Diabate produced seven points (3-8 FG, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, four assists, one block and three steals over 31 minutes during Tuesday's 103-101 victory over Portland.
Diabate continues to deliver important contributions on both ends of the floor. While his scoring remains modest, to say the least, his ability to rebound at a high rate while adding consistent defensive numbers makes him a clear must-roster player. In seven appearances over the past two weeks, he has put up top-75 value in standard leagues, averaging 8.3 points, 9.4 rebounds and 2.0 combined steals and blocks.
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Hornets' Moussa Diabate: Struggles mightily in loss
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Diabate notched two points (1-4 FG), four rebounds, two assists and four blocks in 27 minutes during Sunday's 111-99 loss to the Suns.
Diabate swatted four balls, but that was the highlight of his stat line. Ryan Kalkbrenner recorded 19 minutes and had a much better line than Diabate. It will be interesting to see which center the Hornets prefer more as they make a playoff push. The tight battle for playing time limits the fantasy viability of both players.
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Hornets' Moussa Diabate: Enjoys strong all-around night
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Diabate had 14 points (7-8 FG), 11 rebounds, four assists and two steals in 30 minutes during Thursday's 133-109 win over the Pacers.
Diabate powered his way to his second double-double in six February appearances. He led the Hornets in rebounds and also contributed defensively by accounting for two of Charlotte's 10 steals. Diabate continues to offer solid production across the board as the squad's starting center.
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Hornets' Moussa Diabate: Another double-double in win
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Diabate accumulated 11 points (4-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 15 rebounds and two assists across 32 minutes during Saturday's 126-119 win over the Hawks.
Diabate recorded his third double-double in the past six games, helping Charlotte to its ninth straight victory. While his defensive contributions have subsided in recent times, Diabate's play over the past two weeks has played a key role in the team's success. In seven appearances during that time, he has averaged 10.3 points, 10.7 rebounds and 0.9 blocks in 29.8 minutes per game.
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Hornets' Moussa Diabate: Double-doubles in win
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Diabate logged 12 points (6-9 FG), 10 rebounds, six assists and two blocks over 33 minutes during the Hornets' 111-106 win over the Spurs on Saturday.
Diabate led the Hornets in rebounds Saturday en route to his 13th double-double of the season (and third over his last five outings). He has scored in double digits in six consecutive games, and over that span he has connected on 75.6 percent of his field-goal attempts while averaging 12.2 points, 9.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 blocks over 27.8 minutes per game.
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Hornets' Moussa Diabate: Grabs double-double in win
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Diabate posted 11 points (2-3 FG, 7-8 FT), 14 rebounds and one steal across 32 minutes during Saturday's 119-115 win over Washington.
The fourth-year center is up to 11 double-doubles on the season, extending his career high, and three of them have come in his last seven games. Since moving into the starting five just before Christmas, Diabate has pulled down double-digit boards in seven of 14 contests, averaging 8.6 points, 9.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.2 blocks in 29.8 minutes.
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Hornets' Moussa Diabate: Starting Saturday after all
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Diabate is in the Hornets' starting lineup against the Wizards on Saturday.
Ryan Kalkbrenner was originally slated to start Saturday, but the Hornets have opted to make a late change and stick with Diabate in the starting lineup against Washington. Diabate is averaging 8.0 points, 8.2 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.0 blocks over 24.4 minutes per game this season.
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Hornets' Moussa Diabate: Coming off bench Saturday
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Diabate is not in the Hornets' starting lineup against the Wizards on Saturday.
Diabate has started in each of his last 13 outings, having averaged 8.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.3 blocks in 29.6 minutes per game over that span. However, the fourth-year pro will come off the bench Saturday while rookie Ryan Kalkbrenner enters the Hornets' starting five.
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Hornets' Moussa Diabate: Likely to play Sunday
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Diabate (hamstring) is probable for Sunday's game against the Nuggets.
Diabate was held out of Saturday's loss to Golden State due to a right hamstring strain, though he's likely to return for the second leg of this back-to-back set. Over six outings (all starts) this month, the big man has averaged 9.3 points, 9.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.5 blocks in 30.5 minutes per contest.
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Hornets' Moussa Diabate: Not playing Saturday
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Diabate (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Warriors.
Diabate popped up on Friday's injury report due to right hamstring soreness. The injury will prevent him from playing Saturday, but he could return for the second leg of the Hornets' back-to-back set Sunday against the Nuggets. With Diabate sidelined, Ryan Kalkbrenner will likely enter the Hornets' starting five, while Grant Williams and PJ Hall are candidates to see extended minutes as well.
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Hornets' Moussa Diabate: Questionable for Saturday
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Diabate is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Warriors due to right hamstring soreness.
The hamstring issue is a new concern for Diabate, who has been a regular on the injury report so far this month due to hip and wrist injuries. If the big man is not cleared to play in the front end of this back-to-back set, Ryan Kalkbrenner would likely step into the starting five, while PJ Hall could enter the Charlotte rotation.
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Hornets' Moussa Diabate: Handed questionable tag
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Diabate is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Lakers due to right hip soreness.
Diabate popped up on the Hornets' injury report with a hip injury. The center has started in both games since Ryan Kalkbrenner returned from a prolonged absence, and Diabate is averaging 9.6 points, 10.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.8 blocks across 30.6 minutes per game in January.
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Hornets' Moussa Diabate: Logs impressive 13/15 line
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Diabate closed with 13 points (6-10 FG, 1-2 FT), 15 rebounds, four assists, four blocks and one steal in 35 minutes during Monday's 117-109 loss to the Clippers.
Diabate was an excellent bright spot during the loss, as the 2025 second-round pick continued to hold onto the starting role despite Ryan Kalkbrenner's return. Kalkbrenner scored only two points over 13 minutes during the loss, and while it may be the team's intent to bring Kalkbrenner back slowly, Diabate is definitely making a case for more time at the five. He logged a solid 8.7 points, 10.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 0.9 blocks during Kalkbrenner's seven-game absence.
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Hornets' Moussa Diabate: Modest performance in loss
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Diabate racked up 10 points (2-5 FG, 6-8 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one block over 36 minutes during Thursday's 114-112 loss to the Pacers.
Diabate finished Thursday's loss to the Pacers with only five boards, his fewest since Dec. 20 and the only time he's been held below eight since entering the starting lineup Dec. 23. With Ryan Kalkbrenner (elbow) sidelined, Diabate has played at least 28 minutes in seven straight games and has been a strong source of rebounds, averaging 8.7 points, 10.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 0.9 blocks in 32.3 minutes per game during that time.
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Hornets' Moussa Diabate: Cleared to play
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Diabate (wrist) is available for Wednesday's game against Toronto.
Diabate was tabbed probable due to a wrist injury, and he'll be in action Wednesday night. The 23-year-old will likely make his eighth start of the season, as Ryan Kalkbrenner (elbow) remains sidelined. In his seven starts, Diabate is averaging 8.9 points, 11.1 rebounds and 2.6 assists across 31.9 minutes.
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Hornets' Moussa Diabate: Likely to play against Raptors
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Diabate is probable for Wednesday's game against Toronto due to a right wrist sprain.
Diabate recently sat out two games due to the sprain, and the Hornets continue to keep an eye on his health for the first half of this back-to-back set. With Ryan Kalkbrenner (elbow) facing another absence, Diabate is slated to start Wednesday. Diabate has averaged 8.9 points, 11.1 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 31.8 minutes per tilt across seven games as a starter this season, shooting 67.6 percent from the floor.
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Hornets' Moussa Diabate: Available Monday
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Diabate (wrist) is available for Monday's game against the Thunder.
Diabate will return from a two-game absence due to a right wrist sprain, and he's expected to get the starting nod with Ryan Kalkbrenner (elbow) remaining on the shelf. Diabate has started each of his last four outings, averaging 9.0 points, 12.0 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 33.0 minutes per contest over that stretch. With the 23-year-old big man back in the lineup, PJ Hall should slide to the second unit against Oklahoma City.
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Hornets' Moussa Diabate: Questionable for Monday
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Diabate (wrist) is questionable for Monday's matchup with the Thunder.
It looks like there's a chance Diabate could return from a two-game absence Monday, but we'll have a better idea on his status based on his activity level at shootaround. If Diabate is cleared to return, PJ Hall and Tidjane Salaun (ankle) could see a reduction in minutes.
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Hornets' Moussa Diabate: Out again Saturday
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Diabate (wrist) won't play in Saturday's game against the Bulls.
Diabate will miss a second straight game due to a sprained right wrist. With Ryan Kalkbrenner (elbow) also sidelined, PJ Hall and Tidjane Salaun should step into considerably larger roles. Diabate's next chance to play will come Monday at Oklahoma City.
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Hornets' Moussa Diabate: Questionable with wrist sprain
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Diabate is questionable for Friday's game against the Bucks due to a right wrist sprain.
Friday is the first half of a back-to-back for the Hornets, which could play a part in determining the 2022 second-rounder's availability this weekend. With Ryan Kalkbrenner (elbow) and Mason Plumlee (groin) unavailable, PJ Hall could start at center if Diabate is also ruled out.
