The season saw the team draft Charles Oakley and John "Hot Rod" Williams with the 9th and 45th picks in the 1985 NBA draft, respectively.
Oakley's draft rights were traded to the Chicago Bulls.
Williams played in the United States Basketball League during the 1986 season, as he was unable to play in the NBA due to a trial in which he was charged for sports bribery and conspiracy.
[2] The Cavaliers finished the season with a 29–53 record, missing the playoffs.
Roster Last transaction: March 16, 1986 Player Statistics Citation:[3]