The 2010–11 Cleveland Cavaliers season was the 41st season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). They finished the regular season with 19 wins and 63 losses, the team's worst record since 2002–03 . This was also their first season without LeBron James , who was not on the roster as he left the team in the offseason to join the Miami Heat .
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The offseason included James becoming a free agent and signing with the Heat alongside Zydrunas Ilgauskas . The Cavaliers also missed the playoffs for the first time since James' sophomore season in 2005 , as well as posting a then-record 26 game losing streak spanning from December 20, 2010 to February 11, 2011, beginning the losing streak with a 90–101 loss to the Utah Jazz , but finally ending their losing streak with a 126–119 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers .
The Cavaliers being introduced at the Verizon Center on November 6, 2010.
June 24 – The 2010 NBA draft was held in New York City .
July 1 – The free agency period started.
July 2 – Byron Scott hired as new head coach.
July 8 – LeBron James announces that he will leave Cleveland and play for the Miami Heat .
July 23 – The Cavaliers sign with the 2009 first-round pick, Christian Eyenga .
July 26 – The Cavaliers traded Delonte West to the Boston Celtics and Sebastian Telfair to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Ramon Sessions , Ryan Hollins and a 2013 second round Draft pick.
July 30 – The Cavs sign with the free agent Joey Graham .
August 16 – The Cavaliers sign with the Jamaican undrafted rookie, Samardo Samuels .
September 20 – Jawad Williams resigns with the Cavaliers.
September 28 – The Training Camp begins.
October 5 – The Cavaliers open the pre-season with a victory over the Charlotte Bobcats , in Quicken Loans Arena .
October 19 – After the victory over the Philadelphia 76ers the Cavs waived Danny Green and Manny Harris made the season roster.
October 21 – The Cavaliers close the pre-season with a victory over the Milwaukee Bucks and with a 6–2 record, in Schottenstein Center .
October 27 – The Cavaliers open the regular reason with a victory over the Boston Celtics , in Quicken Loans Arena .
November 18 – Christian Eyenga is sent to the Erie BayHawks , the Cavaliers' and Raptor's NBA D-League affiliate.
December 27 – Jawad Williams is waived and Samardo Samuels is assigned to the NBA D-League .
December 28 – The Cavaliers sign Alonzo Gee .
January 1 – The Cavs recall Samardo Samuels , from the NBA D-League .
January 2 – Eyenga is recalled from the Erie BayHawks .
February 11 – The Cavaliers snap an NBA record 26 game losing streak with a 126–119 overtime victory against the Los Angeles Clippers .
February 24 – The Cavs acquired the former All-Star Baron Davis and a 2011 First Round Draft Pick, from the L.A. Clippers , that received Mo Williams and Jamario Moon . The Cavs also sent a 2013 Second-Round Pick to the Boston Celtics , for Luke Harangody and Semih Erden . To clear the roster capacity, Leon Powe was waived.
March 15 – The Indiana Pacers defeated the New York Knicks , and with this result, the Cavaliers are eliminated from the Playoffs.
April 8 – Joe Tait is honored in the Quicken Loans Arena , and an honorary microphone banner is placed beside the other retired jerseys, on the rafters.
April 13 – The Cavaliers finish the season, defeating the Washington Wizards , in The Q , and with a 19–63 record.
The Cleveland Cavaliers had no picks in the 2010 NBA draft , along with Denver Nuggets and Charlotte Bobcats .
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2010–11 Cleveland Cavaliers roster
Players
Coaches
Pos.
No.
Name
Height
Weight
DOB
From
PG
85
Davis, Baron
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
215 lb (98 kg)
1979-04-13
UCLA
C
9
Erden, Semih
6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
240 lb (109 kg)
1986-07-28
Turkey
SF
8
Eyenga, Christian
6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
210 lb (95 kg)
1989-06-22
DR Congo
SG
33
Gee, Alonzo
6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
220 lb (100 kg)
1987-05-29
Alabama
SG
1
Gibson, Daniel
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
200 lb (91 kg)
1986-02-27
Texas
SF
12
Graham, Joey
6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
230 lb (104 kg)
1982-06-11
Oklahoma State
PF
44
Harangody, Luke
6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
251 lb (114 kg)
1988-01-02
Notre Dame
SG
6
Harris, Manny
6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
185 lb (84 kg)
1989-09-21
Michigan
C
21
Hickson, J. J.
6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
242 lb (110 kg)
1988-09-04
NC State
C
5
Hollins, Ryan
7 ft 0 in (2.13 m)
240 lb (109 kg)
1984-10-10
UCLA
PF
4
Jamison, Antawn
6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
235 lb (107 kg)
1976-06-12
North Carolina
SF
18
Parker, Anthony
6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
215 lb (98 kg)
1975-06-19
Bradley
PF
24
Samuels, Samardo
6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
260 lb (118 kg)
1989-01-09
Louisville
PG
3
Sessions, Ramon
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
190 lb (86 kg)
1986-04-11
Nevada
C
17
Varejão, Anderson
6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
260 lb (118 kg)
1982-09-29
Liga ACB
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
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(DP) Unsigned draft pick(FA) Free agent(S) Suspended Injured
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2010–11 game log Total: 19–63 (Home: 12–29; Road: 7–34)
October: 1–2 (home: 1–1; road: 0–1)
November: 6–8 (home: 3–4; road: 3–4)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location Attendance Record
4
November 2, 2010
Atlanta
L 88–100
J. J. Hickson (31)
Anderson Varejão (12)
Anderson Varejão ,Ramon Sessions (3)
Quicken Loans Arena 20,562
1–3
5
November 5
@ Philadelphia 76ers
W 123–116
Anderson Varejão (23)
Anderson Varejão (12)
Mo Williams (7)
Wells Fargo Center 10,589
2–3
6
November 6
@ Washington Wizards
W 107–102
Mo Williams (28)
Anderson Varejão (11)
Jamario Moon (5)
Verizon Center 14,442
3–3
7
November 9
@ New Jersey Nets
W 93–91
J. J. Hickson (18)
J. J. Hickson (10)
Mo Williams (7)
Prudential Center 10,188
4–3
8
November 10
New Jersey Nets
L 87–95
J. J. Hickson (15)
Antawn Jamison (9)
Anthony Parker ,Daniel Gibson (5)
Quicken Loans Arena 20,562
4–4
9
November 13
Indiana Pacers
L 85–99
Antawn Jamison (19)
Antawn Jamison (9)
Ramon Sessions (5)
Quicken Loans Arena 20,562
4–5
10
November 16
Philadelphia 76ers
W 101–93
Daniel Gibson (18)
Jamario Moon (8)
Ramon Sessions ,Daniel Gibson (8)
Quicken Loans Arena 20,562
5–5
11
November 19
@ New Orleans Hornets
L 101–108
Antawn Jamison (20)
Anderson Varejão (13)
Ramon Sessions (5)
New Orleans Arena 14,755
5–6
12
November 20
@ San Antonio Spurs
L 92–116
Mo Williams (21)
Anderson Varejão (9)
Mo Williams (6)
AT&T Center 16,982
5–7
13
November 23
@ Indiana Pacers
L 89–100
Daniel Gibson ,Ramon Sessions (15)
Anderson Varejão ,Antawn Jamison (10)
Ramon Sessions (5)
Conseco Fieldhouse 12,629
5–8
14
November 24
Milwaukee Bucks
W 83–81
Mo Williams (25)
Anderson Varejão (13)
Mo Williams ,Ramon Sessions (5)
Quicken Loans Arena 20,562
6–8
15
November 26
@ Orlando Magic
L 100–111
Antawn Jamison (22)
Antawn Jamison (7)
Mo Williams (8)
Amway Center 18,846
6–9
16
November 27
Memphis Grizzlies
W 92–86
Mo Williams (25)
Anderson Varejão (11)
Mo Williams (12)
Quicken Loans Arena 20,562
7–9
17
November 30
Boston Celtics
L 87–106
Anderson Varejão ,Daniel Gibson (16)
Anderson Varejão (12)
Mo Williams ,Ramon Sessions (4)
Quicken Loans Arena 20,562
7–10
December: 1–14 (home: 1–5; road: 0–9)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location Attendance Record
18
December 2
Miami Heat
L 90–118
Daniel Gibson (21)
Anderson Varejão (8)
Mo Williams (4)
Quicken Loans Arena 20,562
7–11
19
December 4
@ Minnesota Timberwolves
L 95–129
Ramon Sessions (18)
Leon Powe ,Jawad Williams (6)
Ramon Sessions (6)
Target Center 14,422
7–12
20
December 5
@ Detroit Pistons
L 92–102
Antawn Jamison (22)
Anderson Varejão (14)
Mo Williams (10)
The Palace of Auburn Hills 13,081
7–13
21
December 7
@ Philadelphia 76ers
L 97–117
J. J. Hickson (18)
Anderson Varejão (8)
Mo Williams (7)
Wells Fargo Center 10,662
7–14
22
December 8
Chicago Bulls
L 83–88
Antawn Jamison (21)
Anderson Varejão (12)
Mo Williams (10)
Quicken Loans Arena 20,562
7–15
23
December 11
@ Houston Rockets
L 95–110
Antawn Jamison (24)
Anderson Varejão (8)
Mo Williams (9)
Toyota Center 15,532
7–16
24
December 12
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
L 77–106
Anthony Parker (12)
Anderson Varejão (16)
Mo Williams (4)
Oklahoma City Arena 18,203
7–17
25
December 15
@ Miami Heat
L 95–101
Daniel Gibson (26)
Anderson Varejão (15)
Mo Williams (9)
American Airlines Arena 19,899
7–18
26
December 17
@ Indiana Pacers
L 99–108
Mo Williams (22)
Antawn Jamison (7)
Mo Williams (11)
Conseco Fieldhouse 12,021
7–19
27
December 18
New York Knicks
W 109–102 (OT)
Mo Williams (23)
Anderson Varejão (17)
Mo Williams (14)
Quicken Loans Arena 20,562
8–19
28
December 20
Utah Jazz
L 90–101
Daniel Gibson (29)
J. J. Hickson (9)
Mo Williams (10)
Quicken Loans Arena 20,562
8–20
29
December 22, 2010
@ Atlanta
L 84–98
Antawn Jamison (23)
Anderson Varejão (13)
Mo Williams (11)
Philips Arena 12,610
8–21
30
December 26
Minnesota Timberwolves
L 97–98
Antawn Jamison (24)
Anderson Varejão (12)
Mo Williams (11)
Quicken Loans Arena 20,562
8–22
31
December 28
Orlando Magic
L 95–110
Antawn Jamison (21)
Anderson Varejão (9)
Mo Williams (8)
Quicken Loans Arena 20,562
8–23
32
December 29
@ Charlotte Bobcats
L 92–101
Ramon Sessions (22)
Anderson Varejão (10)
Anthony Parker (6)
Time Warner Cable Arena 15,287
8–24
January: 0–16 (home: 0–5; road: 0–11)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location Attendance Record
33
January 1
@ Chicago Bulls
L 91–100
J. J. Hickson (21)
Antawn Jamison (9)
Anthony Parker (8)
United Center 21,416
8–25
34
January 2
Dallas Mavericks
L 95–104
Antawn Jamison (35)
Antawn Jamison (10)
Ramon Sessions (12)
Quicken Loans Arena 20,562
8–26
35
January 5
Toronto Raptors
L 105–120
Antawn Jamison (32)
Anderson Varejão (8)
Mo Williams (9)
Quicken Loans Arena 20,562
8–27
36
January 7
@ Golden State Warriors
L 98–116
Antawn Jamison (21)
Manny Harris (10)
Mo Williams (7)
Oracle Arena 18,858
8–28
37
January 9
@ Phoenix Suns
L 100–108
Manny Harris (27)
J. J. Hickson (17)
Mo Williams (12)
US Airways Center 17,031
8–29
38
January 11
@ L.A. Lakers
L 57–112
Alonzo Gee (12)
Alonzo Gee ,Antawn Jamison (8)
Ramon Sessions (4)
Staples Center 18,997
8–30
39
January 14
@ Utah Jazz
L 99–121
Antawn Jamison (26)
J. J. Hickson (14)
Mo Williams (10)
EnergySolutions Arena 19,911
8–31
40
January 15
@ Denver Nuggets
L 99–127
Ramon Sessions (21)
J. J. Hickson (9)
Ramon Sessions (9)
Pepsi Center 17,668
8–32
41
January 19
Phoenix Suns
L 98–106
Antawn Jamison (23)
J. J. Hickson (15)
Ramon Sessions (8)
Quicken Loans Arena 20,562
8–33
42
January 21
Milwaukee Bucks
L 88–102
Antawn Jamison ,Ramon Sessions (22)
Samardo Samuels (6)
Daniel Gibson (8)
Quicken Loans Arena 20,562
8–34
43
January 22
@ Chicago Bulls
L 79–92
Antawn Jamison (31)
J. J. Hickson (20)
Daniel Gibson ,Antawn Jamison (5)
United Center 21,389
8–35
44
January 24
@ New Jersey Nets
L 101–103
Antawn Jamison (26)
Antawn Jamison ,J. J. Hickson (8)
Ramon Sessions (6)
Prudential Center 10,197
8–36
45
January 25
@ Boston Celtics
L 95–112
Christian Eyenga (15)
J. J. Hickson (17)
Ramon Sessions (7)
TD Garden 18,624
8–37
46
January 28
Denver Nuggets
L 103–117
J. J. Hickson (24)
J. J. Hickson (14)
Ramon Sessions (13)
Quicken Loans Arena 19,642
8–38
47
January 30
@ Orlando Magic
L 87–103
Manny Harris (20)
J. J. Hickson (11)
Anthony Parker (6)
Amway Center 18,846
8–39
48
January 31
@ Miami Heat
L 90–117
Antawn Jamison (21)
Antawn Jamison (10)
Ramon Sessions (7)
American Airlines Arena 19,600
8–40
February: 3–8 (home: 3–6; road: 0–2)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location Attendance Record
49
February 2
Indiana Pacers
L 112–117
Ramon Sessions (25)
Manny Harris (8)
Ramon Sessions (9)
Quicken Loans Arena 18,877
8–41
50
February 4
@ Memphis Grizzlies
L 105–112
J. J. Hickson (31)
J. J. Hickson (15)
Ramon Sessions (11)
FedExForum 11,932
8–42
51
February 5
Portland Trail Blazers
L 105–111
Antawn Jamison (17)
Christian Eyenga ,J. J. Hickson ,Ramon Sessions (6)
Daniel Gibson (9)
Quicken Loans Arena 19,975
8–43
52
February 7
@ Dallas Mavericks
L 96–99
J. J. Hickson (26)
J. J. Hickson (12)
Ramon Sessions (13)
American Airlines Center 19,875
8–44
53
February 9
Detroit Pistons
L 94–103
Antawn Jamison (22)
J. J. Hickson (15)
Ramon Sessions (12)
Quicken Loans Arena 19,475
8–45
54
February 11
L.A. Clippers
W 126–119 (OT)
Antawn Jamison (35)
J. J. Hickson (14)
Mo Williams (14)
Quicken Loans Arena 20,562
9–45
55
February 13
Washington Wizards
L 100–115
Antawn Jamison (21)
J. J. Hickson (13)
Mo Williams (8)
Quicken Loans Arena 20,562
9–46
56
February 16
L.A. Lakers
W 104–99
Ramon Sessions (32)
J. J. Hickson (15)
Anthony Parker (9)
Quicken Loans Arena 20,562
10–46
All-Star Break
57
February 23
Houston Rockets
L 119–124
Antawn Jamison (26)
Manny Harris (9)
Ramon Sessions (12)
Quicken Loans Arena 18,027
10–47
58
February 25
New York Knicks
W 115–109
Antawn Jamison (28)
J. J. Hickson (15)
Daniel Gibson ,Anthony Parker ,Ramon Sessions (4)
Quicken Loans Arena 20,562
11–47
59
February 27
Philadelphia 76ers
L 91–95
J. J. Hickson (22)
J. J. Hickson (16)
Ramon Sessions (10)
Quicken Loans Arena 19,882
11–48
March: 4–11 (home: 2–7; road: 2–4)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location Attendance Record
60
March 2
San Antonio Spurs
L 99–109
Samardo Samuels (23)
Samardo Samuels (10)
Ramon Sessions (7)
Quicken Loans Arena 18,795
11–49
61
March 4
@ New York Knicks
W 119–115
J. J. Hickson (23)
J. J. Hickson (8)
Anthony Parker (7)
Madison Square Garden 19,763
12–49
62
March 6
New Orleans Hornets
L 81–96
Baron Davis (17)
J. J. Hickson (10)
Baron Davis (6)
Quicken Loans Arena 18,754
12–50
63
March 8
Golden State Warriors
L 85–95
Baron Davis (19)
Samardo Samuels (9)
Baron Davis (6)
Quicken Loans Arena 19,919
12–51
64
March 9
@ Milwaukee Bucks
L 90–110
Samardo Samuels (15)
J. J. Hickson (8)
Daniel Gibson (7)
Bradley Center 12,497
12–52
65
March 13
Oklahoma City Thunder
L 75–95
Daniel Gibson (13)
J. J. Hickson (15)
Ramon Sessions (5)
Quicken Loans Arena 19,811
12–53
66
March 16
@ Sacramento Kings
W 97–93
Ramon Sessions (20)
Luke Harangody ,J. J. Hickson (8)
Ramon Sessions (6)
Power Balance Pavilion 13,477
13–53
67
March 17
@ Portland Trail Blazers
L 70–111
Ramon Sessions (14)
J. J. Hickson (7)
Manny Harris (3)
Rose Garden 20,235
13–54
68
March 19
@ L.A. Clippers
L 92–100
J. J. Hickson (28)
J. J. Hickson (9)
Ramon Sessions (7)
Staples Center 19,060
13–55
69
March 21
Orlando Magic
L 86–97
J. J. Hickson (18)
J. J. Hickson ,Ryan Hollins ,Ramon Sessions (6)
Daniel Gibson ,Ramon Sessions (6)
Quicken Loans Arena 19,343
13–56
70
March 23
New Jersey Nets
L 94–98 (OT)
Ramon Sessions (21)
J. J. Hickson (17)
Anthony Parker (4)
Quicken Loans Arena 18,923
13–57
71
March 25
Detroit Pistons
W 97–91
J. J. Hickson (24)
J. J. Hickson (15)
Anthony Parker (7)
Quicken Loans Arena 19,907
14–57
72
March 27
Atlanta
L 83–99
Baron Davis (19)
J. J. Hickson (13)
Baron Davis (7)
Quicken Loans Arena 20,226
14–58
73
March 29
Miami Heat
W 102–90
J. J. Hickson (21)
J. J. Hickson (12)
Baron Davis (7)
Quicken Loans Arena 20,562
15–58
74
March 30
@ Charlotte Bobcats
L 97–98
Ramon Sessions (24)
J. J. Hickson (7)
Baron Davis (6)
Time Warner Cable Arena 12,584
15–59
April: 4–4 (home: 2–1; road: 2–3)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location Attendance Record
75
April 1
@ Washington Wizards
L 107–115
Ramon Sessions (26)
J. J. Hickson (10)
Baron Davis (11)
Verizon Center 17,427
15–60
76
April 3
@ New York Knicks
L 107–123
J. J. Hickson (23)
Samardo Samuels (9)
Ramon Sessions (8)
Madison Square Garden 19,763
15–61
77
April 5
Charlotte Bobcats
W 99–89
Ramon Sessions (18)
J. J. Hickson (19)
Baron Davis ,Daniel Gibson ,Anthony Parker (5)
Quicken Loans Arena 19,835
16–61
78
April 6
@ Toronto Raptors
W 104–96
J. J. Hickson (28)
Luke Harangody ,J. J. Hickson (10)
Baron Davis (12)
Air Canada Centre 14,886
17–61
79
April 8
Chicago Bulls
L 82–93
J. J. Hickson (22)
J. J. Hickson (15)
Baron Davis (6)
Quicken Loans Arena 20,562
17–62
80
April 9
@ Milwaukee Bucks
L 101–108
Baron Davis (19)
J. J. Hickson (12)
Baron Davis (6)
Bradley Center 18,717
17–63
81
April 11
@ Detroit Pistons
W 110–101
J. J. Hickson (20)
J. J. Hickson (11)
Ramon Sessions (9)
The Palace of Auburn Hills 15,589
18–63
82
April 13
Washington Wizards
W 100–93
Ramon Sessions (27)
J. J. Hickson (13)
Manny Harris (5)
Quicken Loans Arena 20,562
19–63
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Team Records
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, the Cavaliers set a franchise record for most points given up in a half (80) against the Denver Nuggets .
The Cavaliers had their first winless month (with at least 12 games) in franchise history, going 0–16 in January.
On February 11, the Cavaliers snapped the NBA record for longest losing streak . After 26 consecutive losses, they defeated the Los Angeles Clippers .
On March 4, the Cavs snapped their franchise record for most consecutive losses on the road, against the New York Knicks , at 26.
Milestones
Baron Davis reached 800 career games.
Semih Erden played his first season in the NBA.
Christian Eyenga played his first season in the NBA.*
Alonzo Gee reached 1,000 minutes played.
Daniel Gibson reached 300 career games, 7,000 minutes, 2,000 field goals attempted, 1,000 three-point shots attempted and 2,000 points.*
Joey Graham reached 6,000 minutes played.
Luke Harangody played his first season in the NBA.
Manny Harris played his first season in the NBA.*
J.J. Hickson reached 400 career games, 4,000 minutes, 1,000 field goals attempted, 1,000 rebounds and 2,000 points.*
Ryan Hollins reached 3,000 minutes played and 1,000 points.
Antawn Jamison reached 900 career games, 33,000 minutes played, 15,000 field goals attempted, 5,000 defensive rebounds, 7,000 rebounds and 18,000 points.
Jamario Moon reached 6,000 minutes played.
Anthony Parker reached 400 career games, 12,000 minutes, 3,000 field goals attempted, 1,000 assists and 4,000 points.
Leon Powe reached 3,000 minutes played.
Samardo Samuels played his first season in the NBA.*
Ramon Sessions reached 200 career games, 6,000 minutes, 1,000 field goals made, 2,000 field goals attempted, 1,000 free throws attempted, 1,000 assists and 2,000 points.
Anderson Varejão reached 400 career games and 10,000 minutes.*
Jawad Williams reached 1,000 minutes played.*
Mo Williams reached 500 career games, 15,000 minutes, 6,000 field goals attempted, 1,000 free throws made and 7,000 points.
*Spent the entire NBA Career with the Cleveland Cavaliers , until reach these Milestones.
Team milestones
On November 2, the Cavaliers reached 3,400 combined regular and post-season games, against the Atlanta Hawks .
On February 8, the Cavaliers reached 3,300 regular season games, against the Dallas Mavericks .
On February 11, the Cavaliers reached 1,600 regular and post-season victories, against the Los Angeles Clippers .
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