Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Team Profile

About the Team

The Cleveland Cavaliers, established in 1970, are a professional NBA basketball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. Known for their passionate fanbase and iconic players like LeBron James, the Cavaliers won their first NBA Championship in 2016. They play their home games at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse and compete in the Eastern Conference’s Central Division.

Owner: Dan Gilbert

Captain: Donovan Mitchell

Assistant Coach: Johnnie Bryant

Home Venue: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse

Coach: Kenny Atkinson

Support Staffs

Koby Altman (President of Basketball Operations)

Brandon Weems (Assistant General Manager)

Jon Nichols (VP of Basketball Strategy and Personnel)

Alberto Padilla (Associate Head Athletic Trainer)

Raphael Whittingham (Strength & Conditioning Coach)

Mike Gansey (General Manager)

Jason Hillman (VP of Basketball Operations/General Counsel)

Stephen Spiro (Head Athletic Trainer)

Kevin Kamlowsky (Assistant Athletic Trainer)

Willie Williams (Video Coordinator)

Detailed Bio

The Cleveland Cavaliers, commonly known as the Cavs, are a professional basketball team based in Cleveland, Ohio, competing in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as part of the Eastern Conference's Central Division. As of September 25, 2025, the team has had a remarkable 2024-25 season, finishing with a league-best 64-18 record, securing the top seed in the Eastern Conference and the Central Division title. Under head coach Kenny Atkinson, who was named NBA Coach of the Year, the Cavs showcased an offensive juggernaut, scoring the eighth-most points in NBA history (9,999), led by All-Stars Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, and Evan Mobley, with Mobley also earning Kia Defensive Player of the Year honors. Despite a strong regular season, their playoff run ended in the Eastern Conference Semifinals with a 4-1 loss to the Indiana Pacers, marking their second consecutive semifinal exit. For the 2025-26 season, the team has bolstered its roster with additions like Lonzo Ball (via trade) and Larry Nance Jr. (free agent), alongside draft picks Tyrese Proctor and Saliou Niang, aiming to translate regular-season success into a deeper playoff run starting October 31, 2025, while managing injuries to key players like Garland and Max Strus.