Cavaliers Sign Khalifa Diop

September 2, 2026

The Cleveland Cavaliers have announced the signing of Khalifa Diop, a former Baskonia player in the ACB League.

According to HoopsHype.com, Diop has agreed to a contract for 3 years and $9.26 million, with only the first year guaranteed for him.

Selected by the Cavs themselves with the 39th pick of the second round in the 2022 Draft, during his professional career he has played for Gran Canaria and the last three seasons for the Basque club.

His averages in the Spanish league have been 5.1 points and 3.9 rebounds in 168 official games.

Callum Mercer

Callum Mercer

Basketball has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. Based in Vancouver, I write about the players, teams and stories shaping the game across Canada, from the professional stage to the local courts where the next generation is emerging.