1995–96 Cleveland Cavaliers season

[1] During the off-season, the Cavaliers acquired All-Star guard, and three-point specialist Dan Majerle from the Phoenix Suns,[2][3][4][5] and acquired 2-time Slam Dunk champion Harold Miner from the Miami Heat.[9][10][11][12] However, Hill returned in the second half of the season playing off the bench, being replaced by Michael Cage as the team's starting center.[23][24][20][21] However, in the Eastern Conference First Round of the playoffs, the Cavs were swept by the 5th-seeded New York Knicks in three straight games.[35][36] After missing the previous two seasons with a back injury, former All-Star center Brad Daugherty also retired, ending his eight-year career in the NBA with the Cavaliers.[37][38][39][40] Key Dates: Roster Last transaction: March 5, 1996 Player Statistics Citation:[19]

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