The Cavaliers stayed put during the 2025 NBA Draft, double-dipping in the second round without drama or much fanfare. One of the players they chose will stay put, too. Earlier in the second round, the Cavs selected Duke guard Tyrese Proctor at No.

Near the end of the second and final round of the 2025 NBA Draft, the Cavs made the stunning decision to select Saliou Niang No. 58 overall. The 6-foot-8, 21-year-old guard from Senegal was as close to off-the-radar as you can get it. He wasn't even on mock drafts until a few days ago.

With the 49th and 58th picks in the draft, the Cleveland Cavaliers select… "It wouldn't surprise me if the Cavs moved around in the 2nd round, tried to package those picks to move up," – @WindhorstESPN on the Cavs draft plans.