As a member of the NBA’s Eastern Conference Central Division, the Cleveland Cavaliers (affectionately known as ‘the Cavs’) have been dazzling crowds since 1970 when they joined Portland Trail Blazers and Buffalo Braves as expansion teams. For over 25 years now, their home games have been played in spectacular downtown Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, also shared with the beloved Cleveland Monsters hockey team. A true fan favorite, Dan Gilbert has proudly owned this iconic franchise since March 2005!
Drafted future Hall of Famer Brad Daugherty with the first overall pick in the NBA draft
Richfield Coliseum
1989-1993
Mark Price-led era, including three Central Division titles and a trip to the Eastern Conference Finals in 1992
Richfield Coliseum
1994
Moved to current home arena
Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse (formerly known as Gund Arena and Quicken Loans Arena)
2003
Drafted future MVP and four-time scoring champion LeBron James with the first overall pick in the NBA draft
Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
2007
Reached the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history, led by LeBron James
Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
2009-2010
Reached the NBA Playoffs in consecutive seasons
Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
2014
Hired head coach David Blatt and drafted future All-Star guard Kyrie Irving with the first overall pick in the NBA draft
Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
2016
Won the NBA Championship, coming back from a 3-1 deficit to defeat the Golden State Warriors in seven games, ending a 52-year championship drought for the city of Cleveland
Drafted future All-Star guard Collin Sexton with the eighth overall pick in the NBA draft
Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
2021
Acquired All-Star center Andre Drummond via trade with the Detroit Pistons
Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
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Cleveland Cavaliers FAQs
Who owns the Cleveland Cavaliers?
The Cleveland Cavaliers are owned by musician Usher, and brothers Gary and Dan Gilbert.
Who is the coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers?
John-Blair Bickerstaff is the head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers.
