Impact The Suns also waived Moses Wood, bringing their roster down to 18 players. Diakite was previously on an Exhibit 10 deal and could end up with the Valley Suns in the G League.
OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
MAMADI DIAKITE
Waived by Phoenix The Suns waived Diakite on Monday, Doug Haller of The Athletic reports.
Signs Exhibit 10 pact The Suns signed Diakite to an Exhibit 10 contract Friday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
Impact The Suns' G League affiliate, the Valley Suns, recently acquired the returning player rights to Diakite, and he will likely compete for a two-way spot with the Suns on a non-guaranteed training camp deal. The 27-year-old has spent four seasons bouncing around the league on two-way contracts, during which he has averaged 3.0 points and 2.3 rebounds across 9.2 minutes in 55 total regular-season appearances. Diakite will reunite with coach Mike Budenholzer, his coach while he was on the 2021 Bucks championship roster on a two-way deal.
SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
Waived by Memphis The Grizzlies waived Diakite on Tuesday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Impact Diakite was previously acquired from the Nets in exchange for Ziaire Williams, but he obviously wasn't in Memphis' long-term plans. By releasing Diakite, the Grizzlies get off his $2.2 million contract and open up a 15th roster slot.
AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE
Waived by Memphis The Grizzlies waived Diakite on Tuesday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Impact The Grizzlies acquired Diakite from the Nets this offseason in exchange for Ziaire Williams, but the former obviously wasn't in Memphis' long-term plans. By releasing Diakite, the Grizzlies get off his $2.2 million contract and open up a 15th roster slot.
AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE
Memphis Grizzlies trade former lottery pick Ziaire Williams to Brooklyn Nets
The Memphis Grizzlies have traded forward Ziaire Williams, a 2021 top-10 draft pick, to the Brooklyn Nets for Mamadi Diakite and the draft r...JULY 19
Shipped to Memphis The Nets traded Diakite to the Grizzlies in exchange for Ziaire Williams (back/hip), a 2030 second-round pick and the draft rights to Nemanja Dangubic on Friday, Adrian Wojnarowski...
Impact Diakite made just six NBA appearances in 2023-24 for the Knicks and Spurs, averaging 2.0 points in 4.0 minutes. However, the 26-year-old forward was then dealt to the Nets as part of the Mikal Bridges trade. After ultimately landing in Memphis, Diakite will likely compete for depth minutes in the frontcourt.
JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE
Re-signs with New York Diakite signed a contract with the Knicks on Monday,
Impact Diakite's 10-day contract with the Knicks expired Monday, but he re-signed with the club a day later. Isaiah Hartenstein, Jericho Sims and Precious Achiuwa are all ahead of Diakite on the depth chart, and Mitchell Robinson (ankle) is nearing a return, so Diakite isn't expected to garner a major role.
MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE
Deal with New York expires Diakite became a free agent Sunday after his 10-day contract with the Knicks expired, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
Impact Diakite didn't appear in any games for the Knicks over the course of his 10-day deal. With Isaiah Hartenstein, Jericho Sims and Precious Achiuwa all ahead of him in the pecking order in the frontcourt and with Mitchell Robinson (ankle) believed to be close to a return, the Knicks might not have much of a need to keep Diakite around as a depth option.
MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE
Gets 10-day from New York Diakite signed a 10-day contract with New York on Thursday, Fred Katz of The Athletic reports.
Impact Diakite compiled 12 points across 16 minutes in three appearances with San Antonio in January, and he'll get a second NBA opportunity with the Knicks. Prior to his brief Spurs tenure, Diakite played a consistent role for New York's G League affiliate, producing 0.929 points off 9.2 possessions per game through 23 appearances, which ranked in the 60th percentile among all G League players. He profiles as end-of-bench jumbo-wing and forward depth.
MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE
Cut by San Antonio The Spurs waived Diakite on Friday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Impact Diakite averaged 4.0 points, 1.0 rebounds and 0.7 assists across 5.3 minutes in three games with the Spurs this season. The 27-year-old big man will look for an opportunity elsewhere, though he could stick San Antonio's G League affiliate in Austin if he doesn't quickly catch on with another organization on a 10-day or two-way deal.
MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE
Promoted and active Diakite is available for the Spurs on Tuesday against the Grizzlies, Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports
Impact Diakite was signed to a two-way contract Monday, and I'll have a chance to make his San Antonio debut Tuesday versus Memphis. Zach Collins (ankle) is amid a multi-week absence, while Keldon Johnson (back) has been cleared for action.
JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE
Joins Spurs on two-way deal Diakite joined the Spurs on a two-way contract Monday, Jeff Garcia of KENS 5 San Antonio reports.
Impact The Spurs opened up a two-way slot when they waived Charles Bediako on Friday. Diakite has NBA experience with the Bucks, Thunder and the Cavaliers, appearing in 49 total games with career averages of 3.2 points, 2.5 rebounds and 0.5 blocks in 10.3 minutes per contest.
JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE
Let go by New York Diakite was waived by the Knicks on Saturday.
Impact Diakite was brought in on an Exhibit 10 contract Thursday, and the Knicks now own his G League rights heading into the 2023-24 campaign. He'll likely report to New York's G League affiliate, the Westchester Knicks.
OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Inks deal with New York The Knicks signed Diakite to an Exhibit 10 contract Thursday.
Impact Diakite averaged 2.6 points and 1.4 rebounds in 8.0 minutes across 22 appearances for the Cavaliers in 2022-23. He will likely spend this season with the Knicks' G League affiliate, the Westchester Knicks.
OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Season high in near double-double Diakite logged 13 points (5-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 24 minutes during Thursday's 118-94 victory over Orlando.
Impact Diakite led all Cleveland players in rebounds while reaching double-figures in scoring and finishing just two boards shy of a double-double. Diakite has set season-best marks in both points and rebounds, surpassing the double-digit scoring total for the first time this year while hauling in five or more boards for the second time.
APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scores 16 points Saturday Diakite had 16 points (6-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, an assist, a steal and two blocks across 37 minutes in Saturday's win over Lakeland.
Impact Diakite didn't have his best performance and didn't look like his dominant self, but he still posted a solid stat line while ending as one of four Charge starters who scored in double digits. Diakite is averaging 18.7 points per game in seven outings with the Charge.
MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kihei Clark making history for No. 10 Virginia - again
Kihei Clark may never top his biggest highlight in Virginia basketball loreJANUARY 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sent to G League Diakite (undisclosed) has been assigned to the G League.
Impact Diakite was a late scratch Monday and may not see his next game action with the Cavaliers. Even when he's healthy and back with the parent organization, Diakite doesn't figure to be a major factor in the rotation.
JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Late scratch Monday Diakite has been ruled out for Monday's game against Chicago for an undisclosed reason, Evan Dammarell of FearTheSword.com reports.
Impact Diakite wasn't on Cleveland's injury report for Monday's matchup, but he was declared out a few minutes before tipoff. It's unclear what issue he's dealing with, but his absence won't impact the Cavaliers' rotation.
JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Assigned to G League Diakite is out for Wednesday's game with the Mavericks as he is with the Cleveland Charge of the G League.
Impact Diakite is on a two-way deal, so he will continue to split time between the NBA and G League. The 25-year-old big man has appeared in 11 games for the Cavaliers this season, including starting in two.
DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Out of starting lineup Diakite will come off the bench Tuesday against the Lakers, Evan Dammarell of FearTheSword.com reports.
Impact With Jarrett Allen (back) returning, Diakite will resume a reserve role. However, he barely played when Allen was healthy, and given that he's on a two-way deal, Diakite may get sent back to the G League sooner than later.
DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Draws another spot start Diakite will start Sunday's matchup against the Knicks, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Impact With Jarrett Allen (back) and Dean Wade (shoulder) both out, Diakite will get another shot in the starting lineup. In his only other start this season (Nov. 30 against Philadelphia), the third-year big man posted six points, four rebounds, two assists and one steal in 23 minutes.
DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to bench against Orlando Diakite isn't in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Magic, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com reports.
Impact Diakite will move back to the bench Friday with Lamar Stevens (illness) back in the starting five. Diakite posted six points, four rebounds, two assists and one steal in 23 minutes during his sole start of the season Wednesday.
DECEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Virginia's depth helping its rapid climb in the AP Top 25
The starting five is the same, but that’s where comparisons between the Virginia team that has climbed to No. 3 in the Top 25 and last year’s NIT quarterfinalists endsDECEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Makes first start Wednesday Diakite posted six points (2-5 FG, 2-4 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and one steal over 23 minutes during Wednesday's 113-85 win over Philadelphia.
Impact With Kevin Love (thumb), Lamar Stevens (illness) and Jarrett Allen (back) all injured, Diakite was recalled from the G League and received his first start as a Cavalier. The 25-year-old had played more than five minutes only one other time for Cleveland before Wednesday's game. While he hasn't received regular playing time, he's been effective when given the chance and has made 58.8 percent of his shot attempts and gone 4-for-9 from beyond the arc.
DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
