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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

Caris LeVert scores 22 points, Cavaliers rout 76ers 113-85

Caris LeVert scored 22 points off the bench, Darius Garland had 21 points and nine assist and the Cleveland Cavaliers routed the Philadelphia 76ers 113-85 on Wednesday night

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • Associated Press

Starting Wednesday Diakite is with the Cavaliers and will start Wednesday versus the 76ers, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Diakite has impressed in the G League thus far and has rejoined the Cavaliers ahead of Wednesday's contest. With Kevin Love (thumb), Lamar Stevens (illness) and Jarrett Allen (back) all out Wednesday, Diakite could see more run than he normally would.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mamadi Diakite, Dean Wade to step into Cavaliers starting lineup for inactive Lamar Stevens and Jarrett Allen, sources say Stevens was listed as questionable going into the game. Cavs coach J.B. Bickerstaff reasserted that playing status about two hours before ti...

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM

Watch Cavaliers' Mamadi Diakite block a shot, get a two-handed dunk against the Pistons (Video) Diakite rejected a dunk by Jalen Duren and then slammed home two points of his own.

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM

Giannis shares a moment with former teammate Mamadi Diakite 🧡

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Mitchell scores 34, Cavaliers beat Trail Blazers 114-96

Donovan Mitchell scored 34 points and Jarrett Allen had a season-high 24 points and 13 rebounds, sending the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 114-96 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • Associated Press

Stuffs stat sheet Thursday Diakite posted 23 points (8-13 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-6 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, two steals and a block across 38 minutes in Thursday's win over Iowa.

Impact Diakite already knows what is like to make a big impact at the G League level, and the big man posted an excellent performance in his 2022-23 season debut. He already averaged 18.5 points and 10.3 rebounds during the 2020-21 with Lakeland, and he should be a factor with the Charge as long as he stays with the team.

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

All-Stars Mitchell, Allen miss Cavs' game against Wolves

Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell and center Jarrett Allen were inactive due to injuries, leaving Cleveland without two All-Stars for its home game against the Minnesota Timberwolve...

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • Associated Press

Off injury report Diakite (undisclosed) is off the injury report for Saturday's game at Chicago.

Impact Diakite was out for the season opener but will be available Saturday. However, he's on a two-way deal. Don't expect him to see significant action.

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for season opener Diakite (undisclosed) will not play in Wednesday's matchup with the Raptors, Danny Cunningham of 1500 ESPN Twin Cities reports.

Impact Diakite signed a two-way deal with the Cavaliers on Monday but is not traveling with the team to Toronto for Wednesday's game. The third-year forward will split time between the NBA and G League this season.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Landing camp deal with Cavs Diakite is inking a training camp contract with the Cavaliers, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

Impact Diakite logged 13 games for the Thunder last season, racking up 4.3 points and 4.5 rebounds over 14.5 minutes per tilt. He will spend training camp attempting to convince Cleveland's coaching staff that he is worthy of one of the final bench spots on a promising roster.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to bench Diakite will come off the bench Monday against the Warriors, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.

Impact Diakite averaged 7.7 points, 8.3 rebounds and 1.3 blocks while starting the past three games and will move to the bench Monday. He should serve as the reserve center with Derrick Favors entering the lineup.

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Big game in win over Portland Diakite logged 12 points (4-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and three blocks across 30 minutes during Friday's 96-93 win over the Trail Blazers.

Impact This was easily the best game of Diakite's brief NBA career, which began with the Bucks last season before he was picked up by the Thunder in mid-January. Diakite is still on a 10-day deal -- his third with OKC -- so he may not have much security, but if the Thunder opt to sign him for the remainder of the season, he could emerge as an out-of-nowhere fantasy option on a team with its sights set on another high lottery pick. Oklahoma City doesn't have a ton of appealing options at center, and that's especially true with Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (foot) set to miss at least the next six weeks.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Highlights ' Thunder at Trail Blazers 02/04/2022

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Thunder win 3rd straight with 96-93 victory over Portland

Luguentz Dort had 23 points and Oklahoma City held off the Portland Trail Blazers 96-93 on Friday night for the Thunder’s first three-game winning streak since December

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • Associated Press

Grabs 10 boards in spot start Diakite contributed two points (1-5 FG), 10 rebounds, one block and one steal across 18 minutes during Wednesday's 120-114 overtime victory over Dallas.

Impact Diakite was a surprise starter Wednesday, grabbing a career-high 10 rebounds in the process. Although the Thunder are clearly looking to develop their young players, Diakite does not appear to have a secure long-term role, at least from a fantasy perspective. He is a name to watch in deeper formats, but for those in standard leagues, there is no reason to make any speculative moves based on this one performance.

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dort hot in overtime to lead Thunder past Mavericks 120-114

Lu Dort scored 30 points, including 14 straight for Oklahoma City in overtime, and rookie Tre Mann added a career-best 29 as the Thunder beat the Dallas Mavericks 120-114

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • Associated Press

Joins starting five Diakite will start Wednesday's game at Dallas, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.

Impact Diakite will make his first start of the season with Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (foot) a late scratch for Wednesday's contest. Derrick Favors should also see more run at center for the Thunder.

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dort helps Thunder top Trail Blazers 98-81, end 7-game skid

Lu Dort scored 18 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 98-81 to snap a seven-game losing streak

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • Associated Press

Re-ups with Thunder Diakite signed a third 10-day contract with the Thunder on Monday.

Impact Diakite's last 10-day deal officially expired Monday morning, but the team moved swiftly to bring him back for another stint. The ex-Virginia standout has appeared in eight games for the Thunder, averaging 3.0 points and 3.3 boards in 11.6 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Contract lapses The Thunder didn't re-sign Diakite after his 10-day contract expired Monday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Impact Oklahoma City still has time to add Diakite back on the roster ahead of Monday's game against the Trail Blazers, but he would have to be a brought back on a second straight standard 10-day deal and his third 10-day deal overall (his first was a COVID-19-related hardship exemption). The second-year big man has filled a minor role in the Thunder's frontcourt rotation over the past eight games, averaging 3.0 points and 3.3 rebounds in 11.8 minutes.

JANUARY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Highlights ' Thunder at Cavaliers 01/22/2022

JANUARY 23, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Bags another 10-day deal The Thunder re-signed Diakite on Friday to a second 10-day contract.

Impact Oklahoma City immediately plugged Diakite into its rotation upon signing his initial 10-day deal, as he appeared in each of the past four games while averaging 3.5 points and 2.3 rebounds in 12.0 minutes. He should continue to see backup minutes in the Thunder frontcourt while Derrick Favors frequently sits due to rest and minor injuries and while Aleksej Pokusevski remains in the G League.

JANUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Highlights ' Thunder at Mavericks 01/17/2022

JANUARY 18, 2022 • YOUTUBE

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