Chris Fedor: So with two-way deals going to Tacko Fall and RJ Nembhard, #Cavs are waiving Justin James, Kyle Guy and Mitch Ballock, sources say. But the plan — and hope — according to sources, is for all three to play for the Cleveland Charge.
Tacko Fall Rumors
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Position: C
Born: 12/10/95
Height: 7-5 / 2.26
Weight:311 lbs. / 141.1 kg.
Salary: $462,629
Born: 12/10/95
Height: 7-5 / 2.26
Weight:311 lbs. / 141.1 kg.
Salary: $462,629
Tacko Fall signing two-way contract with Cavs
Shams Charania: The Cleveland Cavaliers are signing 7-foot-6 center Tacko Fall to a two-way contract, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Fall earned deal out of Cavaliers training camp.
Cavs center Tacko Fall will be included in the “NBA Giants” segment on the next episode of HBO’s Real Sports, which airs from 10-11 p.m. ET on Oct. 19 and streams on HBO Max. The show looks at some of the world’s tallest men — standing 7-5 or more — who have been lured to America from overseas to try to make it in the NBA. Fall, 7-5 and 311 pounds, was born in Dakar, Senegal.
Kelsey Russo: Tacko Fall on fanfare from #Cavs fans: “I’m thankful for it. It’s something I don’t take for granted. It’s not every day you get that kind of interaction from fans and it means a lot to me. For me, I just want to go out there, do what I need to do. First and foremost, do my job.”
Kelsey Russo: #Cavs Tacko Fall is with the team in Atlanta. He had a day of travel, only getting to Atlanta around 4 p.m. before heading to the arena. “I don’t know if he’ll play after all that travel,” J.B. Bickerstaff said. “I haven’t had a chance to talk to him yet.”
Chris Fedor: #Cavs Tacko Fall is not with the team tonight. He is taking care of a work visa situation.
Jay King: Enes Kanter said he has stayed in touch with Tacko Fall. Said he was heartbroken that the Celtics didn’t keep him and that Fall is like a big brother. Kanter said he knows Fall belongs in the NBA.
