MOUSSA DIABATÉ NEWS

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

Impact 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.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Top rebounder in starting lineup 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.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Thrives as defensive presence 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.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Dominates offensive glass Saturday 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.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Surprising performance Tuesday 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.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Pulls down 15 rebounds 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.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Plays with energy Friday 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.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Not available Wednesday Head coach Tyronn Lue said Diabate (hand) will be inactive for Wednesday's game against the Suns, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Impact 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.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Dominates glass in double-double 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.

Impact 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.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Eyeing return in February Diabate said after Tuesday's 127-116 win over the Lakers that he expects to be back on the court in about two weeks, Justin Russo of the 'Clip & Roll' podcast reports.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

DECEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE