1972–73 Cleveland Cavaliers season


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.

Offseason

Trades

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.

Draft picks

RoundPickPlayerPositionNationalityCollege/Club team
13Dwight DavisPFUnited StatesHouston
224Steve HawesCUnited StatesWashington

Regular season

Season standings

Record vs. opponents

Game log

Awards and records