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Charge want to be a pipeline for the Cavs: ‘We want the development to be in-house’

CLEVELAND — The G League matters more for team building than ever. Look no further than the Cleveland Cavaliers roster for proof. Seven of the 14 players on standard deals for the Cavs have spent time in the G League.…

By Jackson Flickinger · Fear The Sword

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 12:00 PM

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The Cleveland Charge aim to serve as an in-house development pipeline for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Seven of 14 Cavaliers on standard contracts have played in the G League, with Khalifa Diop expected to join them.
Charge general manager Liron Fanan highlighted defensive capability and perimeter shooting as vital development priorities for prospects.

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The Cleveland Charge aim to serve as an in-house talent pipeline for the Cleveland Cavaliers by developing specialized role players. Head coach Eli Kell-Abrams and general manager Liron Fanan emphasized cultivating players who align with head coach Kenny Atkinson's system, focusing primarily on perimeter shooting, defensive versatility, and team-first culture.

Currently, seven of the Cavaliers' 14 standard-roster players have G League experience, a number expected to rise to eight with center Khalifa Diop. The Charge are currently focusing on the development of two-way players Riley Minix and rookie center Ernest Udeh Jr. ahead of their season opener against the Motor City Cruise.

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