Diaw announced his retirement from basketball Thursday, EuroHoops.net reports.

Diaw signed a contract Thursday with Paris-Levallois of the French Pro A League, Sportando reports.

Diaw is expected to be waived by the Jazz, Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com reports.

Diaw will get the start in Game 3, Chris Haynes of ESPN reports.

Diaw will move to the bench for Tuesday's Game 1 against the Warriors.

Diaw scored 10 points (4-6 FG, 2-2 3Pt) and added three assists across 14 minutes Tuesday in a 96-92 win over the Clippers in Game 5 of the series.

Diaw totaled seven points (3-4 FG, 1-1 3Pt), six assists and four rebounds over 23 minutes during Saturday's 97-95 win over the Clippers in Game 1 of the Western Conference first-round playoffs.

Diaw drew another start at power forward in Saturday's 101-86 loss to the Trail Blazers, posting four points (2-3 FG), five rebounds and three assists over 18 minutes.

Diaw will get the start Saturday against the Clippers.

Diaw will start at power forward Wednesday against the Knicks, Jazz radio announcer David Locke reports.