Moussa Diabaté News, Rumors, Updates - Charlotte Hornets

Charlotte takes on New Orleans, aims for 4th straight home win

Charlotte is looking to prolong its three-game home win streak with a victory against New Orleans

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Double-doubles in win Diabate logged 12 points (6-9 FG), 10 rebounds, six assists and two blocks over 33 minutes during the Hornets' 110-106 win over the Spurs on Saturday.

Impact 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.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte takes on San Antonio, looks for 6th straight victory

Charlotte faces San Antonio aiming to continue its five-game win streak

JANUARY 30 • Associated Press

Charles Lee raves about Moussa Diabate after monster double-double | Sporting News A career night for the Frenchman.

JANUARY 29 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Massive double-double in win Diabate provided 18 points (8-9 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 20 rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block across 33 minutes in Wednesday's 112-97 win over the Grizzlies.

Impact Diabate stuffed the stat sheet and finished as Charlotte's third-leading scorer, posting double-digit points for a fourth straight game. The big man also impressed on the glass, grabbing a game- and career-high 20 boards en route to his 12th double-double on the campaign. He has racked up two double-doubles in his last three appearances and four this month.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Hornets beat Grizzlies 112-97 to top victory total from all of last season

Brandon Miller scored 26 points, Moussa Diabate had 18 points and 20 rebounds and the Charlotte Hornets topped their victory total from all of last season, beating the Memphis Griz...

JANUARY 29 • Associated Press

Looking at What a Potential Next Contract Might be for Moussa Diabaté When the Los Angeles Clippers decided against bringing back Moussa Diabaté in the summer of 2024, they were letting go of a former second-ro...

JANUARY 28 • SI.COM

Hornets take a 50-point lead for 2nd time this month, roll past 76ers 130-93

Brandon Miller scored 30 points and the Charlotte Hornets dominated the Philadelphia 76ers 130-93 on Monday afternoon

JANUARY 26 • Associated Press

Moussa Diabate on how he is continuing to work hard for a bigger role for the Hornets | Sporting News Moussa Diabate has cemented himself in the Hornets' rotation, which has been a long time coming.

JANUARY 25 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Grabs double-double in win 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.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Hornets post 119-115 win over young Wizards, whose starting 5 had an average age of 20.64 years

Brandon Miller scored 21 points as the Charlotte Hornets beat Washington 119-115 Saturday, sending the Wizards to their ninth straight loss

JANUARY 24 • Associated Press

Starting Saturday after all Diabate is in the Hornets' starting lineup against the Wizards on Saturday.

Impact Ryan Kalbrenner 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.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench Saturday Diabate is not in the Hornets' starting lineup against the Wizards on Saturday.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Ball back in starting lineup, helps spark fast start as the Hornets beat Magic 124-97

LaMelo Ball returned to Charlotte’s starting lineup and had 16 points, seven assists and six rebounds as the Hornets beat the Orlando Magic 124-97 on Thursday night

JANUARY 23 • Associated Press

Charlotte hosts Cleveland on home slide

Charlotte heads into a matchup against Cleveland as losers of four straight home games

JANUARY 20 • Associated Press

Moussa Diabate comparison to 2 Hall of Famers was justified in recent games Charles Lee described some of Moussa Diabate's best qualities by using two of the best defenders in the history of the NBA as examples.

JANUARY 19 • SWARMANDSTING.COM

Cleared to play Diabate (hamstring) is available for Sunday's game against the Nuggets.

Impact Diabate was added to the injury report as probable entering the day, so this update is no surprise. He's averaging 9.4 points, 9.4 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.8 blocks in his last five matchups.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play Sunday Diabate (hamstring) is probable for Sunday's game against the Nuggets.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Murray leads Denver against Charlotte after 42-point game

Denver hosts the Charlotte Hornets after Jamal Murray scored 42 points in the Denver Nuggets' 121-115 win against the Washington Wizards

JANUARY 18 • Associated Press

Not playing Saturday Diabate (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Warriors.

Impact 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, and Grant Williams and PJ Hall should see extended minutes.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Saturday Diabate is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Warriors due to right hamstring soreness.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Golden State takes on Charlotte in non-conference action

Golden State and Charlotte square off in non-conference action

JANUARY 16 • Associated Press

Available to play Diabate (hip) will play Thursday versus the Lakers.

Impact Diabate was being 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.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Thursday Diabate (hip) is good to go for Thursday's game against the Lakers.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Probable with hip soreness Diabate is probable for Thursday's game against the Lakers with right hip soreness.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

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