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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / October 19

Cavs give injury update on multiple players

The Cleveland Cavaliers have multiple players working through injuries as the start of the 2026-27 regular season looms. Kenny Atkinson provided updates on Sam Merrill, Nae’Qwan Tomlin, and Khalifa Diop.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 3
What Khalifa Diop Signing Means for Cavs’ Financial Situation

What Khalifa Diop Signing Means for Cavs’ Financial Situation

It was always going to be a matter of when, not if, the Cavs signed Khalifa Diop. Their 2nd-round draft pick from 2022 is now set to join the squad on a standard deal beginning in 2026-27.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 3
Cleveland Cavaliers To Hold Training Camp Overseas To Start 2026-27 Season

Cleveland Cavaliers To Hold Training Camp Overseas To Start 2026-27 Season

Fresh after announcing that they were finally bringing over 2022 NBA Draft selection, Khalifa Diop, the Cleveland Cavaliers dropped an important update about their upcoming training camp, announcing that they would be hitting the road.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fadeaway World / September 3
Who Is Khalifa Diop? Examining The Cavaliers’ Latest $9.26 Million Signing

Who Is Khalifa Diop? Examining The Cavaliers’ Latest $9.26 Million Signing

The Cleveland Cavaliers‘ offseason has been defined by the pursuit of notable wings and re-signing James Harden while remaining under the second apron.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / September 2
Cavs’ deal with Khalifa Diop for four years, $9.26 million

Cavs’ deal with Khalifa Diop for four years, $9.26 million

The Cavaliers didn’t just bring Khalifa Diop over from Europe for a look. They gave him a four-year contract. Diop’s deal with Cleveland is worth $9.26 million over four years, with the first season fully guaranteed at $1.36 million, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reported.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / September 2

Cavs sign former second-round pick

The Cleveland Cavaliers are in a tough salary cap position. Because they’re hard-capped at the first apron after completing the sign-and-trade for Peyton Watson, they needed to sign someone with zero years of NBA experience to remain under that threshold.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / September 2
Cavs sign former second-round pick Khalifa Diop

Cavs sign former second-round pick Khalifa Diop

The Cavaliers have finally brought Khalifa Diop to Cleveland. The team announced Wednesday that it has signed the 24-year-old center, more than four years after selecting him with the No.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / September 2
Cavaliers Sign 2022 Second-Rounder Khalifa Diop

Cavaliers Sign 2022 Second-Rounder Khalifa Diop

The Cavaliers have officially signed big man Khalifa Diop to a standard contract, the team announced today in a press release. The 39th overall pick in

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / September 2
Baskonia Preparing To Lose Khalifa Diop To Cavaliers?

Baskonia Preparing To Lose Khalifa Diop To Cavaliers?

The Spanish team Baskonia had been scheduled to play an exhibition game against Askatuak Gipuzkoa on Wednesday, but Baskonia announced on Monday (via Twitter) that the game has been cancelled.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 1
Why It Feels Like Khalifa Diop to the Cleveland Cavaliers Is Picking up Steam

Why It Feels Like Khalifa Diop to the Cleveland Cavaliers Is Picking up Steam

The Cleveland Cavaliers don't have much flexibility left after handing James Harden a new deal along with acquiring athletic wing Peyton Watson. They are hard capped at the 1st apron and cannot exceed the threshold.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / August 31
Khalifa Diop reportedly leaves Baskonia as potential Cavs signing gets serious

Khalifa Diop reportedly leaves Baskonia as potential Cavs signing gets serious

Khalifa Diop may indeed be on his way to the Cavaliers. And this time, there’s considerably more than speculation connecting the two. Diop has left Baskonia’s preseason preparations to undergo a physical as his potential move to the Cavaliers becomes increasingly serious, according to a report out of Spain from El Correo.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / August 30
Cavs could have room for both Khalifa Diop, Saliou Niang

Cavs could have room for both Khalifa Diop, Saliou Niang

The Cavaliers may finally be ready to bring in Khalifa Diop. That doesn’t necessarily mean Saliou Niang has been eliminated from the equation. Jake Fischer recently reported that the Cavs intend to use their 14th standard roster spot on a player whose draft rights they already own, with Diop believed to be the most likely choice.

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