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Cavs Sign Khalifa Diop to Stay Under Cap | Cleveland Cavaliers News
Cleveland Cavaliers hit the salary cap apron after their Peyton Watson sign-and-trade, forcing them to bring in Khalifa Diop — a 6’11” Senegalese center with EuroLeague experience — as a cap-saving move. Diop, a second-round pick from 2022, averaged nearly four points and rebounds in Spain last season while shooting 67% from the field. His only NBA exposure was three Summer League games last year, where he flashed rebounding and hustle. Likely to be the fourth center behind Thomas Bryant, Diop’s role will be minimal but his physical tools could offer upside. It’s a smart, if low-impact, cap…
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