Cavs

Cavs is the common shorthand for the Cleveland Cavaliers, a professional basketball team in the National Basketball Association (NBA) based in Cleveland, Ohio. The team competes in the NBA's Eastern Conference, Central Division, and plays its home games at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in downtown Cleveland. The franchise began in 1970 as an expansion club and has since become a regular participant in the league’s postseason.

The Cavaliers’ most notable achievement is winning the NBA Championship in 2016, the franchise’s only title to date, secured after a dramatic comeback against the Golden State Warriors. The team has reached the NBA Finals multiple times and has earned several Eastern Conference championships through the years. The Cavs are known for periods of sustained competitiveness, punctuated by a highly publicized era featuring marquee players.

Notable players who have shaped the franchise include LeBron James, who led the team during the most successful periods, Kyrie Irving, Kevin Love, and Zydrunas Ilgauskas. The team’s roster has undergone numerous changes as it has attempted to maintain competitiveness in a dynamic league.

Ownership and leadership have included founder Dan Gilbert as owner. The front office has included general managers such as Koby Altman, and the coaching position has been held by J. B. Bickerstaff since 2020. The organization also participates in community outreach and efforts to grow basketball at the youth and regional levels.

In summary, Cavs primarily refers to the Cleveland Cavaliers, a longstanding NBA franchise best known for its 2016 championship and its role in Cleveland’s sports landscape.