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The Suns have waived NBA journeyman and forward/center Mamadi Diakite, as well as forward Moses Wood, the team announced in a press release. Diakite, 27, is 6-foot-9 and was signed to an Exhibit 10 contract in August after being waived by the Grizzlies.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / October 14

Suns Waive Two Players

The Phoenix Suns have officially made two separate roster moves this afternoon, per release from the team. From the franchise: "The Phoenix Suns today announced that the team has waived forward/center Mamadi Diakite and forward Moses Wood.

Phoenix Suns News / Arizona Sports / October 1

Suns training camp signee Frank Kaminsky looks to make his return to the roster

There’s no place Frank Kaminsky would rather be than in the Valley with the Phoenix Suns. Kaminsky, alongside forwards Mamadi Diakite and Moses Wood, signed training camp deals with the Suns on Thursday.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / September 27

Suns Make Final Roster Moves Ahead of Camp

The Phoenix Suns officially announced the signings of three new players ahead of training camp starting next week. From the team's official press release: "The Phoenix Suns today announced that the team has signed forward/center Mamadi Diakite, forward/center Frank Kaminsky and forward Moses Wood.

NBA News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / September 14

Phoenix Suns Reportedly Sign Player Released by Memphis Grizzlies

September is often the portion of the NBA schedule when teams hand out Exhibit 10 contracts. These deals allow players to join the team in training camp and potentially compete for a roster spot.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / September 13

Suns, Mamadi Diakite Agree To Exhibit 10 Contract

The Suns are signing free agent big man Mamadi Diakite to an Exhibit 10 contract, sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). While it’s possible

Memphis Grizzlies News / Fastbreak on SI / August 27

Memphis Grizzlies Release 2021 NBA Champion

Mamadi Diakite is coming off a season where he played for the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks. He finished the year with averages of 2.0 points per contest while shooting 66.7% from the field.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Hoops Wire / August 27

Grizzlies To Release Mamadi Diakite

The Memphis Grizzlies intend to waive forward Mamadi Diakite, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Diakite, 27, is 6-foot-9 and was acquired in a trade with the Brooklyn Nets for Ziaire Williams last month.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 20

Grizzlies' recent move should see elite sharpshooter return on fresh contract

On Friday, the Grizzlies and Brooklyn Nets agreed to a trade that sent Ziaire Williams to Brooklyn, with Mamadi Diakite coming to Memphis. That deal saved the Grizzlies just under $4M in cap space.

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Memphis Grizzlies News / Hardwood Heroics / July 20

Memphis Grizzlies Add March Madness Hero After Intriguing Trade

The Memphis Grizzlies made a move of late, as they sent Ziaire Williams and a future second-round pick to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for Mamadi Diakite and rights to Nemanja Dangubic, who was the 54th overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / July 19

Grizzlies to trade former first-round pick to Nets

The Grizzlies have agreed to a trade that will send Ziaire Williams and a 2030 second-round pick (via Dallas) to the Nets.

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NBA News / Hoops Rumors / July 4

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New York Knicks News / Fastbreak on SI / March 14

New York Knicks Sign 2021 NBA Champion To 10-Day Contract

Mamadi Diakite has played in three games for the San Antonio Spurs this season and averaged 4.0 points and 1.0 rebounds per contest. Earlier this month, he was waived by the Spurs, and he has most recently been playing in the G League for the Westchester Knicks.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / January 1

Spurs sign former Bucks champion

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / January 1

Spurs sign Mamadi Diakite to two-way contract

The Spurs have signed center/forward Mamadi Diakite to a two-way contract, the team announced in a press release. Diakite, 26, is 6-foot-9 and appeared in a career-high 22 games with the Cavaliers last season.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 27, 2022

Watch: Mamadi Diakite Gets Huge Block And Dunk Off Cavs Bench

The Cavs were without some of the main members of their rotation on Sunday night as Cleveland took on the Detroit Pistons. This meant that some players who don't usually get time to see the floor got to show what they have.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / October 17, 2022

Cavs Signing Mamadi Diakite to Two-Way Contract

The Cavaliers intend to sign center/forward Mamadi Diakite to a two-way contract, per Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com. He was among several players waived by the Cavs over the weekend.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / April 30, 2022

Thunder End of the Year Report Card: Mamadi Diakite

Mamadi Diakite wasn’t in Oklahoma City for long, but his time was intriguing. Diakite, a second year center from Virginia, has a short track record in the league despite being two seasons in.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / January 28, 2022

Mamadi Diakite has Uncertain Future in Oklahoma City

With three days left on his second 10-day contract Mamadi Diakite, and the Oklahoma City Thunder organization, are coming to a crossroads. NBA teams can sign a player to two 10-day contracts per season, and with Diakite’s second contract coming to a close on Jan.

Milwaukee Bucks News / FortyEightMinutes / April 21, 2021

Bucks sign Mamadi Diakite to multiyear contract

The Milwaukee Bucks have signed rookie forward Mamadi Diakite to a multiyear contract, the team announced. Along with Diakite, the Bucks made the signing of free agent guard/forward Justin Jackson official.