– Last season: 54-28, 2nd, lost 4-0 to Bulls in conference semifinals.
– Coach: Mike Fratello (1st season with Cavs, 324-250 overall).
– Probable starters: Brad Daugherty, Larry Nance, Tyrone Hill, Gerald Wilkins, Mark Price.
– Added: F Tyrone Hill (free agent), G Gerald Madkins (CBA), F Chris Mills (22). Lost: Craig Ehlo, Mike Sanders (free agents).
– Strengths: Still have to be considered a favorite for the division title. Coming off second straight 50-win season and led league in FG percentage (.497), FT percentage (.766) and three-point percentage (.381). Daugherty, a seven-year veteran, has averaged over 20 points for three consecutive seasons. Price and Nance also coming off solid seasons.
– Weaknesses: Looked terrible in playoffs, almost losing to an injury-ravaged New Jersey team before getting swept by Bulls. Fratello was brought in to get this team to the next level.
– Outlook: A serious contender for conference title.
