1972–73 Cleveland Cavaliers season | |
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Head coach | Bill Fitch |
Arena | Cleveland Arena |
Results | |
Record | 32–50 (.390) |
Place |
Division: 4th (Central) Conference: 6th (Eastern) |
Playoff finish | DNQ |
Stats @ Basketball-Reference.com |
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Local media | |
Television | WEWS-TV |
Radio | WERE |
The 1972–73 Cleveland Cavaliers season was the third season of NBA basketball in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers finished the season with a 32–50 record, finishing last in the Central Division and 6th Eastern Conference. This was the 2nd consecutive year with a total win increase. Lenny Wilkens led the team in assists and was named an All-Star.
August 23: Guard Lenny Wilkens and forward Barry Clemens obtained from the Seattle SuperSonics in exchange for guard Butch Beard.
September 21: Cavaliers trade the rights to 1971 second-round draft choice Steve Hawes to the Houston Rockets in exchange for a future undisclosed draft choice.