Moussa Diabaté
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2025-26 Season Stats
PPG
10.7
RPG
7.5
APG
0.9
FG%
66.3
3P%
0.0
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CHA • Forward • #14
about 24 hours ago
With Ryan Kalkbrenner back after a one-game absence, Diabaté returned to playing a role off the bench. That didn’t slow Diabaté down; he recorded his second straight double-double and his fifth of the season. His upside is limited as a reserve, but he played just under 24 minutes, while Kalkbrenner played 26 minutes. There is enough time for both of them to provide decent numbers, but it may not come consistently enough for Diabaté.
CHA • Forward • #14
2 days ago
Diabaté will get his first start of the season with Ryan Kalkbrenner (sidelined), and Ball will return to the starting unit after missing the Hornets’ last five games. Ball’s return will push Collin Sexton to the bench, eliminating most of the streaming value he held.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Forward • #14
6 days ago
After playing 22 minutes off the bench in Friday’s loss to the Heat, Diabaté played more than starter Ryan Kalkbrenner on Monday. The fourth-year forward/center was the more active of the two defensively, recording five “stocks” in 29 minutes while Kalkbrenner (nine points and four rebounds in 19 minutes) got into early foul trouble and was not responsible for any steals or blocked shots. Both players will log rotation minutes, but who plays more may come down to a “hot hand” situation for Hornets head coach Charles Lee. Diabaté was the superior performer on Monday, so he played more.
CHA • Forward • #14
9 days ago
Charlotte’s centers combined to block seven shots on Friday. Starter Ryan Kalkbrenner (10 points, five rebounds) was responsible for four blocks while Diabaté contributed three, along with his third double-double of the season. Despite coming off the bench, Diabaté has provided solid late-round value in 12-team formats, which is why he’s rostered in 13 percent of Yahoo! leagues. He’s worth holding onto in deep leagues.
CHA • Forward • #14
21 days ago
Diabaté is basically sharing the center role with Ryan Kalkbrenner. While Diabaté came off the bench on Sunday, he played 23 minutes to Kalkbrenner’s 22. He also had a double-double while Kalkbrenner managed just four points and five rebounds. Diabaté is unlikely to take over the primary center role for himself without an injury to Kalkbrenner, but he can still have value in his current role.
DAL • Forward • #14
29 days ago
Cisse, who was not selected in the 2025 draft after five seasons at Memphis, Oklahoma State and Ole Miss, was in training camp with the Mavericks. The 6-foot-11 center did enough to earn a two-way deal, and he should spend most of his time with the Texas Legends of the G League. This transaction does not impact fantasy basketball.
Source: Michael Scotto
CHA • Forward • #14
about 1 month ago
Hornets head coach Charles Lee alternated starting centers throughout the preseason, with Diabaté making three starts and rookie Ryan Kalkbrenner getting the other two. While Mason Plumlee (three points and three rebounds in 10 minutes) also played rotation minutes during the preseason, most of the minutes went to either Diabaté or Kalkbrenner (6/1/2/0/1 in 15 minutes). Who starts Wednesday’s regular-season opener against the Nets remains to be seen. Still, Diabaté and Kalkbrenner may get most of the playing time based on the breakdown of the preseason minutes.
CHA • Forward • #14
about 1 month ago
Ryan Kalkbrenner remained in the starting unit at center for Charlotte in this game, but Diabate was able to make a bigger impact off the bench. The position battle between Kalkbrenner, Diabate and Mason Plumlee is a vital one for fantasy hoops; if Kalkbrenner or Diabate gets the nod, either will be worth taking at the end of drafts. However, Plumlee won’t be worth a selection, even if he plays a significant role.
CHA • Forward • #14
3 months ago
France’s frontcourt depth took a hit when Vincent Poirier was forced to withdraw due to a right knee injury. The national team reached out to Diabaté to gauge his interest in rejoining the roster after being cut on August 8, but the 6-foot-9 power forward/center has reportedly decided to focus on preparing for the upcoming 2025-26 NBA season. And this is one where the Hornets post may have his best shot at earning consistent minutes. With the Hornets trading Mark Williams to the Suns, the competition for minutes at center consists of Diabaté, veteran Mason Plumlee and second-round pick Ryan Kalkbrenner. If Diabaté can earn the starting job, he would be worth a look in the latter rounds of standard league drafts. He appeared in 71 games last season, averaging 5.8 points, 6.2 rebounds, 0.6 steals and 0.6 blocks in 18.5 minutes.
Source: BeBasket
CHA • Forward • #14
3 months ago
France’s frontcourt depth took a hit when Vincent Poirier was forced to withdraw due to a right knee injury. The national team reached out to Diabaté to gauge his interest in joining the roster, but the 6-foot-9 power forward/center has reportedly decided to focus on preparing for the upcoming 2025-26 NBA season. And this is one where the Hornets post may have his best shot at earning consistent minutes. With the Hornets trading Mark Williams to the Suns, the competition for minutes at center consists of Diabaté, veteran Mason Plumlee and second-round pick Ryan Kalkbrenner. If Diabaté can earn the starting job, he would be worth a look in the latter rounds of standard league drafts. He appeared in 71 games last season, averaging 5.8 points, 6.2 rebounds, 0.6 steals and 0.6 blocks in 18.5 minutes.
Source: BeBasket
CHA • Forward • #14
7 months ago
Diabate is back after missing two games due to illness. Mark Williams is out so that rotation minutes will be available. And that may be conservative, as expected starter Jusuf Nurkic has exceeded 25 minutes three times since joining the Nuggets in February.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Forward • #14
8 months ago
The Hornets played Friday’s game without Mark Williams. And while Jusuf Nurkic (eight points, eight rebounds, three assists and one blocked shot in 24 minutes) was his replacement in the starting lineup, the change also freed up additional opportunities for Diabate. The third-year big man took advantage, recording his seventh double-double of the season and his first since March 8. Given Williams’s injury history, Diabate will have a few more opportunities before the season ends.
CHA • Forward • #14
8 months ago
Diabate had to be helped off the court on Tuesday and wasn’t able to put any weight on his leg after injuring his knee on Tuesday. Two days later, he’ll be good to go. That means he’ll continue to split the center minutes with Jusuf Nurkic off the bench. Mark Williams should sit out the second night of the back-to-back on Friday, which makes Diabate’s availability interesting. Charlotte could have opted to stagger their availability, though this could mean that Diabate will play both legs of the back-to-back despite the injury.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Forward • #14
8 months ago
Diabate suffered what appeared to be a serious right leg injury during Tuesday’s loss to the Hawks. However, the fact that he’s considered questionable for Thursday night means he likely dodged a bullet. If Diabate cannot play against the Knicks, Jusuf Nurkic will likely see more time after logging 17 minutes in Tuesday’s defeat.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Forward • #14
8 months ago
Diabate injured his right leg during the fourth quarter of Tuesday’s game, as it was pinned under his body as the Hornets forward fell to the court. He could not put any weight on the leg while being helped back to the locker room. An extended absence is possible, which could lead to the Hornets occasionally employing smaller lineups.
CHA • Forward • #14
8 months ago
Diabate finished just one board shy of his career high as he logged his sixth double-double of the 2024-25 campaign. He’s been a worthwhile streaming option when inserted into the starting lineup, and he’ll get that opportunity when Mark Williams and Jusuf Nurkic are out.