2010–11 Cleveland Cavaliers season

Key dates

The 2010 NBA draft was held on June 24 in New York City. Free agency began on July 1. Byron Scott was hired as head coach on July 2. On July 8, LeBron James announced he would leave Cleveland and play for the Miami Heat.

The Cavaliers signed 2009 first-round pick Christian Eyenga on July 23. Free agent Joey Graham was signed on July 30. Undrafted rookie Samardo Samuels signed on August 16. Jawad Williams re-signed on September 20.

Training camp began on September 28. The Cavaliers opened the preseason with a victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on October 5 at Quicken Loans Arena. After a win over the Philadelphia 76ers on October 19, Danny Green was waived and Manny Harris made the season roster. The preseason closed with a win over the Milwaukee Bucks on October 21 at Schottenstein Center, finishing 6–2.

The regular season opened on October 27 with a victory over the Boston Celtics at Quicken Loans Arena. Christian Eyenga was assigned to the Erie BayHawks on November 18. Jawad Williams was waived and Samardo Samuels assigned to the NBA D-League on December 27. Alonzo Gee was signed on December 28.

Samuels was recalled on January 1, and Eyenga on January 2. The Cavaliers were eliminated from playoff contention on March 15 after the Indiana Pacers defeated the New York Knicks. On April 8, Joe Tait was honored at Quicken Loans Arena with an honorary microphone banner placed beside the retired jerseys. The season ended on April 13 with a win over the Washington Wizards at The Q, finishing 19–63.

Awards, Records and Milestones

No awards were given to the team. 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, they set a franchise record for most points allowed in a half (80) against the Denver Nuggets. The team went 0–16 in January, their first winless month with at least 12 games.

On February 11, they snapped the NBA record for longest losing streak (26 games) by defeating the Los Angeles Clippers. On March 4, they ended a franchise-record 26-game road losing streak against the New York Knicks. Semih Erden, Christian Eyenga, Luke Harangody, Manny Harris and Samardo Samuels each played their first NBA season. Alonzo Gee reached 1,000 minutes played.

Daniel Gibson reached 300 games, 7,000 minutes, 2,000 field goal attempts, 1,000 three-point attempts and 2,000 points. Joey Graham reached 6,000 minutes. Ryan Hollins reached 3,000 minutes and 1,000 points. Jamario Moon reached 6,000 minutes.

Leon Powe reached 3,000 minutes. Ramon Sessions reached 200 games, 6,000 minutes, 1,000 field goals made, 2,000 field goal attempts, 1,000 free throw attempts, 1,000 assists and 2,000 points. Jawad Williams reached 1,000 minutes.