Moussa Diabaté News, Rumors, Updates - Charlotte Hornets

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

Impact 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.

APRIL 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

APRIL 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Boston takes on Charlotte, looks for 4th straight home win

Boston heads into a matchup with Charlotte as winners of three games in a row at home

APRIL 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Ruled out Friday Diabate (illness) won't play in Friday's game versus the Celtics.

Impact 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.

APRIL 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Friday Diabate (illness) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Celtics.

Impact 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.

APRIL 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte plays Boston on 7-game road slide

Charlotte heads into a matchup against Boston as losers of seven straight road games

APRIL 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Ruled out Wednesday Diabate (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's contest against Toronto.

Impact 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.

APRIL 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

APRIL 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact 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.

APRIL 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact 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.

APRIL 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kings beat Hornets 125-102 to maintain hold on 10th spot in the West

Zach LaVine had 25 points and 10 rebounds, Domantas Sabonis added 24 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists and the Sacramento Kings rolled past the Charlotte Hornets 125-102 on Fri...

APRIL 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Utah faces Charlotte on 16-game road slide

Utah heads into a matchup with Charlotte after losing 16 straight road games

MARCH 31, 2025 • Associated Press

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.

Impact 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.

MARCH 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available vs. New York Diabate (knee) is available for Thursday's game against the Knicks.

Impact 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.

MARCH 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte hosts New York in conference matchup

Charlotte and New York will face off in a matchup of Eastern Conference opponents

MARCH 20, 2025 • Associated Press

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

Impact 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.

MARCH 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't return Tuesday 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.

Impact 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.

MARCH 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Trae Young scores 31 as Hawks rout Hornets 134-102 to sweep 4-game season series

Trae Young scored 31 points, Dyson Daniels added 22 points and the Atlanta Hawks clobbered the short-handed Charlotte Hornets 134-102 to sweep the four-game season series

MARCH 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Leaves for locker room vs. ATL 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 Journ...

Impact 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.

MARCH 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Posts double-double in spot start Diabate totaled 16 points (8-12 FG), 15 rebounds, two assists and one steal in 37 minutes during Saturday's 105-102 win over the Nets.

Impact With Jusuf Nurkic (neck) and Mark Williams (foot) sidelined Saturday, Diabate submitted his sixth double-double in his eighth start of the year. Diabate has averaged 7.6 points, 10.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.0 steals in 28.4 minutes while shooting 56.3 percent from the field as a starter this season. If both Williams and Nurkic remain out for Monday's game against the Heat, Diabate should continue to have a short-term boost in fantasy value.

MARCH 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hornets vs Nets: Moussa Diabate Postgame Media Availability

MARCH 9, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Starting Saturday vs. Brooklyn Diabate is in the Hornets' starting lineup against the Nets on Saturday.

Impact Diabate will make his eighth start of the season Saturday due to the absences of Mark Williams (foot) and Jusuf Nurkic (neck). Diabate's last start came Feb. 10 against the Nets, when he logged 21 points, 10 rebounds and two blocks over 27 minutes.

MARCH 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Muted role continues 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.

Impact 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.

MARCH 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Middleton and Coulibaly each score 17 points as Wizards hand Hornets 6th straight defeat, 113-110

Khris Middleton and Bilal Coulibaly each scored 17 points and the Washington Wizards defeated the Charlotte Hornets 113-100 in a battle of the NBA’s two worst teams

MARCH 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Plays well off bench 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.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Boston takes on Charlotte, looks for 4th straight home win

Charlotte plays Boston on 7-game road slide

Kings beat Hornets 125-102 to maintain hold on 10th spot in the West

Utah faces Charlotte on 16-game road slide

Charlotte hosts New York in conference matchup

Trae Young scores 31 as Hawks rout Hornets 134-102 to sweep 4-game season series

Middleton and Coulibaly each score 17 points as Wizards hand Hornets 6th straight defeat, 113-110