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Moussa Diabate

Charlotte Hornets · Forward · 6′10″ 210 lb · age 24 · Michigan · 5th season

8.7 ptsPTS
7.0 rebREB
1.7 astAST
25.3 minMIN

3 games this season

Availability

Tonight vs WAS

Not on the injury report official report

Lineups not confirmed yet

Teammates out

Recent changes

  • Oct 21Lineupmoved into the starting lineup vs BKN
  • Oct 16Lineupmoved out of the starting lineup vs MEM (preseason)
  • Oct 16AvailabilityDay-to-day

Season form

3 games this season
Threes0.0 3PM
FG%68.8%
3P%—
FT%80.0%

Starts 3 of 3 games · 6th on CHA in minutes · Core role

17
5
4

Bars: minutes in his last 3 games · numbers: points

Situational splits: turn on Prediction tools.

Every situation, with four seasons of history →

What's being said

19 items · 7 sources this season
  • Podcast Locked On Hornets host · Report ·

    Bright spot: Moussa Diabate had 5 points, 8 rebounds (4 offensive), 1 steal, 1 block and only 1 turnover.

    “Hornets have HISTORIC Loss | Brandon Miller STRUGGLES | Should We PANIC?” at 33:57 · listen ↗

    also reported by Doug Branson, Locked On Hornets

  • Podcast Hardwood Knocks host · Report · around the league

    With White and Knueppel out, Charlotte put the ball in Naz Reid's hands and ran pick-and-roll through him. He had seven assists, including a one-handed pass to Moussa Diabate. Both hosts sell him finishing top two on the team in assists, citing Coby White, Dennis Schroder, Knueppel and maybe Brandon Miller.

    “The 2026-27 NBA Overreactions Draft!” at 1:25:03 · listen ↗

  • X Rod Boone (@rodboone) · Report ·

    Moussa Diabate said the #Hornets didn't come out with the appropriate energy level to start the game. And it only got worse from there.

    original post ↗

  • Podcast The Old Man and the Three host · Report · around the league

    Knueppel says Moussa Diabate has been an animal and put on a ton of muscle this offseason.

    “Kon Is Ready To Help Lead The Hornets In Year 2” at 24:19 · listen ↗

  • Bluesky @howardbeck.bsky.social · Report ·

    Reposting from The Ringer: Finals picks, trade predictions, and a frankly alarming amount of Moussa Diabate analysis. The Ringer NBA Entrance Survey is here!

    original post ↗

  • ESPN ESPN · Report ·

    Diabate has been ruled out for Friday's preseason finale against the Grizzlies due to a right elbow injury.

    source ↗

  • Podcast Locked On Hornets host · Analysis ·

    Host's reason for the DNP: real frontcourt depth that Steinbach must leapfrog, namely Moussa Diabate, Naz Reid, Royce O'Neale at forward, Ryan Kalkbrenner, and Tidjane Salaun.

    “Rookie Runs LIMITED | Christian Anderson STRUGGLES | Depth FUELS Win” at 5:38 · listen ↗

  • Podcast Locked On Hornets host · Analysis ·

    Scoring was balanced: Reid 20, Schroder 19, Miller 18, Diabate 17 and Allen 21. Hosts credited Lee and the new players for buying in and sharing the ball quickly.

    “Hornets WIN 6th Straight Season Opener | Naz Reid Goes OFF | Hornets' Bench WRENCH” at 29:22 · listen ↗

  • Podcast Locked On Hornets · 2 points ·
    • Nata Edwards: Nada says Ryan Kalkbrenner is still going to be in the rotation "for right now", alongside Moussa Diabate as lob targets. at 12:58
    • Nata Edwards: Nada predicts Naz Reid will be better than Bridges at reading the floor, which will help Moussa Diabate flourish. He envisions Schroder–Reid pick-and-roll among the looks. at 18:50

    “Kon and Coby are OUT!! | What Does it MEAN? | What Can We EXPECT” · listen ↗

  • Podcast Locked On Hornets · 2 points ·
    • Charlotte Hornets (reported): Moussa Diabate injured his knee. The Hornets list him as day-to-day, and he did not play against Memphis. at 5:07
    • Walker Mehl: Host's view: he is not worried about Diabate missing regular-season time. He reasons that the team's day-to-day label has meant minor issues before, citing Brandon Miller's quick return from a shin contusion and Christian Anderson's return from the same designation. at 5:20

    “Hornets Preseason is OVER! | Rookies NAIL Dress Rehearsal!! 😤| Tidjane Salaun OVER Pat Connaughton??” · listen ↗

  • Podcast Locked On Hornets · 3 points ·
    • The host says real size is still a problem. Boston's size around the rim, from Mitchell Robinson and Neemis Kata, was difficult for the Hornets and for Moussa Diabate. at 4:15
    • The host says Diabate has gotten stronger and thinks he has 'skilled up a little bit', but he still has the same issues. at 4:56
    • Against Milwaukee, Diabate had 5 offensive rebounds and 11 total. The host expects plenty of nights like that, because most opponents are not as big as Boston. at 6:17

    “Hornets LEARN Hard Lessons 😬 | Brandon Miller's Extension Clock TICKS | Hannes Falling Behind?!” · listen ↗

  • Podcast Locked On Celtics host · Analysis · around the league

    Host analysis: the double-big look worked partly because Charlotte played two bigs, 'I think' Musa Diabate and Nas Reed, which gave both Celtics bigs someone to guard.

    “Neemias Queta SHINES, Celtics Defense DOMINATES, in Win Over Charlotte” at 5:59 · listen ↗

  • Podcast Doug Branson, Locked On Hornets · Report ·

    Starting lineup: Dennis Schroeder (Dennis Schroder), Brandon Miller (his second straight start), Royce O'Neal (Royce O'Neale), Naz Reid and Moussa Diabate. O'Neale replaced Liam McNeeley in the lineup.

    “Hornets Fall to Celtics: Turnovers, Brandon Miller's Deadline, and Christian Anderson Jr.'s Debut” at 4:05 · listen ↗

  • Podcast Locked On Hornets · 2 points ·
    • Doug Branson: The host rates Miller's passing as a positive. Seconds into the game, he hit Moussa Diabate on the roll with a pocket pass. at 8:17
    • Doug Branson: In the host's view, the team has lost LaMelo Ball's natural playmaking. He thinks it will need to generate offense early through offensive rebound putbacks and kickout threes, using bigs Diabate, Ryan Kalkbrenner and eventually Steinbach. at 14:26

    “Preseason Game 2 REACTION | Brandon Miller RETURNS | Depth SHINES through” · listen ↗

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Game log

● = started

2026-27 season

DateOppMinPtsRebAst3PM
Oct 24MIA W21 min4 pts5 reb2 ast0 3PM
Oct 23ATL L21 min5 pts8 reb1 ast0 3PM
Oct 21@BKN W34 min17 pts8 reb2 ast0 3PM
2025-26 season (last season) · 75 games
DateOppMinPtsRebAst3PM
Apr 17@ORL L18 min2 pts8 reb2 ast0 3PM
Apr 14MIA W36 min8 pts14 reb1 ast0 3PM
Apr 12@NYK W26 min4 pts9 reb3 ast0 3PM
Apr 10DET L25 min8 pts6 reb2 ast0 3PM
Apr 7@BOS L33 min2 pts5 reb5 ast0 3PM
Apr 5@MIN W24 min8 pts9 reb4 ast0 3PM
Apr 2PHX W25 min4 pts10 reb1 ast0 3PM
Mar 31@BKN W27 min10 pts12 reb1 ast0 3PM
Mar 29BOS L25 min4 pts6 reb0 ast0 3PM
Mar 28PHI L25 min10 pts11 reb2 ast0 3PM
Mar 26NYK W30 min2 pts5 reb3 ast0 3PM
Mar 24SAC W24 min17 pts11 reb2 ast0 3PM
Mar 21MEM W33 min11 pts14 reb3 ast0 3PM
Mar 19ORL W24 min3 pts5 reb1 ast0 3PM
Mar 17MIA W31 min8 pts13 reb4 ast0 3PM
Mar 14@SAS L21 min4 pts5 reb3 ast0 3PM
Mar 11@SAC W34 min2 pts10 reb2 ast0 3PM
Mar 10@POR W31 min7 pts9 reb4 ast0 3PM
Mar 8@PHX L27 min2 pts4 reb2 ast0 3PM
Mar 6MIA L31 min6 pts14 reb1 ast0 3PM
Mar 4@BOS W29 min9 pts9 reb6 ast0 3PM
Mar 3DAL W23 min7 pts8 reb0 ast0 3PM
Feb 28POR W33 min13 pts11 reb5 ast0 3PM
Feb 26@IND W30 min14 pts11 reb4 ast0 3PM
Feb 24@CHI W31 min9 pts7 reb5 ast0 3PM
Feb 9DET L19 min0 pts6 reb0 ast0 3PM
Feb 7@ATL W32 min11 pts15 reb2 ast0 3PM
Feb 5@HOU W29 min7 pts12 reb4 ast0 3PM
Feb 2NOP W28 min2 pts9 reb2 ast0 3PM
Jan 31SAS W33 min12 pts10 reb6 ast0 3PM
Jan 29@DAL W32 min10 pts5 reb3 ast0 3PM
Jan 28@MEM W33 min18 pts19 reb2 ast1 3PM
Jan 26PHI W20 min12 pts5 reb0 ast0 3PM
Jan 24WAS W32 min11 pts14 reb0 ast0 3PM
Jan 22@ORL W16 min10 pts4 reb1 ast0 3PM
Jan 21CLE L29 min4 pts5 reb0 ast0 3PM
Jan 18@DEN W25 min4 pts9 reb2 ast0 3PM
Jan 15@LAL W30 min8 pts6 reb2 ast0 3PM
Jan 12@LAC L35 min13 pts15 reb4 ast0 3PM
Jan 10@UTA W25 min10 pts10 reb1 ast0 3PM
Jan 8IND L36 min10 pts5 reb1 ast0 3PM
Jan 7TOR L30 min6 pts11 reb1 ast0 3PM
Jan 5@OKC W29 min9 pts12 reb5 ast0 3PM
Dec 31GSW L28 min0 pts8 reb3 ast0 3PM
Dec 29MIL L35 min14 pts9 reb3 ast0 3PM
Dec 26@ORL W33 min10 pts12 reb3 ast0 3PM
Dec 23WAS W36 min12 pts18 reb1 ast0 3PM
Dec 22@CLE L28 min5 pts14 reb2 ast0 3PM
Dec 20@DET L17 min1 pt3 reb0 ast0 3PM
Dec 18ATL W18 min5 pts6 reb2 ast0 3PM
Dec 14@CLE W22 min5 pts6 reb0 ast0 3PM
Dec 12CHI L13 min2 pts3 reb0 ast0 3PM
Dec 5@TOR W16 min3 pts4 reb1 ast0 3PM
Dec 3@NYK L20 min2 pts8 reb2 ast0 3PM
Dec 1@BKN L22 min10 pts6 reb1 ast0 3PM
Nov 29TOR W30 min7 pts9 reb2 ast0 3PM
Nov 28CHI W18 min4 pts8 reb2 ast0 3PM
Nov 26NYK L15 min4 pts4 reb0 ast0 3PM
Nov 23@ATL L25 min12 pts11 reb1 ast0 3PM
Nov 22LAC L25 min6 pts7 reb1 ast0 3PM
Nov 19@IND L24 min8 pts12 reb3 ast0 3PM
Nov 17@TOR L20 min8 pts7 reb2 ast0 3PM
Nov 15OKC L24 min13 pts11 reb4 ast0 3PM
Nov 14@MIL L43 min15 pts11 reb1 ast0 3PM
Nov 12MIL W23 min7 pts13 reb2 ast0 3PM
Nov 10LAL L29 min8 pts3 reb1 ast0 3PM
Nov 7@MIA L22 min10 pts11 reb0 ast0 3PM
Nov 4@NOP L18 min6 pts5 reb2 ast0 3PM
Nov 2UTA W22 min17 pts12 reb0 ast0 3PM
Nov 1MIN L19 min11 pts9 reb1 ast0 3PM
Oct 30ORL L20 min10 pts6 reb1 ast0 3PM
Oct 28@MIA L19 min8 pts2 reb0 ast0 3PM
Oct 26@WAS W23 min12 pts10 reb1 ast0 3PM
Oct 25@PHI L17 min6 pts2 reb0 ast0 3PM
Oct 22BKN W21 min13 pts9 reb0 ast0 3PM

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  • Came true Rod Boone: Moussa Diabate: reported starting source
    2026-10-24 · X · for vs MIA, 2026-10-24 · result: started, 21 min Flag

Background

ESPN profile · our roster records
BornJan 21, 2002 · Paris, France
Size6′10″ · 210 lb · Forward
CollegeMichigan
Draft2022 · round 2, pick 43 · LAC
Experience5th NBA season
Teams (since 2022-23)CHA 2024–27 · LAC 2022–24