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
Round | Pick | Player | Position | Nationality | College/Club team |
1 | 3 | Dwight Davis | PF | United States | Houston |
2 | 24 | Steve Hawes | C | United States | Washington |
Season standings
Record vs. opponents
Game log
Awards and records