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.
✍️ OFFICIAL: We have signed center Khalifa Diop, our 39th pick in the 2022 NBA Draft! #LetEmKnow
FULL DETAILS: https://t.co/gf1yqbE0HE pic.twitter.com/jfjgNXjHap— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) September 2, 2026
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.