The Celtics were swept by the second seeded Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round. Daniel contributed in helping the Cleveland Cavaliers reach the NBA playoffs. He won an NBA championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016. The Hawks lost in the conference semifinals against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Hill was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Brown began coaching the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2005. Three days later, Wade signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Usher is a part owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers professional basketball team. Laimbeer was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 1979. He was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers in 1989. He replaced John Beilein, who accepted the head coaching position for the Cleveland Cavaliers. He later won a championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016. This was the first playoff meeting between the Cavaliers and the Pacers. In 1970, the Cleveland Cavaliers were established. On July 25, 2017, Rose signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers.