playoffs.
Cleveland Cavaliers Statistics – Basic (Totals)
| Cleveland Cavaliers | |
| Location | Cleveland, Ohio |
| Team Name | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| Seasons: 55 | 1970-71 to 2024-25 |
| Record | 2032-2321, .467 W-L% |
| Playoff Appearances | 24 |
| Championships | 1 |
Last 10 Years of the Cleveland Cavaliers
| Season | Lg | Team | Win | Loose | Finish | FG% | 3P% | 2P% | FT% | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF | PTS |
| 2023-24 | NBA | CLE | 48 | 34 | 2 | 0.479 | 0.367 | 0.561 | 0.765 | 3549 | 2299 | 605 | 380 | 1112 | 1436 | 9236 |
| 2022-23 | NBA | CLE | 51 | 31 | 2 | 0.488 | 0.367 | 0.559 | 0.78 | 3369 | 2045 | 586 | 384 | 1094 | 1560 | 9205 |
| 2021-22 | NBA | CLE | 44 | 38 | 3 | 0.469 | 0.355 | 0.541 | 0.76 | 3623 | 2064 | 580 | 343 | 1181 | 1433 | 8839 |
| 2020-21 | NBA | CLE | 22 | 50 | 4 | 0.45 | 0.336 | 0.51 | 0.743 | 3078 | 1716 | 559 | 325 | 1114 | 1308 | 7476 |
| 2019-20 | NBA | CLE | 19 | 46 | 5 | 0.458 | 0.351 | 0.519 | 0.758 | 2876 | 1500 | 447 | 211 | 1073 | 1188 | 6948 |
| 2018-19 | NBA | CLE | 19 | 63 | 5 | 0.444 | 0.355 | 0.488 | 0.792 | 3498 | 1698 | 534 | 195 | 1106 | 1642 | 8567 |
| 2017-18 | NBA | CLE | 50 | 32 | 1 | 0.476 | 0.372 | 0.54 | 0.779 | 3455 | 1916 | 582 | 312 | 1126 | 1524 | 9091 |
| 2016-17 | NBA | CLE | 51 | 31 | 1 | 0.47 | 0.384 | 0.528 | 0.748 | 3587 | 1858 | 539 | 327 | 1121 | 1486 | 9048 |
| 2015-16 | NBA | CLE | 57 | 25 | 1 | 0.46 | 0.362 | 0.514 | 0.748 | 3650 | 1861 | 551 | 317 | 1114 | 1666 | 8555 |
| 2014-15 | NBA | CLE | 53 | 29 | 1 | 0.458 | 0.367 | 0.504 | 0.751 | 3523 | 1814 | 603 | 340 | 1171 | 1510 | 8457 |
Background: The Birth of the Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cavaliers started a new basketball team back in 1970, founded by Nick Mileti. The beginning was poor since they constantly lost. However, by mid-decade, the Cavs began to fill their roster with some promising young players and finally made their first playoff appearance in 1976.
The Cavaliers had a fantastic season in 1976, referred to as the “Miracle of Richfield.” The team made it to the Eastern Conference Finals, where they lost to the Boston Celtics. The early success helped the team plan for what they wanted to achieve in the future.
Cleveland Cavaliers Logo and Jersey Changes
The Cleveland Cavaliers logo has redesigned several times over the years. The current one uses a modern shield and sword, therefore symbolizing the competitive drive of the team. Traditionally, the colors used on the jerseys are wine, gold, and navy blue to represent the rich and royal history of the Cavaliers. Recently, over the past decades, the jersey has undergone minor changes but has remained very true to its roots and the commitment of the franchise to greatness.
Achievements: Cleveland Cavaliers Championships and Success
The Cleveland Cavaliers reached their pinnacle in 2016 when they won their first and only NBA Championship. Driven by the superstar LeBron James, the Cavs managed to pull an incredible comeback in the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors at 3-1 in the series count. This great feat made Cleveland the very first team in NBA annals to take the win after being down in this manner in the Finals, a fact that clinched the Cavaliers’ place in basketball lore.
Other key achievements in the franchise’s history are:
- Eastern Conference Championships: The Cavaliers have five appearances in the NBA Finals, where they won the Conference titles.
- Central Division Titles: Cleveland won the Central Division title seven times
- LeBron James is regularly seen as one of the best players in NBA history. He brought great success to the Cavaliers. He won the NBA MVP award four times. He also led the team to its only championship in 2016.
Coaching Staff: The Leaders Behind the Cleveland Cavaliers
Success for the Cleveland Cavaliers is not solely dependent on the players on the court. Coaches also have an important job in making plans, handling the different personalities, and trying to get the most out of the team.
| 2024-25 Coaching Staff | |
| Head Coach | Kenny Atkinson |
| Assistant Head Coach | Johnnie Bryant |
| Assistant Coach | Mike Gerrity |
| Assistant Coach | Bryan Tibaldi |
| Assistant Coach | Trevor Hendry |
| Assistant Coach | Nate Renking |
| Assistant Coach | DeMarre Carroll |
| Assistant Coach | Jordan Ott |
| Trainer | Stephen Spiro |
Hall of Fame Legacy: Cavaliers Who Made Their Mark
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame has honored many players and individuals who helped the Cleveland Cavaliers. Important inductees are:
| Cleveland Cavaliers Hall of Famers | ||||
| Players | ||||
| Jersey No. | Name | Position | Tenure | Inducted |
| 42 | Nate Thurmond | F/C | 1975–1977 | 1985 |
| 11 | Walt Frazier | G | 1977–1979 | 1987 |
| 19 | Lenny Wilkens 1 | G | 1972–1974 | 1989 |
| 33 | Shaquille O’Neal | C | 2009–2010 | 2016 |
| 4 | Ben Wallace | F/C | 2008–2009 | 2021 |
| 9 | Dwyane Wade | G | 2017–2018 | 2023 |
| Coaches | ||||
| Name | Position | Tenure | Inducted | |
| Chuck Daly 2 | Head coach | 1981–1982 | 1994 | |
| Lenny Wilkens 1 | Head coach | 1986–1993 | 1998 | |
| Bill Fitch | Head coach | 1970–1979 | 2019 | |
| George Karl | Head coach | 1984–1986 | 2022 | |
| Contributors | ||||
| Name | Position | Tenure | Inducted | |
| Wayne Embry | General manager | 1986–1999 | 1999 | |
