The 2010–11 Cleveland Cavaliers season was the 41st season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). They finished the regular season with 19 wins and 63 losses, the team's worst record since 2002–03. This was also their first season without LeBron James, who was not on the roster as he left the team in the offseason to join the Miami Heat.
| 2010–11 Cleveland Cavaliers season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Byron Scott |
| General manager | Chris Grant |
| Owner(s) | Dan Gilbert |
| Arena | Quicken Loans Arena |
| Results | |
| Record | 19–63 (.232) |
| Place | Division: 5th (Central) Conference: 15th (Eastern) |
| Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
| Local media | |
| Television | |
| Radio | WTAM |
The offseason included James becoming a free agent and signing with the Heat alongside Zydrunas Ilgauskas. The Cavaliers also missed the playoffs for the first time since James' sophomore season in 2005, as well as posting a then-record 26 game losing streak spanning from December 20, 2010, to February 11, 2011, beginning the losing streak with a 90–101 loss to the Utah Jazz, but finally ending their losing streak with a 126–119 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.
Key dates
edit- June 24 – The 2010 NBA draft was held in New York City.
- July 1 – The free agency period started.
- July 2 – Byron Scott hired as new head coach.
- July 8 – LeBron James announces that he will leave Cleveland and play for the Miami Heat.
- July 23 – The Cavaliers sign with the 2009 first-round pick, Christian Eyenga.
- July 26 – The Cavaliers traded Delonte West to the Boston Celtics and Sebastian Telfair to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Ramon Sessions, Ryan Hollins and a 2013 second round Draft pick.
- July 30 – The Cavs sign with the free agent Joey Graham.
- August 16 – The Cavaliers sign with the Jamaican undrafted rookie, Samardo Samuels.
- September 20 – Jawad Williams resigns with the Cavaliers.
- September 28 – The Training Camp begins.
- October 5 – The Cavaliers open the pre-season with a victory over the Charlotte Bobcats, in Quicken Loans Arena.
- October 19 – After the victory over the Philadelphia 76ers the Cavs waived Danny Green and Manny Harris made the season roster.
- October 21 – The Cavaliers close the pre-season with a victory over the Milwaukee Bucks and with a 6–2 record, in Schottenstein Center.
- October 27 – The Cavaliers open the regular reason with a victory over the Boston Celtics, in Quicken Loans Arena.
- November 18 – Christian Eyenga is sent to the Erie BayHawks, the Cavaliers' and Raptor's NBA D-League affiliate.
- December 27 – Jawad Williams is waived and Samardo Samuels is assigned to the NBA D-League.
- December 28 – The Cavaliers sign Alonzo Gee.
- January 1 – The Cavs recall Samardo Samuels, from the NBA D-League.
- January 2 – Eyenga is recalled from the Erie BayHawks.
- February 11 – The Cavaliers snap an NBA record 26 game losing streak with a 126–119 overtime victory against the Los Angeles Clippers.
- February 24 – The Cavs acquired the former All-Star Baron Davis and a 2011 First Round Draft Pick, from the L.A. Clippers, that received Mo Williams and Jamario Moon. The Cavs also sent a 2013 Second-Round Pick to the Boston Celtics, for Luke Harangody and Semih Erden. To clear the roster capacity, Leon Powe was waived.
- March 15 – The Indiana Pacers defeated the New York Knicks, and with this result, the Cavaliers are eliminated from the Playoffs.
- April 8 – Joe Tait is honored in the Quicken Loans Arena, and an honorary microphone banner is placed beside the other retired jerseys, on the rafters.
- April 13 – The Cavaliers finish the season, defeating the Washington Wizards, in The Q, and with a 19–63 record.
Draft picks
editThe Cleveland Cavaliers had no picks in the 2010 NBA draft, along with Denver Nuggets and Charlotte Bobcats.
Roster
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Pre-season
edit| 2010 Pre-season Game Log: 6–2 (Home: 4–2 ; Road: 2–0) | ||||||||||
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| Game | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | Decision | Attendance | Record | Recap | ||
| 1 | October 5 (in Quicken Loans Arena) | Charlotte Bobcats | 72 – 87 | Cleveland Cavaliers | Won | Not announced | 1-0 | 1 | ||
| 2 | October 7 (in Quicken Loans Arena) | Washington Wizards | 97 – 83 | Cleveland Cavaliers | Lost | 19,124 | 1-1 | 2 | ||
| 3 | October 10 (in Toyota Center) | Cleveland Cavaliers | 99 – 93 | Houston Rockets | Won | 11,095 | 2-1 | 3 | ||
| 4 | October 11 (in American Airlines Center) | Cleveland Cavaliers | 85 – 79 | Dallas Mavericks | Won | 16,673 | 3-1 | 4 | ||
| 5 | October 14 (in Petersen Events Center) | San Antonio Spurs | 80 – 106 | Cleveland Cavaliers | Won | 5,121 | 4-1 | 5 | ||
| 6 | October 16 (in Quicken Loans Arena) | CSKA Moscow (Russia) | 90 – 87 | Cleveland Cavaliers | Lost | 20,263 | 4-2 | 6 | ||
| 7 | October 19 (in U.S. Bank Arena) | Philadelphia 76ers | 95 – 111 | Cleveland Cavaliers | Won | 6,217 | 5-2 | 7 | ||
| 8 | October 21 (in Value City Arena) | Milwaukee Bucks | 77 – 83 | Cleveland Cavaliers | Won | 7,092 | 6-2 | 8 | ||
Regular season
editStandings
edit| W | L | PCT | GB | Home | Road | Div | |
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| z-Chicago Bulls | 62 | 20 | .756 | – | 36–5 | 26–15 | 15–1 |
| x-Indiana Pacers | 37 | 45 | .451 | 25 | 24–17 | 13–28 | 9–7 |
| Milwaukee Bucks | 35 | 47 | .427 | 27 | 22–19 | 13–28 | 6–10 |
| Detroit Pistons | 30 | 52 | .366 | 32 | 21–20 | 9–32 | 7–9 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 19 | 63 | .232 | 43 | 12–29 | 7–34 | 3–13 |
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| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | |
| 1 | z-Chicago Bulls | 62 | 20 | .756 | – |
| 2 | y-Miami Heat | 58 | 24 | .707 | 4 |
| 3 | y-Boston Celtics | 56 | 26 | .683 | 6 |
| 4 | x-Orlando Magic | 52 | 30 | .634 | 10 |
| 5 | x-Atlanta Hawks | 44 | 38 | .537 | 18 |
| 6 | x-New York Knicks | 42 | 40 | .512 | 20 |
| 7 | x-Philadelphia 76ers | 41 | 41 | .500 | 21 |
| 8 | x-Indiana Pacers | 37 | 45 | .451 | 25 |
| 9 | Milwaukee Bucks | 35 | 47 | .427 | 27 |
| 10 | Charlotte Bobcats | 34 | 48 | .415 | 28 |
| 11 | Detroit Pistons | 30 | 52 | .366 | 32 |
| 12 | New Jersey Nets | 24 | 58 | .293 | 38 |
| 13 | Washington Wizards | 23 | 59 | .280 | 39 |
| 14 | Toronto Raptors | 22 | 60 | .268 | 40 |
| 15 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 19 | 63 | .232 | 43 |
Game log
editPlayoffs
editGame log
editThe Cleveland Cavaliers did not qualify for the 2011 NBA Playoffs.
Player statistics
edit| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field-goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field-goal percentage | FT% | Free-throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game |
Regular season
edit| Player | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baron Davis1 | 15 | 9 | 25.3 | .421 | .414 | .815 | 2.4 | 6.1 | 1.1 | .4 | 13.9 |
| Semih Erden1 | 4 | 1 | 16.0 | .286 | .000 | .833 | 2.8 | .3 | .5 | .8 | 3.3 |
| Christian Eyenga | 44 | 18 | 21.5 | .425 | .275 | .643 | 2.8 | .8 | .8 | .6 | 6.9 |
| Alonzo Gee1 | 40 | 29 | 24.3 | .462 | .347 | .800 | 3.9 | .8 | .8 | .4 | 7.4 |
| Daniel Gibson | 67 | 15 | 27.8 | .400 | .403 | .822 | 2.6 | 3.0 | .7 | .3 | 11.6 |
| Joey Graham | 39 | 8 | 15.0 | .458 | .300 | .806 | 2.2 | .5 | .2 | .2 | 5.2 |
| Luke Harangody1 | 21 | 0 | 19.0 | .378 | .250 | .778 | 4.2 | 1.0 | .5 | .5 | 6.2 |
| Manny Harris | 54 | 15 | 17.3 | .374 | .370 | .763 | 2.6 | 1.6 | .6 | .1 | 5.9 |
| J.J. Hickson | 80 | 66 | 28.2 | .458 | .000 | .673 | 8.7 | 1.1 | .6 | .7 | 13.8 |
| Ryan Hollins | 70 | 16 | 16.9 | .598 | .000 | .681 | 2.7 | .4 | .3 | .6 | 5.3 |
| Antawn Jamison | 56 | 38 | 32.9 | .427 | .346 | .731 | 6.7 | 1.7 | .9 | .5 | 18.0 |
| Jamario Moon1 | 40 | 13 | 19.1 | .402 | .284 | .909 | 3.0 | 1.1 | .6 | .7 | 4.7 |
| Anthony Parker | 72 | 65 | 29.0 | .399 | .379 | .779 | 3.0 | 3.0 | .9 | .1 | 8.3 |
| Leon Powe1 | 14 | 3 | 13.4 | .492 | .000 | .462 | 2.7 | .1 | .5 | .2 | 5.0 |
| Samardo Samuels | 37 | 10 | 18.9 | .456 | .000 | .618 | 4.3 | .5 | .4 | .5 | 7.8 |
| Ramon Sessions | 81 | 38 | 26.3 | .466 | .200 | .823 | 3.1 | 5.2 | .7 | .1 | 13.3 |
| Anderson Varejão | 31 | 31 | 32.1 | .528 | .000 | .667 | 9.7 | 1.5 | .9 | 1.2 | 9.1 |
| Jawad Williams | 26 | 1 | 15.0 | .325 | .289 | .750 | 1.8 | .8 | .3 | .1 | 4.0 |
| Mo Williams1 | 36 | 34 | 29.6 | .385 | .265 | .833 | 2.7 | 7.1 | .9 | .3 | 13.3 |
Stats with the Cavaliers.
1 Did not start or finish the season with the Cavs.
Awards, Records and Milestones
editAwards
editNo awards.
Week/Month
editNo awards.
All-Star
edit- Daniel Gibson - 3-PT Shootout (5th)
Records
edit- At the end of the season, Baron Davis had 5,890 career assists, and he became the 31st player with more assists in the NBA.
- At the end of the season, Baron Davis had 1,496 career steals, and he became the 37th player with more steals in the NBA.
Team Records
edit- On January 11, the Cavaliers set franchise records for fewest points in a game (57) and largest margin of defeat (55) against the Los Angeles Lakers.
- On January 15, the Cavaliers set a franchise record for most points given up in a half (80) against the Denver Nuggets.
- The Cavaliers had their first winless month (with at least 12 games) in franchise history, going 0–16 in January.
- On February 11, the Cavaliers snapped the NBA record for longest losing streak. After 26 consecutive losses, they defeated the Los Angeles Clippers.
- On March 4, the Cavs snapped their franchise record for most consecutive losses on the road, against the New York Knicks, at 26.
Milestones
edit- Baron Davis reached 800 career games.
- Semih Erden played his first season in the NBA.
- Christian Eyenga played his first season in the NBA.*
- Alonzo Gee reached 1,000 minutes played.
- Daniel Gibson reached 300 career games, 7,000 minutes, 2,000 field goals attempted, 1,000 three-point shots attempted and 2,000 points.*
- Joey Graham reached 6,000 minutes played.
- Luke Harangody played his first season in the NBA.
- Manny Harris played his first season in the NBA.*
- J.J. Hickson reached 400 career games, 4,000 minutes, 1,000 field goals attempted, 1,000 rebounds and 2,000 points.*
- Ryan Hollins reached 3,000 minutes played and 1,000 points.
- Antawn Jamison reached 900 career games, 33,000 minutes played, 15,000 field goals attempted, 5,000 defensive rebounds, 7,000 rebounds and 18,000 points.
- Jamario Moon reached 6,000 minutes played.
- Anthony Parker reached 400 career games, 12,000 minutes, 3,000 field goals attempted, 1,000 assists and 4,000 points.
- Leon Powe reached 3,000 minutes played.
- Samardo Samuels played his first season in the NBA.*
- Ramon Sessions reached 200 career games, 6,000 minutes, 1,000 field goals made, 2,000 field goals attempted, 1,000 free throws attempted, 1,000 assists and 2,000 points.
- Anderson Varejão reached 400 career games and 10,000 minutes.*
- Jawad Williams reached 1,000 minutes played.*
- Mo Williams reached 500 career games, 15,000 minutes, 6,000 field goals attempted, 1,000 free throws made and 7,000 points.
*Spent the entire NBA Career with the Cleveland Cavaliers, until reach these Milestones.
Team milestones
edit- On November 2, the Cavaliers reached 3,400 combined regular and post-season games, against the Atlanta Hawks.
- On February 8, the Cavaliers reached 3,300 regular season games, against the Dallas Mavericks.
- On February 11, the Cavaliers reached 1,600 regular and post-season victories, against the Los Angeles Clippers.
Injuries, surgeries and absences
edit- Mo Williams - Personal Reasons (October 27 - November 2)
- Anderson Varejão - Personal Reasons (October 29 - October 30)
- Antawn Jamison - Sore Left Knee (November 2 - November 9)
- Anderson Varejão - Right Rib Contusion (November 13 - November 16)
- Mo Williams - Left Adductor (Groin) Strain (November 13 - November 19)
- Joey Graham - Right Quad Strain (December 15 - January 21)
- Anthony Parker - Low Back Strain (January 2 - January 21 - January 25)
- Daniel Gibson - Left Ankle Sprain (January 5 - January 19)
- Leon Powe - Right Knee Torn Meniscus (January 5 - February 24 (Waived))
- Anderson Varejão - Torn Peroneus Longus Tendon in Right Ankle/Foot (January 7 - April 13 (Season finished))
- Christian Eyenga - Right Ankle Sprain (January 11 - January 21)
- Mo Williams - Left Hip Flexor Strain (January 15 - February 11)
- Daniel Gibson - Left Quad Injury (January 31 - February 5)
- Baron Davis - Sore Left Knee (March 2 - March 4)
- Semih Erden - Left/Right Adductor Strain (March 2 - March 6 - April 8)
- Daniel Gibson - Left Quad Contusion (March 2 - March 8)
- Antawn Jamison - Left Little Finger Fracture (March 2 - April 13 (Season finished))
- Luke Harangody - Right Hip Pointer (March 8 - March 13)
- Baron Davis - Personal Reasons/Back Spasms (March 9 - March 17 - March 25)
- Samardo Samuels - Right Wrist Sprain (March 29 - April 3)
- Samardo Samuels - Left Groin Strain (April 5 - April 13 (Season finished))
- Anthony Parker - Back Spasms (April 11 - April 13)
- Baron Davis - Back (April 13 (Season finished))
- Semih Erden - Sore Right Heel (April 13 (Season finished))
Transactions
editFree agents
editAdditions
edit| Date | Player | Signed | Former team |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 30, 2010 | Joey Graham | Free agent | Denver Nuggets |
| August 17, 2010 | Samardo Samuels | Undrafted rookie | Louisville Cardinals |
| October 19, 2010 | Manny Harris | Undrafted rookie | Michigan Wolverines |
| December 28, 2010 | Alonzo Gee | Free agent | Washington Wizards |
Subtractions
edit| Date | Player | Reason left | New team |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2010 | LeBron James | Free agent/Sign-and-trade | Miami Heat |
| July 17, 2010 | Žydrūnas Ilgauskas | Free agent | Miami Heat |
| August 4, 2010 | Shaquille O'Neal | Free agent | Boston Celtics |
| October 19, 2010 | Danny Green | Waived | San Antonio Spurs |
| December 27, 2010 | Jawad Williams | Waived | |
| February 24, 2011 | Leon Powe | Waived/Buyout | Memphis Grizzlies |
Trades
edit| July 9, 2010 | To Cleveland Cavaliers----
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To Miami Heat---- |
| July 26, 2010 | To Cleveland Cavaliers----
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To Minnesota Timberwolves---- |
| February 24, 2011 | To Cleveland Cavaliers----
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To Los Angeles Clippers---- |
| February 24, 2011 | To Cleveland Cavaliers---- | To Boston Celtics----
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References
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