The Cleveland Cavaliers are an NBA team founded in 1970 and based in Cleveland, Ohio. They play in the league's Eastern Conference Central Division. The franchise achieved its first NBA championship in 2016, led by LeBron James, Kyrie Irving, and Kevin Love. Known for their passionate fan base and home games at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, the Cavaliers have had periods of both rebuilding and contention, with notable playoff runs shaping their history.