Moussa Diabaté News, Rumors, Updates - Charlotte Hornets

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

Impact 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.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't suit up Thursday Diabate did not take the floor for Ontario's Thursday matchup against Stockton.

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

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Monster performance in win 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.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets limited run Friday 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.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't suit up Sunday Diabate (undisclosed) did not take the floor Sunday against the South Bay Lakers.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday Diabate (illness) has been ruled out for Tuesday's matchup against the 76ers.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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 listed as questionable.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 2, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Should see rotation minutes 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.

Impact Diabate has only appeared in two games for the Clippers this season. However, Lue mentioned that Diabate has improved greatly since training camp, and the coach plans to reward his improvements by getting him some playing time while some of the Clippers' key rotation players rest during the first night of a back-to-back set.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

JULY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

JULY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out with ankle injury 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.

Impact 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.

JULY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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