Moussa Diabaté Injury News & Updates

Diabate (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Nuggets, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Diabate is dealing with right knee soreness and will miss his first game of the season Sunday. With the big man sidelined, Mason Plumlee will likely see increased playing time behind Ryan Kalkbrenner. Diabate's next chance to play comes Friday against Chicago.

Diabate is questionable for Sunday's game against the Nuggets due to right knee soreness.

This is a new injury for Diabate, but the center is considered day-to-day. If he's unable to give it a go, Ryan Kalkbrenner could have a higher floor in fantasy hoops, and Mason Plumlee could absorb some backup center minutes.

Diabate won't start Friday against the Raptors.

Ryan Kalkbrenner will rejoin the starting five Friday, pushing Diabate back to the second unit. The big man has averaged 7.4 points and 7.6 rebounds in 22.0 minutes per game over his last five outings off the bench.

Diabate is part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Knicks.

Diabate will supplant Ryan Kalkbrenner in the starting lineup for Wednesday's contest. In his only start this season, Diabate logged 15 points, 11 rebounds and one steal across 43 minutes of an overtime loss to Milwaukee -- a game Kalkbrenner was inactive for.

Diabate produced four points (1-3 FG, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and two steals across 18 minutes during Friday's 123-116 victory over the Bulls.

Diabate logged fewer than 20 minutes for the second straight game, something that should be monitored moving forward. Despite coming off the bench behind Ryan Kalkbrenner, Diabate has been able to carve out a meaningful role, averaging 9.4 points, 8.1 rebounds and 1.8 combined steals and blocks in 22,5 minutes per game. He is worth rostering in specific situations, those being anywhere typical big-man stats are required.

Diabate produced 12 points (4-4 FG, 4-4 FT), 11 rebounds and one assist in 25 minutes during Sunday's 113-110 loss to Atlanta.

The 23-year-old center saw his usual playing time off the bench, though he split time with Mason Plumlee on Sunday due to Ryan Kalkbrenner (ankle) being sidelined. Diabate put together a productive performance, grabbing a game-high mark in rebounds en route to his sixth double-double on the campaign. While the big man doesn't normally get a ton of looks on the offensive end, he continues to provide value on the glass and has logged at least 20 minutes in nine straight games.

Diabate recorded eight points (3-9 FG, 2-3 FT), 12 rebounds and three assists over 24 minutes during Wednesday's 127-118 loss to the Pacers.

Diabate's 24 minutes of action were one shy of starting center Ryan Kalkbrenner's total against the Pacers. The two finished with similar stats Wednesday night, both bordering on a double-double. There's no indication that Diabete's role will fade, as he's averaging 10.3 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game across the month of November despite splitting time with Kalkbrenner.

Diabate closed Saturday's 109-96 loss to Oklahoma City with 13 points (6-7 FG, 1-1 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 24 minutes.

Diabate moved back to the bench following the return of Ryan Kalkbrenner to the starting lineup, but the big man produced at both ends once again and delivered a second consecutive double-double. Diabate has five double-doubles on the season and could be a solid streaming option in some formats, particularly category-based leagues for managers looking to boost their rebounding numbers.

Diabate is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Bucks.

The Hornets will be without rookie Ryan Kalkbrenner (personal), so Diabate will start in his place. Diabate is averaging 9.8 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game off the bench this season. This will be his first start of the campaign.

Diabate logged seven points (1-3 FG, 5-6 FT), 13 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 23 minutes during Wednesday's 111-100 victory over the Bucks.

Diabate didn't offer much in terms of scoring production, but he led the Hornets on the boards with 13 rebounds, which marks a season high for the Michigan product. Despite coming off the bench in every game this season, Diabate has offered up reasonable contributions, averaging 9.8 points and 7.5 rebounds while knocking down 65.0 percent of his field-goal attempts through 11 appearances.

Diabate supplied eight points (4-4 FG), three rebounds, one assist, three blocks and two steals over 29 minutes during Monday's 121-111 loss to the Lakers.

Diabate has been one of the main contributors off the bench, leading the second unit in minutes played Monday and making all four of his field goal attempts. He also had a wonderful defensive performance, logging three blocks and two steals, improving his season averages in those respective categories to 1.5 blocks and 0.6 steals. Diabate will continue to split time at center with rookie Ryan Kalkbrenner, though it appears the latter's role as the starter is firmly established.

Diabate logged 17 points (7-9 FG, 3-3 FT), 12 rebounds and one block in 22 minutes during Sunday's 126-103 win over the Jazz.

Diabate paced the Charlotte bench in scoring, doing all of his damage near the cylinder in the second and third quarters. He was also a force on the boards, pulling down six of his 12 boards on the offensive glass on the way to his second double-double of the young season. Diabate clearly outplayed starter Ryan Kalkbrenner on the night, who was held to two points, four rebounds, four steals and four blocks in 22 minutes.

Diabate finished with 11 points (3-5 FG, 5-6 FT), nine rebounds and one assist over 19 minutes during Saturday's 122-105 loss to Minnesota.

Diabate flirted with what would've been his second double-double of the season, but he's now corralled at least nine boards in three of his first six games. The fourth-year big man remains behind rookie second-rounder Ryan Kalkbrenner on the depth chart, but Diabate has been effective in a reserve role. He's averaged 10.0 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in 19.8 minutes per contest, shooting 60.0 percent from the field.

Diabate put up 12 points (4-9 FG, 4-5 FT), 10 rebounds, two blocks and an assist across 23 minutes in Sunday's 139-113 win over Washington.

Diabate has been one of the more important players among the bench unit, as he and rookie Ryan Kalkbrenner continue to compete for minutes and potentially the starting job. If Diabate can continue to post performances like he did Sunday, he may be able to crack the starting lineup in the forseeable future.

Diabate posted 13 points (5-7 FG, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds, one block and one steal in 21 minutes during Wednesday's 136-117 win over the Nets.

Although he came off the bench in favor of rookie big man Ryan Kalkbrenner, Diabate was still effective from the second unit. The two centers will likely be jockeying for positioning as Charlotte's top big man throughout the year, and Diabate remains someone for fantasy managers to keep an eye on in the early stages of the season.

Diabate will head to the bench for Wednesday's season opener against Brooklyn.

Diabate was in and out of the starting unit throughout the preseason, so while he's not getting the start Wednesday, we wouldn't necessarily consider the reserve role a long-term thing. That said, he's not the most attractive target while working with the reserves, so he's a risky guy to deploy in daily fantasy leagues.

Diabate put up 11 points (3-4 FG, 5-6 FT), five rebounds, three steals, a block and an assist over 23 minutes in Friday's 113-108 loss to the Knicks.

Diabate drew the start over rookie Ryan Kalkbrenner and is trending towards being Charlotte's starting center in their first regular season game, as he outpaced Kalkbrenner (15) and Mason Plumlee (10) in minutes played during the team's final preseason outing. In eight starts during the 2024-25 season, Diabate averaged 7.6 points, 10.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.6 blocks over 28.3 minutes.

Diabate will start in Friday's preseason game against New York.

The 23-year-old center will join the first unit in the team's preseason finale, pushing Ryan Kalkbrenner to the bench. Diabate will start alongside Collin Sexton, Kon Knueppel, Liam McNeeley and Miles Bridges.

Diabate generated 18 points (6-7 FG, 6-8 FT), 13 rebounds and one block across 25 minutes of Wednesday's 145-116 preseason win over Memphis.

Diabate led Charlotte's reserves in points and paced the whole team in rebounds. Nine of his 13 boards came on the offensive end. Entering his fourth professional season, Diabate appears to be competing with rookie Ryan Kalkbrenner for the starting center spot.

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.

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 role at center after Mark Willams' 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.

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.

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, tallying a double-digit scoring total in 16 outings.

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, with 5.6 points and 6.1 rebounds per game, shooting 60.1 percent from the field.

Diabate (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Boston.

Diabate has been battling an illness which 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.

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.

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.

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.

Diabate (illness) has been listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Raptors, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Diabate is dealing with an illness that might keep him sidelined tonight in Toronto. 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.

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 Diabate serves as the backup center moving forward, as the 23-year-old is under contract until the 2027-28 campaign.

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 simply 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.

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 could come to fruition, at least for one of the two games.

Diabate (knee) is available for Thursday's game against the Knicks.

Diabate was listed as questionable after exiting Tuesday's loss to the Hawks with a knee injury, but the big man will suit up and should be available for this matchup. The big man has started in only eight of his 59 contests this season, averaging 5.2 points, 6.4 rebounds and 0.6 blocks per contest.

Diabate (knee) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Knicks.

Diabate didn't return to Tuesday's game against the Hawks due to an apparent knee injury and required assistance to go to the locker room. However, the questionable tag suggests the injury might not have been as severe as initially thought. A decision on his status will be made closer to Thursday's 7 p.m. ET tipoff.

Diabate (knee) recorded two points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two rebounds and two blocks in 18 minutes during Tuesday's 134-102 loss to the Hawks.

Diabate Tuesday's contest with 3:58 remaining in the fourth quarter due to a right knee injury and didn't return. The 23-year-old big man's next chance to suit up is Thursday's matchup with the Knicks.

Diabate sustained an apparent right knee injury and exited to the locker room during the fourth quarter of Tuesday's game against the Hawks, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Diabate went down under the basket after contesting a layup, and he appeared to grab at his right knee before being helped off the court. The big man is unlikely to return during the final minutes of the game, and he can be considered questionable at best for Thursday's matchup against the Knicks until the club provides another update.

Diabate recorded six points (3-5 FG), three rebounds, two assists and one block in 11 minutes during Friday's 118-117 loss to Cleveland.

Diabate managed just 11 minutes despite the fact Charlotte was without Mark Williams who was sitting out on the first night of a back-to-back. The arrival of Jusuf Nurkic prior to the trade deadline signaled the end for Diabate when it comes to playing meaningful minutes. In fact, he has now played more than 20 minutes only twice in the past eight games.

Diabate ended Monday's 130-88 loss to the Kings with 12 points (5-11 FG, 2-4 FT), eight rebounds and two steals across 21 minutes.

Mark Williams (foot) missed this game for the front end of the back-to-back set, though he's expected back Tuesday. Diabate has shown many times that he can be productive when the minutes are there, but there's a logjam at center now that Jusuf Nurkic is becoming more involved. When the Hornets are at full strength, minutes will be hard to come by for Diabate.

Diabate (eye) tallied 11 points (3-10 FG, 5-7 FT) and six rebounds across 29 minutes in Thursday's 129-115 loss to the Nuggets.

Though Jusuf Nurkic drew the start at center with Mark Williams (conditioning) resting for the second leg of the back-to-back set, Diabate saw the larger share of playing time. So long as head coach Charles Lee sticks with Nurkic as the top backup when Williams plays, however, Diabate looks as though he'll be the odd man out of the rotation, as was the case in Wednesday's 100-97 win over the Lakers. Diabate was available for that contest but didn't play in a coach's decision, after he had missed the Hornets' final game before the All-Star break on Feb. 12 in Orlando due to a right eye abrasion.

Diabate (eye) is off the Hornets' injury report for Wednesday's game against the Lakers.

The big man is set to return to game action after missing the club's final outing before the All-Star break due to a right eye abrasion. With Mark Williams (reconditioning) listed as probable to suit up, Diabate will likely rejoin the second unit. Over his last five outings (three starts), the 23-year-old has averaged 10.0 points, 9.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 21.2 minutes per contest.

Diabate (eye) is out for Wednesday's game against the Magic.

A right eye abrasion will cost Diabate Charlotte's last game prior to the All-Star break Wednesday. His next opportunity to take the court arrives Feb. 19 against the Lakers. In Diabate's absence against Orlando, Jusuf Nurkic appears to be the most likely candidate to join the Hornets' starting lineup in his team debut, with Tidjane Salaun and DaQuan Jeffries also being set for additional minutes.

Diabate (eye) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Magic.

Diabate sustained the right eye abrasion during Sunday's loss to Detroit. The big man was able to suit up in Monday's loss to the Nets, though he exited the game early due to the right eye abrasion. With Mark Williams (not injury related) off of the injury report, Jusuf Nurkic and Taj Gibson could see a slight bump in minutes if Diabate is sidelined.

Diabate won't return to Monday's game against the Nets due to a right eye abrasion. He tallied 21 points (9-11 FG, 3-6 FT), 10 rebounds and two blocks across 27 minutes before leaving.

Diabate was cruising to a big night prior to going down with the injury. Jusuf Nurkic and Taj Gibson will be forced to hold down the center position during the final period with both Diabate and Mark Williams (not injury related) out.

Diabate (eye) is available for Monday's game against the Nets.

After exiting Sunday's game against the Pistons with an eye injury, Diabate has been cleared to play on the second leg of Charlotte's back-to-back. Over his last seven games, the big man has averaged 9.3 points, 9.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 0.7 steals in 22.8 minutes. With Jusuf Nurkic available to make his Hornets debut, Diabate could lose some playing time.

Diabate (eye) is questionable for Monday's game against the Nets.

Diabate suffered an eye abrasion during Sunday's 112-102 loss to the Pistons and left the game for good after seven minutes. It's unclear if Mark Williams will be cleared to play in his return to Charlotte after an unsuccessful trade with the Lakers due to a failed medical, so this is a situation to monitor closely.

Diabate (eye) did not return to Sunday's 112-102 loss to the Pistons. He finished the game with five points (2-2 FG, 1-2 FT) and one rebound across seven minutes.

Diabate exited to the locker room after he was hit in the face by an opposing player in the second quarter. The big man can be considered questionable at best for Monday's game against the Nets until the team provides another update on his status. With Mark Williams' (trade rescinded) status up in the air as well, DaQuan Jeffries and Taj Gibson could see a bump in playing time.

Diabate is doubtful to return in Sunday's game against the Pistons due to a right eye injury, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

In the likely event that Diabate remains out, he'll finish the game with five points (2-2 FG, 1-2 FT) and one rebound across seven minutes after exiting to the locker room in the second quarter. With the big man expected to join Mark Williams (not injury related) on the sideline the rest of the way, Tidjane Salaun and Taj Gibson will likely see a bump in minutes.

Diabate exited to the locker room after sustaining an apparent face injury in the second quarter of Sunday's game against the Pistons, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Diabate caught a blow to the face from an opposing player and needed assistance walking back to the locker room. If the big man is unable to return, Taj Gibson and DaQuan Jeffries will likely see a bump in playing time the rest of the way.

The Hornets are expected to convert Diabate from a two-way contract to a standard three-year NBA deal Sunday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Having already appeared in 42 games this season, Diabate was nearing his allotted limit of 50 games at the NBA level as a two-way player, so the Hornets' decision to upgrade him to standard contract comes as little surprise. Diabate had played 20-plus minutes in seven of Charlotte's last nine games while averaging 8.8 points, 9.7 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 0.9 steals in 23.7 minutes per contest, but his outlook for playing time could become murkier moving forward. The Hornets and Lakers rescinded their trade from Thursday that would have sent Mark Williams to Los Angeles after the big man was unable to pass a physical, so Williams will return to Charlotte and will presumably settle back in as the club's starting center once he receives a clean bill of health. Williams is unlikely to be available for the Hornets' upcoming game Sunday versus the Pistons, however, so Diabate should be in store for at least one more appearance with boosted minutes.

Diabate notched nine points (4-10 FG, 1-1 FT), 15 rebounds and six assists over 33 minutes during Friday's 117-116 victory over San Antonio.

Diabate got the starting nod Friday, falling one point short of a double-double. With Mark Williams now in Los Angeles, Diabate appears as though he will be the starting center moving forward, despite the addition of Jusuf Nurkic. Although Diabate's overall appeal is somewhat limited, he should be a great source of rebounds, with some upside when it comes to efficiency and defensive contributions.

Diabate is in the starting five for Friday's game versus the Spurs.

Diabate will make his fifth start of the season Friday. The 22-year-old big man is averaging 2.5 points, 11.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.8 steals in 30.5 minutes across his four starting appearances in 2024-25.

Diabate recorded 10 points (2-2 FG, 6-8 FT), 13 rebounds and two assists over 22 minutes during Wednesday's 112-102 loss to the Bucks.

Despite registering just two field-goal attempts Wednesday, Diabate managed to reach double-digit points for the fourth time in his last five games thanks to his solid efficiency from the charity stripe. The third-year center finished as the Hornets' leading rebounder en route to his fourth double-double of the season (and his second in his last four games). Diabate has had some solid production off the bench this season, particularly on the glass, but for now he's firmly behind Mark Williams in the center rotation.

Diabate supplied 11 points (5-11 FG, 1-2 FT), 14 rebounds and three steals in 32 minutes off the bench during Friday's 112-104 loss to the Clippers.

The double-double was the third of the season for Diabate, but his first since Nov. 16. The 23-year-old center has seen his workload increase over the last week while Mark Williams deals with a foot injury, playing more than 20 minutes in four of the last five games while averaging 8.6 points, 9.0 boards, 1.4 steals and 1.2 assists in 24.0 minutes a contest.

Diabate ended with nine points (2-2 FG, 5-7 FT), 13 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 29 minutes during Saturday's 123-92 victory over the Pelicans.

Diabate led both teams in rebounding Saturday and was one point shy from registering his third double-double of the regular season (and his first since Nov. 16 against the Bucks). Diabate earned significant playing time in November, but he saw his playing time diminish behind Nick Richards and Mark Williams. With Richards now in Phoenix, Diabate has an opportunity to earn a larger role for himself in Charlotte's big man rotation.

Diabate (illness) is available for Friday's game against the Bulls.

Diabate will play through an illness for the Hornets on Friday, and he's in line to make his first appearance in the NBA since a Dec. 30 loss to Chicago. The 22-year-old big man should handle Charlotte's backup center role behind starter Mark Williams with Nick Richards now out of the picture, and Diabate is averaging 6.8 rebounds in 17.9 minutes over 30 contests (four starts) in 2024-25.

Diabate (illness) is questionable for Friday's game against the Bulls.

Diabate hasn't seen action at the NBA level since Dec. 30, though there could be some minutes coming in his future with Nick Richards now in Phoenix.

Diabate produced three rebounds across nine minutes during Monday's 115-108 overtime loss to Chicago.

Diabate continues to play a muted role off the bench, typically serving as the third-string center behind Mark Williams and Nick Richards. Despite being one of the better offensive rebounders in the league, Diabate's offensive game is basically non-existent. Barring injuries to either Williams or Richards, Diabate is unlikely to step into a meaningful role any time soon.

Diabate produced seven points (2-4 FG, 3-4 FT) and seven rebounds in 18 minutes during Friday's 108-98 loss to Philadelphia.

Diabate saw additional playing time with Mark Williams resting on the second night of a back-to-back. After proving his worth as an elite offensive rebounder earlier in the season, Diabate's opportunities are now likely to be few and far between given both Williams and Nick Richards are healthy.

Diabate (illness) is not on the injury report and is available for Friday's game against the Bulls.

Diabate missed the Hornets' most recent back-to-back set due to an illness, but the big man is set to return to action in this matchup. He's averaging 1.8 points and 8.0 rebounds per contest in his previous 10 appearances while logging 24.1 minutes per game.

Diabate (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pacers.

An illness will cost Diabate both halves of Charlotte's weekend back-to-back set. He should have plenty of time to recover before attempting to suit up Friday in Chicago. Mark Williams has been limited off the bench since making his season debut, while Nick Richards is nursing an ankle injury, so Taj Gibson is a candidate for playing time in Diabate's absence.

Diabate (illness) won't play Saturday against the Cavaliers.

Diabate was a late addition to the team's injury reports, and he's since been ruled out. Nick Richards (ankle) will also sit Saturday, leaving Mark Williams and Taj Gibson to handle the team's minutes at center.

Diabate is questionable for Saturday's game against the Cavaliers due to illness.

Diabate wasn't added to the injury report until Saturday morning, so this appears to be a more recent development. The team should have more information on his availability closer to tipoff.

Diabate isn't in the starting five for Tuesday's game versus the Bucks, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Diabate will be replaced by Nick Richards in the starting lineup Tuesday. While Diabate is averaging 3.2 points, 8.8 rebounds, 1.8 blocks and 1.0 steals in 23.6 minutes across his last five appearances coming off the bench, the returns of Richards and Mark Williams could result in significantly decreased playing time for the 22-year-old big man.

Diabate ended Friday's 99-98 loss to the Knicks with six points (3-4 FG, 0-3 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and one block across 37 minutes.

Diabate paced all Hornets in Friday's contest on the glass, hauling in a team-best rebound total despite failing to reach double figures in scoring in the starting lineup. Diabate got the starting now in place of Taj Gibson, making his third start of the year. In those three starts, Diabate has surpassed the double-digit mark in rebounds while doing so in eight contests this season.

Diabate is in the starting five for Friday's game versus the Knicks.

Diabate will replace Taj Gibson in the starting lineup Friday. Diabate is averaging 0.5 points, 13.5 rebounds, 2.5 steals and 1.5 assists in 31.5 minutes across his previous two starting appearances.

Diabate notched two points (1-2 FG), eight rebounds, four blocks and two steals over 32 minutes during Monday's 95-84 loss to the Magic.

Diabate is not going to be asked to carry the team offensively, but he should remain in the rotation as long as he gives the Hornets quality minutes on the defensive side of the ball. He's grabbed seven or more rebounds in all but one of his last nine games, a span in which he's averaging 3.7 points, 11.2 boards, 1.8 blocks and 1.2 steals per contest. Don't rule him out being a decent streaming option in category-based formats due to his defensive and rebounding contributions.

Diabate is not in the Hornets' starting lineup for Monday's game against the Magic.

After starting in each of the Hornets' last two games, Diabate will come off the bench Monday while Taj Gibson starts at center. Diabate has logged at least 11 rebounds in six of his last eight outings, and over that span he has averaged 3.9 points, 11.6 rebounds, 1.5 blocks and 1.1 steals over 24.8 minutes per game.

Diabate is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Pistons.

Miles Bridges (knee) is out for Thursday's contest, meaning Grant Williams will slide to power forward while Diabate will get the nod at center. This will be Diabate's first start of the season. The big man is averaging 4.4 points and 8.7 rebounds per game in 10 outings in November.

Diabate finished Saturday's 115-114 win over the Bucks with 12 points (6-7 FG), 14 rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one steal over 25 minutes.

Diabate did most of his damage in the first half of Saturday's contest, grabbing six of his game-high 10 offensive rebounds to help keep the Hornets within striking distance heading into halftime. The 2022 second-round pick has seen a significant increase in playing time off the bench due to Nick Richards being sidelined with a rib fracture, and Diabate should continue to see heavy usage as the first big man off the Hornets' bench. Diabate has grabbed at least 11 rebounds over his last four games, and across that span he has averaged 13.8 points on 7.0 points, 13.8 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 2.3 blocks over 26.8 minutes per game.

Diabate racked up 12 points (6-7 FG), 15 rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one steal over 30 minutes during Tuesday's 114-89 loss to the Magic.

Diabate made the most of his minutes in this defeat against the Magic and showed the two-way impact he can generate when given enough time on the court. Diabate is not expected to see the court regularly, but with Mark Williams (foot) and Nick Richards (ribs) nursing injuries, expect him to see more minutes in the coming days.

Diabate had zero points (0-1 FG), 15 rebounds, three blocks and one steal over 29 minutes during Friday's 103-83 win over Indiana.

Diabate missed his lone shot of the game, but he was an imposing presence near the rim, pulling down 15 boards and also rejecting three shots. Diabate doesn't have a lot of fantasy upside and will continue to play a minor role off the bench for the Hornets in most games, but don't rule him out being a potential streaming option in category-based leagues if he can deliver numbers like these on a semi-regular basis.

Diabate totaled seven points (3-4 FG, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds and one assist in 16 minutes during Friday's 124-109 loss to the Celtics.

Diabate played a season-high 16 minutes in the loss, providing the team with some much-needed energy following a lackluster first quarter. He was particularly aggressive on the offensive boards, hauling down an impressive six offensive rebounds. As long as the Hornets are banged up, Diabate is someone who should have a somewhat meaningful role, especially if the team continues to start slowly in games.

Diabate and the Hornets agreed to a two-way contract Monday, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports.

The No. 43 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, Diabate spent the past two seasons with the Clippers where he made a total of 33 appearances. With the Hornets in the early stages of a rebuild, there is a much bigger path to minutes for Diabate with his new franchise, though he'll likely spend the bulk of his time in the G League early on.

Diabate (hand) will be available for Friday's game against the Jazz.

Despite Diabate's availability, the two-way forward is not guaranteed to see any minutes with the Clippers mostly healthy again.

Head coach Tyronn Lue said Diabate (hand) will be inactive for Wednesday's game against the Suns, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Diabate, a two-way player, is back with the Clippers now that the G League season is over, but it's unclear if he'll be available in a depth role over the remaining two contests of the regular season. He hasn't played at either the NBA or G League level since March 14 due to the hand injury.

Diabate recorded 10 points (4-14 FG, 1-1 FT), 18 rebounds, five assists, three steals and three blocks over 39 minutes in Sunday's 115-111 win over Westchester.

Diabate owned the glass in Sunday's victory, leading all players in rebounds to go along with a handful of assists, a trio of steals and a team-best trio of blocks in a double-double showcase. Diabate has averaged 15.8 points, 10.3 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 2.3 blocks and 1.3 steals over 30.0 minutes in 12 G League outings.

Diabate said after Tuesday's 127-116 win over the Lakers that he expects to be back on the court in about two weeks, afdas

Diabate has been sidelined for the past three weeks with a fractured right hand. Though he's seemingly on the mend and is poised to be cleared for on-court work in the first or second week of February, Diabate will likely need multiple practices to regain conditioning. Even when he's fully cleared for game action, Diabate -- one of LA's three two-way players -- is likely to see most of his playing time in the G League with the Ontario Clippers rather than at the NBA level.

Diabate is out with a right hand metacarpal fracture and doesn't have a timetable for his return, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.

Diabate has made 10 appearances for the Clippers at the NBA level but has averaged just 5.8 minutes per game. Even though the injury will keep him sidelined for an unspecified stretch, his absence is not going to affect many fantasy decisions.

Diabate (hip) is out for Tuesday's game against Charlotte.

Diabate continues to be sidelined by a pinched nerve in his left hip. The 21-year-old is without a timetable for return.

Diabate (hip) won't play in Saturday's game against Boston, Justin Russo of the 'Clip & Roll' podcast reports.

Diabate has been sidelined since Nov. 30 with a hip injury. Considering he's only played more than six minutes twice this season, his absence shouldn't have much impact on the Clippers rotation.

Diabate (hip) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Thunder, Janis Carr of the Orange County Register reports.

Diabate will be unavailable for a 10th consecutive game due to a hip injury. A timetable for his return isn't yet clear.

Diabate (hip) Justin Russo of the 'Clip & Roll' podcast in Wednesday's game versus the Mavericks.

Diabate's absence streak will extend to nine games Wednesday due to left hip soreness. His next chance to suit up is Thursday's matchup with the Thunder.

Diabate (hip) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Pacers, Andrew Greif of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Diabate continues to deal with a hip injury and hasn't played since late November. His continued absence shouldn't impact the Clippers' rotation.

Diabate (hip) will not play in Saturday's game against the Knicks.

Diabate hasn't seen the floor for the Clippers since Nov. 30 and isn't usually in the rotation.

Diabate (hip) won't play in Thursday's game against the Warriors, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Diabate has been battling left hip soreness over the last few days and will miss another contest due to the issue. His next chance to play will come Saturday against the Knicks.

Diabate (hip) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Kings, Justin Russo of the 'Clip & Roll' podcast reports.

Diabate remains sidelined with left hip soreness. He's made just nine NBA appearances this season, averaging 3.0 points in 6.1 minutes, so his absence shouldn't have any fantasy impact.

The Clippers list Diabate as out for Monday's game against the Trail Blazers with left hip soreness.

Diabate, a two-way player who had been on assignment with the G League's Ontario Clippers, was forced to miss Ontario's 127-126 overtime loss to the South Bay Lakers with the same injury and will remain sidelined as he rejoins the NBA team. He's appeared in just nine games with LA in 2023-24, averaging 3.0 points and 2.1 rebounds in 6.1 minutes per contest.

Clippers president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank said Wednesday that Diabate (rib) is healthy and ready to go for training camp, Justin Russo of the 'Clip & Roll' podcast reports.

Diabate missed some Summer League action due to a rib injury, but as expected, he's healthy to start the 2023-24 campaign. The 2022 second-round pick is slated to spend a second consecutive campaign on a two-way deal with the Clippers. Last year, Diabate appeared in 22 NBA games (one start) and averaged 2.7 points and 2.3 rebounds in 8.9 minutes per game.

Diabate agreed to a two-way contract with the Clippers on Monday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

Diabate was also on a two-way contract with the Clippers last season, appearing in 22 games and playing 8.9 minutes per contest. He made two appearances in the Summer League before an injury to his ribs sidelined him. He's likely to be a featured player for Los Angeles' G League affiliate.

Diabate (ribs) has been ruled out for Sunday's Summer League game against the Lakers, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Diabate will miss the Clippers' Summer League finale due to a rib injury. The 21-year-old was featured in 22 games in 2022-23 and doesn't figure to see a significant change in playing time next season.

Diabate (ribs) won't play in Friday's Summer League game against Philadelphia, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Diabate will miss his second straight Summer League game Friday due to a rib contusion. The second-year forward averaged 8.9 minutes across 22 appearances for the Clippers in 2022-23.

Diabate is out for Wednesday's Summer League game against Memphis with a rib contusion, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Diabate played in 22 games for the Clippers in 2022-23,and is unlikely to receive a significantly increased role next season. His next chance to suit up is Friday's Summer League matchup with Philadelphia.

Diabate posted 11 points (5-10 FG, 1-4 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist, one steal and two blocks in 24 minutes of Saturday's 105-99 loss to Utah during Summer League.

Diabate was a force on the glass, snaring six offensive boards on his way to a game-high 12 rebounds. He also was a strong rim protector, rejecting a pair of shots in his 24 minutes of action. Though Diabate struggled from the charity stripe, the performance was overall a success for the 21-year-old, who will look to claim a roster spot with the Clippers after spending 2022 as a two-way player.

Diabate finished with 6 points (2-5 FG, 1-3 FT), 7 rebounds and two steals in 25 minutes during Wednesday's 98-96 loss to the Memphis Hustle.

Diabate looked like a shell of his former self against the Hustle, finishing with the lowest point total amongst the starters while also leading the team in turnovers with four. Expect him to bounce back as one of the primary two-way weapons for Ontario.

Diabate (illness) will be available for Thursday's game against the Warriors,Joey Linn of SI.com reports.

Diabate missed Tuesday's game with a non-COVID illness but is not listed on the injury report ahead of Thursday's meeting with Golden State. He should not factor into the rotation.

Diabate didn't play Tuesday in the Clippers' 108-101 loss to the Timberwolves due to an illness.

Since the beginning of February, Diabate hasn't received anything more than garbage-time minutes when he's been active for the Clippers, so his absence Tuesday didn't affect head coach Tyronn Lue's rotation. Once he shakes off the illness, the two-way rookie could head to the G League's Ontario Clippers to get more meaningful playing time.

Diabate did not take the floor for Ontario's Thursday matchup against Stockton.

Despite being Ontario's primary big man, Diabate did not have the chance to showcase his skills against the Kings which played a role in them not securing the win. It's still unclear why he didn't take the floor, but expect him to make an immediate impact once back on the hardwood.

Diabate finished with 20 points (9-15 FG, 2-3 FT), 18 rebounds and three assists in 30 minutes during Tuesday's 107-101 victory over the Texas Legends.

In Diabate's first G League game since Jan. 11, he looked like a man amongst boys, amassing a third of the team's rebound totals while also finishing as the second-leading scorer. While with Ontario, expect him to continue to churn out double-double performances as the main big man for the team.

Diabate played four minutes and finished two points (1-1 FG), one rebound and one block in Friday's 119-106 loss to the Bucks.

Diabate has now appeared in two straight games for the Clippers, but only because L.A. was down players due to the roster churn ahead of Thursday's trade deadline. His appearance Friday didn't come until the outcome was already well decided, and the rookie out of Michigan is unlikely to factor into head coach Tyronn Lue's rotation when the Clippers are presumably back to full strength for Tuesday's game against the Warriors. Expect Diabate to head to the G League's Ontario Clippers before long.

Diabate (undisclosed) did not take the floor Sunday against the South Bay Lakers.

Diabate's last game was on Jan. 30 with the Clippers after missing the previous two weeks with a non-COVID-19-related illness. However, his reason for not suiting up for Sunday's contest is still up in the air, and his timetable to return is currently unknown. In the meantime, expect Warith Alatishe and Keaton Wallace to usurp his minutes.

Diabate did not suit up for Ontario's Saturday night matchup against the Austin Spurs.

Even though Diabate has been dealing with an illness, it's unsure why he didn't take the court Saturday against Austin since he's been a double-double machine for Ontario. Its likely coach Grant Gibbs took a cautionary route so that Diabate would be fully ready to go for the game on Wednesday.

Diabate (illness) is set to return to action Wednesday versus the Jazz, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Diabate has missed the last pair of games due to illness but hadn't appeared in a game for the Clippers previously since Dec. 17. With a host of regulars in the rotation set to miss Wednesday's game, Diabate could be relied on for some minutes in his return.

Diabate (illness) has been ruled out for Tuesday's matchup against the 76ers.

Diabate will miss at least one more game due to a non-COVID-19-related illness. The rookie second-round pick out of Michigan hasn't been a regular part of head coach Tyronn Lue's rotation, so Diabate's prolonged absence shouldn't have a major impact.

Diabate (illness) has been ruled out in advance of Sunday's game against the Rockets, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.

Diabate is dealing with a non-COVID-19-related illness and will need at least one game off to recover from the ailment. The rookie second-round pick out of Michigan hasn't been a regular part of head coach Tyronn Lue's rotation this season, though he might have had a chance to play Sunday with Luke Kennard (calf) and Paul George (hamstring) ruled out and with John Wall (abdomen) and Marcus Morris (knee) considered doubtful to be available.

Diabate is questionable for Sunday's game against the Rockets due to illness, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Diabate is at risk of sitting out Sunday's contest with a non-COVID illness, however, he rarely factors into the nightly rotation so his availability will have minimal impact.

The Clippers assigned Diabate to the Ontario Clippers of the G League on Tuesday.

Diabate is on a two-way deal and will be unavailable for Wednesday's game against Charlotte. The rookie forward made his first start of the season in Saturday's game against the Wizards.

Diabate totaled two points (1-2 FG) and two rebounds across 18 minutes during Saturday's 102-93 victory over the Wizards.

Diabate got the starting nod Saturday but failed to deliver anything close to fantasy value. While he has been inserted into the rotation of late, albeit sporadically, he has been unable to establish himself as a fantasy consideration. with both Kawhi Leonard and Paul George (knee) starting to look more like themselves, the Clippers now have the luxury of going small when required. Barring a major shift, Diabate is unlikely to crack even the deepest of leagues.

Diabate is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Wizards, Justin Russo of the 'Clip & Roll' podcast reports.

The start will the first of Diabate's career.He has averaged 5.6 points, 5.6 rebounds and 0.4 steals across 13.2 minutes in his last five appearances, but should be in line for a heavier workload Saturday.

Diabate was recalled from the G League's Ontario Clippers on Monday, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.

Diabate has been a strong contributor for Ontario recently, but he'll join the parent club ahead of Monday's game against Boston. He'll be an option to serve as frontcourt depth since Ivica Zubac (groin) is questionable after being added to the injury report.

Diabate has been sent to the Clippers' G League affiliate, Andrew Greif of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Diabate saw rotation minutes for a brief three-game span while the Clippers were banged up, but he's headed for the G League after not appearing in either of the last two. He should move between the two levels at various points in the campaign.

Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said that Diabate is likely to see time in Tuesday's game against Portland, Andrew Greif of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Diabate has only appeared in two games for the Clippers this season. However, Lue mentioned that Diabate has improved greatly since training camp and will likely give some of their key rotation players rest during the first night of a back-to-back.

Diabate will be available for Tuesday's matchup against the Trail Blazers, Andrew Greif of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Diabate was averaging 18.2 points and 10.2 rebounds across nine games at the G League level. The reserve big man has only appeared in two NBA contests this season, totaling three points, two rebounds, one assist and one steal in seven minutes.

Diabate (ankle) signed a two-way contract with the Clippers on Friday, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Diabate was selected by the Clippers with the 43rd overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft and averaged 9.5 points and 7.5 rebounds during two Summer League games before being sidelined due to an ankle issue. The injury doesn't appear serious, and he'll likely be good to go for the start of the regular season.

Diabate (ankle) is out for Friday's Summer League game against the Jazz, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Diabate still hasn't recovered from an ankle injury suffered earlier during Summer League. Tournament play begins Saturday.

Diabate has been ruled out for Wednesday's Summer League game against the Nuggets due to an ankle injury, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

It's unclear when Diabate picked up the injury, but he won't be available for the Clippers' third game of Summer League after averaging 9.5 points and 7.5 rebounds in his first two appearances. His next chance to return will be Friday against the Jazz.