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Cleveland Cavaliers sign 2022 draft selection Khalifa Diop

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Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Cleveland Cavaliers sign 2022 draft selection Khalifa Diop

Summary

The Cleveland Cavaliers signed 24-year-old center Khalifa Diop on September 2. Cleveland originally selected the Senegal native with the 39th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. Diop spent the previous three seasons competing for Saki Baskonia in Spain’s Liga ACB and the EuroLeague. During the 2025-26 season, he averaged 3.8 points and 4.2 rebounds across 47 appearances. The center previously earned EuroCup Rising Star honors while playing for Gran Canaria and contributed to the Cleveland Cavaliers 2023 Summer League championship roster. He is set to wear jersey number 18 for the team.

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Key Details

•Khalifa Diop was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers as the 39th overall pick in 2022.
•The 24-year-old played 47 games for Saki Baskonia during the 2025-26 season.
•Diop averaged 3.8 points and 4.2 rebounds while shooting 67% from the field.
•He previously played for the Cleveland Cavaliers during their 2023 Summer League championship run.
•Diop will wear number 18 for the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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