Moussa Diabate

Moussa Diabate posted a near triple-double for the Hornets Saturday, grabbing 11 rebounds, dishing out five assists, and chipping in 13 points (5-7 FG, 3-4 FT) in a 109-93 win over the Trailblazers.

Fantasy Impact

Diabate continues a modest stretch on both ends of the floor since returning from suspension, dishing out four or more assists, grabbing seven or more rebounds, and scoring nine or more points in each of his last three games. The forward continues to provide fantasy managers with steady output when on the floor as part of a talented Charlotte lineup, averaging 8.4 points and 8.7 rebounds per game to go along with a usage rate of 11.7% so far this season.

Moussa Diabate returned after serving his four-game suspension and scored nine points (4-4 FG, 1-2 FT) and added seven rebounds, five assists, three steals, and three blocks in Charlotte's 131-99 win over Chicago on Tuesday night.

Fantasy Impact

Diabate made his presence felt, especially on the defensive end, in his return to the lineup. He has averaged 5.8 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 2.6 assists in five games this month. He's a solid source of rebounds as he averages 8.2 points and 8.6 rebounds on the year.

Moussa Diabate has been suspended for four games following a fight with Pistons center Jalen Duren on Monday.

Fantasy Impact

Diabate fouled Duren in the third quarter, who then responded by grabbing and shoving Diabte’s face, starting the fight that quickly escalated to multiple suspensions. With Diabate out, Ryan Kalkbrenner should see an increase in workload and be a viable option, albeit somewhat of a low ceiling.

Moussa Diabate was ejected in the third quarter of Monday’s game against the Detroit Pistons.

Fantasy Impact

Diabate was ejected in the third quarter after a fight broke out following his shooting foul on Jalen Duren. He finished with zero points and six rebounds in 19 minutes.

Moussa Diabate scored 11 points (4-8 FG, 0-1 3PT, 3-3 FT) and grabbed a game-high 15 rebounds to help the Hornets to a 126-119 win over the Hawks on Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

Diabate recorded his 14th double-double of the season and is averaging career-highs in nearly every category this year, including points (8.3), rebounds (8.7), assists (1.6), and blocks (1.0). Diabate started his 23rd game of the year and made his 21st consecutive start on Saturday. He is averaging 9.1 points and 10.1 rebounds while shooting 66.4% from the floor as a starter. If you are in need of rebounds with a solid field goal percentage, Diabate consistently helps both of those categories.