Khalifa Diop signs four-year deal with Cleveland

Year 1 is fully guaranteed at $1.36 million

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 21 min read

What happened: Diop joins Cleveland after the club selected him with the No. 39 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft.

Why it matters: The deal adds a frontcourt option for the 2026-27 season while preserving the value of a draft right Cleveland held for four years.

By the numbers: Diop averaged 3.8 points, 4.2 rebounds and 0.7 blocks in 47 games last season, shooting 67% from the field.

What to watch: Diop's role will come into focus during training camp.

Sources

NBC Sports 2026-09-02T20:12:16.374100+00:00

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