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1989–90 Cleveland Cavaliers season

The 1989–90 NBA season was the 20th season of the National Basketball Association in Cleveland, Ohio. During the off-season, the Cavaliers acquired second-year guard Steve Kerr from the Phoenix Suns.[2][3] The Cavaliers got off to a slow start losing their first four games, on their way to a mediocre 10–16 start. Early into the season, the team traded Ron Harper to the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for top draft pick Danny Ferry and Reggie Williams;[4][5][6] Ferry was selected by the Clippers as the second overall pick in the 1989 NBA draft,[7][8][9][10] but refused to play for them as he went to play overseas in Italy.[11][12] At midseason, the team traded Chris Dudley to the New Jersey Nets,[13][14] and released Williams to free agency. The Cavaliers struggled playing below .500 for the first half of the season, holding a 21–25 record at the All-Star break,[15] but finished it on a strong note winning their final six games. The team finished the season with a 42–40 record, finishing 4th in the Central Division, as they advanced to the playoffs.[16]

Mark Price averaged 19.6 points, 9.1 assists and 1.6 steals per game, while Brad Daugherty averaged 16.8 points and 9.1 rebounds per game, and Larry Nance provided the team with 16.3 points, 8.3 rebounds and 2.0 blocks per game. In addition, sixth man Hot Rod Williams provided with 16.8 points, 8.1 rebounds and 2.0 blocks per game, and Craig Ehlo contributed 13.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.6 steals per game.[17]

In the Eastern Conference First Round of the playoffs, the Cavaliers lost in five games to the Philadelphia 76ers.[18][19][20][21] For the season, the team slightly changed their road uniforms, replacing the team nickname "Cavs" with the city name "Cleveland" on their jerseys.[22]

The team's season roster is featured in the video games NBA 2K16[23] and NBA 2K17.

Draft picks

Roster

Regular season

Season standings

Notes

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Record vs. opponents

Game log

Playoffs

Player stats

Season

Playoffs

Player Statistics Citation:[17]

Awards and records

Awards

Records

Milestones

All-Star

Transactions

Trades

Free agents

Development league

References

  1. ^ Dyer, Bob (January 30, 1988). "Cavs End Contract with WWWE". Akron Beacon Journal. p. B8.
  2. ^ "Cavs Acquire Steve Kerr". United Press International. September 5, 1989. Retrieved November 23, 2022.
  3. ^ "NBA '89-90; Trading Places". The New York Times. October 29, 1989. Retrieved March 9, 2022.
  4. ^ "Cavs Trade Harper, Draft Picks to Clippers". United Press International. November 16, 1989. Retrieved November 23, 2022.
  5. ^ "Ferry's Rights Are Traded". The New York Times. Associated Press. November 17, 1989. Retrieved November 23, 2022.
  6. ^ Howard-Cooper, Scott (November 17, 1989). "Ferry Is Traded; Benjamin on Board: Deal: The Clippers Give Up Reggie Williams, and Rights to Former Duke Star for Cavaliers' Harper, and Three Draft Picks". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved November 23, 2022.
  7. ^ Goldaper, Sam (June 28, 1989). "Kings Take Ellison First in N.B.A. Draft; Clippers Pick Ferry". The New York Times. Retrieved November 23, 2022.
  8. ^ McManis, Sam (June 28, 1989). "THE NBA DRAFT: The Other Teams: Sacramento's Secret Is Out: It's Ellison". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved November 23, 2022.
  9. ^ Cotton, Anthony (June 28, 1989). "Bullets Draft Hammonds". The Washington Post. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
  10. ^ "1989 NBA Draft". Basketball-Reference. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
  11. ^ Howard-Cooper, Scott (August 2, 1989). "Clippers Left High and Dry: Ferry Takes Italian Route". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved November 23, 2022.
  12. ^ Steadman, John (September 3, 1989). "Danny Ferry's Great Adventure-- It's Basketball, Italian Style". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved November 23, 2022.
  13. ^ Goldaper, Sam (February 22, 1990). "Knicks Trade Strickland to Spurs for Cheeks". The New York Times. Retrieved November 23, 2022.
  14. ^ "NBA WEDNESDAY'S TRADES: Cheeks Dealt for Strickland; Carroll to Nuggets". Los Angeles Times. Associated Press. February 22, 1990. Retrieved November 23, 2022.
  15. ^ "NBA Games Played on February 8, 1990". Basketball-Reference. Retrieved November 23, 2022.
  16. ^ "1989–90 Cleveland Cavaliers Schedule and Results". Basketball-Reference. Retrieved December 9, 2021.
  17. ^ a b "1989–90 Cleveland Cavaliers Roster and Stats". Basketball-Reference. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
  18. ^ Cialini, Joe (May 5, 1990). "Philadelphia 113, Cleveland 97". United Press International. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  19. ^ Brown, Clifton (May 6, 1990). "PRO BASKETBALL; 76ers Go to Round 2 by Beating Cavs". The New York Times. Retrieved December 9, 2021.
  20. ^ "Hawkins, 76ers Oust Cavaliers: NBA Playoffs: Guard, Team Make Up for Poor Showing in Postseason Play Last Year, 113-97". Los Angeles Times. Associated Press. May 6, 1990. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
  21. ^ "1990 NBA Eastern Conference First Round: Cavaliers vs. 76ers". Basketball-Reference. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  22. ^ "Cleveland Cavaliers Uniform". Chris Creamer's Sports Logos Page - SportsLogos.Net. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
  23. ^ Lelinwalla, Mark (September 11, 2015). "'NBA 2K16': All The Classic Teams Announced". Tech Times. Retrieved April 16, 2016.
  24. ^ 1989-90 NBA Season Summary - Basketball-Reference.com

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