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1:16NBA Summer League Grades: Kon Knueppel
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Top Moussa Diabate News
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Hornets' Moussa Diabate: Heading to bench Saturday
Diabate is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's preseason game against the Mavericks, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Diabate might have the inside track to earn the starting role after the offseason departure of Mark Williams, but he'll have to wait for his chance off the bench in this one. Ryan Kalkbrenner will get the starting nod in this one.
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Hornets' Moussa Diabate: Solid work in starting role
Diabate produced 14 points (5-9 FG, 4-7 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and two steals over 26 minutes during Thursday's 122-116 loss to the Thunder.
Diabate currently has the inside track to the starting center after Mark Williams' departure. Mason Plumlee and 2025 second-round pick Ryan Kalkbrenner will also be on hand to provide support, but the first-unit spot is Diabate's to lose. He played a minimal role with Charlotte last season after spending two seasons with the Clippers, and the team is relying on the former Michigan star's potential to shore up the frontcourt.
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Hornets' Moussa Diabate: Starting Sunday
Diabate will start in Sunday's preseason game against the Thunder, James Plowright of CLTure.org reports.
Diabate will get the starting nod in Charlotte's preseason opener. The big man appeared in 71 regular-season games (eight starts) for the Hornets last season, during which he averaged 5.7 points and 6.2 rebounds across 17.5 minutes per game. He's expected to compete for playing time with Mason Plumlee and Ryan Kalkbrenner this season.
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Hornets' Moussa Diabate: Nears double-double in return
Diabate had 10 points (4-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-4 FT), nine rebounds, one block and two steals in 25 minutes during Sunday's 93-86 loss to the Celtics.
Diabate returned for Sunday's regular-season finale after missing the last two games due to an illness, providing a spark off the Hornets bench by hauling in a team-high-tying rebound total and finishing one board shy of a double-double. Diabate posted at least 10 points and nine rebounds on eight occasions this season and tallied a double-digit scoring total in 16 outings.
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Hornets' Moussa Diabate: Questionable for season finale
Diabate (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Boston.
Diabate has been battling an illness that has kept him off the floor for the Hornets' last two games. With Mark Williams (foot) already ruled out for Sunday's regular-season finale, Jusuf Nurkic and Taj Gibson would serve as the Hornets' center options if Diabate is unable to play.
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Hornets' Moussa Diabate: Will play vs. Boston
Diabate (illness) has been cleared to play in Sunday's game against the Celtics.
After missing the last two games due to an illness, Diabate will return to the floor Sunday for the Hornets' regular season finale in Boston. The 22-year-old big man is averaging career-high numbers across the board, putting up 5.6 points and 6.1 rebounds per game while shooting 60.1 percent from the field.
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Hornets' Moussa Diabate: Ruled out Friday
Diabate (illness) won't play in Friday's game versus the Celtics.
Diabate will miss his second consecutive contest Friday after being downgraded from questionable to out due to an illness. Diabate's final chance to suit up this season is Sunday's rematch with Boston.
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Hornets' Moussa Diabate: Iffy for Friday
Diabate (illness) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Celtics.
Diabate is in danger of missing his second straight contest Friday due to an illness. If Diabate is forced to sit out yet again, Jusuf Nurkic and Taj Gibson could receive increased playing time.
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Hornets' Moussa Diabate: Ruled out Wednesday
Diabate (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's contest against Toronto.
Diabate was a late addition to the Hornets' injury report due to an illness, and he appears to be too under the weather to play in Wednesday's game. He'll look to recover ahead of Friday's game against the Celtics. Jusuf Nurkic, Taj Gibson and Tidjane Salaun will serve as the Hornets' big men Wednesday due to Diabate and Mark Williams (foot) both being ruled out.
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Hornets' Moussa Diabate: Questionable with illness
Diabate (illness) has been listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Raptors, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.
After playing 17 minutes against Memphis on Tuesday, Diabate is in jeopardy of missing the second half of this back-to-back set due to an illness. Jusuf Nurkic, Taj Gibson and Tidjane Salaun will likely have a heavy load in the frontcourt, with Mark Williams (rest) already ruled out for Wednesday's game.
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Hornets' Moussa Diabate: Efficient outing in loss
Diabate contributed 10 points (5-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and one block across 17 minutes during Tuesday's 124-100 loss to the Grizzlies.
The third-year big man served as the Hornets' backup center, with Jusuf Nurkic recording a DNP in Tuesday's loss. Diabate posted double-digit points for the second time in his last three outings, and he has played at least 17 minutes in each of those three appearances. With three regular-season games remaining, it wouldn't be a surprise if the non-contending Hornets continue to utilize Diabate as the primary backup center since the 23-year-old is under contract until the 2027-28 campaign.
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Hornets' Moussa Diabate: Records double-double
Diabate closed Friday's 125-102 loss to the Kings with 15 points (6-9 FG, 3-4 FT) and 11 rebounds across 23 minutes.
Diabate is essentially the Hornets' third-string center behind Mark Williams (back) and Jusuf Nurkic, so his chances of playing aren't plentiful. However, there have been several instances where he's made the most of his opportunities based on the energy he brings on both ends of the court. He could be an intriguing fantasy alternative down the stretch due to his per-minute stats, but he won't have a lot of upside unless he earns a more prominent role in the rotation. He's averaging 6.2 points, 4.4 rebounds, 0.7 assists, 0.4 steals and 0.3 blocks per game since the beginning of March despite averaging a mere 13.7 minutes per contest in that stretch.
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Hornets' Moussa Diabate: Limited role continues Friday
Diabate closed Friday's 108-97 loss to the Raptors with nine points (4-6 FG, 1-3 FT), six rebounds and one block in 13 minutes.
Diabate managed just 13 minutes in the loss, having exceeded that mark only twice in the past 10 games. At this point, he needs either Jusuf Nurkic or Mark Williams to be sidelined to have any chance of playing a meaningful role. With a back-to-back slated in the coming days, there is a chance that it could come to fruition, at least for one of the two games.
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Hornets' Moussa Diabate: Cleared to play Thursday
Diabate (knee) is available for Thursday's game against the Knicks.
Diabate was listed as questionable heading into Thursday's contest after he exited Tuesday's loss to the Hawks due to right knee soreness, but the big man has been given the green light to suit up. He'll likely split backup center minutes with Jusuf Nurkic.
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Hornets' Moussa Diabate: Uncertain to play Thursday
Diabate is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Knicks due to right knee soreness.
Diabate suffered the knee injury in Tuesday's 134-102 loss to the Hawks and wasn't able to return, but the Hornets aren't yet willing to rule him out for Thursday. A decision on his status will be made closer to Thursday's 7 p.m. ET tipoff.
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Hornets' Moussa Diabate: Fails to return Tuesday
Diabate recorded two points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two rebounds and two blocks in 18 minutes before exiting Tuesday's 134-102 loss to the Hawks with 3:58 remaining in the fourth quarter due to an apparent right knee injury.
Diabate required assistance to the locker room after he appeared to injure his knee while attempting to contest a layup. The Hornets will be back in action Thursday against the Knicks, but Diabate could face an uphill battle to get cleared for that contest.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-9, 210 lbs |
| Birthplace: Paris, FR |
| Age: 23 |
| School: Michigan |
| Experience: 3 |