 During the offseason, the Cavaliers signed unrestricted free agent Michael Cage.Despite losing Brad Daugherty and Gerald Wilkins for the entire season to injuries, and Mark Price for 34 games with a broken wrist, the Cavaliers posted an 11-game winning streak in December which led them to a 20–8 start.However, they played below .500 for the remainder of the season, finishing 4th in the Central Division with a 43–39 record.