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Diabate (hip) will play Thursday versus the Lakers.
Diabate was being listed as probable and now we have official confirmation that he'll be out there. The big man is averaging 9.3 points, 11.1 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.3 blocks over his last nine games.
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Hornets' Moussa Diabate: Will play Thursday
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Diabate (hip) is good to go for Thursday's game against the Lakers.
Diabate was initially listed as probable, and now we have official confirmation that he'll be out there. Diabate is averaging 8.2 points, 8.4 rebounds and 1.0 blocks per game this season.
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Hornets' Moussa Diabate: Probable with hip soreness
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Diabate is probable for Thursday's game against the Lakers with right hip soreness.
After initially being considered questionable, Diabate is now expected to play Thursday. He's started nine games in a row, during which Diabate has averaged 11.1 rebounds, 9.3 points, 2.4 assists and 1.3 blocks in 31.7 minutes per contest.
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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: Nearly double-doubles
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Diabate accumulated nine points (4-5 FG, 1-2 FT), 12 rebounds and five assists over 28 minutes during Monday's 124-97 victory over Oklahoma City.
Diabate was able to return from a two-game absence related to a wrist injury, and he picked up right where he left off. Meanwhile, Ryan Kalkbrenner remains sidelined by an elbow issue that continues to linger. Over his last five games, Diabate is averaging 9.0 points, 11.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 0.6 blocks in 31.9 minutes per contest.
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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: Upgraded to probable
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Diabate is probable for Monday's game against the Thunder with a sprained right wrist.
With Ryan Kalkbrenner (elbow) still sidelined, Diabate should resume his role as the starting center in his expected return from a two-game absence. Diabate has averaged 8.8 points, 11.0 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 32.4 minutes per contest across six games as a starter this season, shooting 65.6 percent from the floor.
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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: Listed out Friday
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Diabate is out for Friday's game against the Bucks due to a right wrist sprain.
Diabate will try to recover in time to be available for Saturday's contest against the Bulls. The Hornets are incredibly thin at center Friday, meaning PJ Hall could be thrust into an increased role at the five. Tidjane Salaun might see enough playing time to warrant streaming consideration in deeper leagues as well.
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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.
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Hornets' Moussa Diabate: Nearly double-doubles
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Diabate notched 14 points (6-9 FG, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals across 35 minutes during Monday's 123-113 loss to the Bucks.
Diabate continues to thrive in the absence of Ryan Kalkbrenner (ankle), whose been sidelined for four straight games. During that small sample size, Diabate has produced fourth-round value in nine-category formats with averages of 10.3 points, 13.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 2.0 steals and 0.5 blocks in 32.9 minutes per contest.
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Hornets' Moussa Diabate: Another double-double
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Diabate provided 10 points (3-4 FG, 4-6 FT), 13 rebounds, three assists and one block over 33 minutes during Friday's 120-105 victory over the Magic.
Diabate continues to make the most of the fact that he is basically the last healthy center left on the Hornets roster. He recorded his second straight double-double, grabbing at least 13 rebounds for the third straight game. He is a clear must-roster player right now, keeping in mind that when Ryan Kalkbrenner returns from his elbow injury, Diabate will likely go back to being an elite streaming option.
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Hornets' Moussa Diabate: Strong performance in spot start
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Diabate supplied 12 points (6-6 FG), 18 rebounds and one assist over 36 minutes during Tuesday's 126-109 win over the Wizards.
Diabate made his third start of the regular season Tuesday due to the absences of Mason Plumlee (groin) and Ryan Kalkbrenner (elbow). Diabate made the most of his opportunity, finishing with a game-high plus-38 point differential while grabbing a career-high 18 boards en route to his seventh double-double of the season (and first since Nov. 23 against the Hawks). Charlotte's next game is on the road Friday against Orlando, which Diabate would likely start if Kalbrenner is unable to play.
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Hornets' Moussa Diabate: Starting vs. Wizards
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Diabate will be in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Wizards.
Both Mason Plumlee (groin) and Ryan Kalkbrenner (elbow) are out Tuesday. Diabate has averaged 8.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.0 steals in 31.6 minutes per tilt across a pair of starts this season.
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Hornets' Moussa Diabate: Season-high 14 rebounds
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Diabate notched five points (2-6 FG, 1-2 FT), 14 rebounds, two assists and six steals across 28 minutes during Monday's 139-132 loss to the Cavaliers.
Despite coming off the bench, Diabate played the bulk of the center minutes following an injury to Mason Plumlee (groin) after just 10 minutes. Ryan Kalkbrenner was also missing in this one, sidelined due to an elbow injury. Diabate rewarded anyone who streamed him in, recording a career-high six steals while also dominating the glass with a season-high 14 boards. If Kalkbrenner and Plumlee are forced to miss additional time, Diabate would become a must-roster player, albeit as a short-term option only.
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