Hornets Agree To Two-Way Deal with Moussa Diabate

The PF/C was the 43rd pick in the 2022 NBA Draft

Jul 12, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; LA Clippers forward Moussa Diabate (25) looks on during an NBA Summer League game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports / Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Free agent PF/C Moussa Diabate has agreed on a two-way deal with the Charlotte Hornets, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarwoski. Originally, Diabate was selected 43rd overall by the LA Clippers in the 2022 NBA draft, but is still young at only 22.5 years old. His two-way contract expired this summer with the LA Clippers.

Free agent F/C Moussa Diabate has agreed on a two-way deal with the Charlotte Hornets, sources tell ESPN. Diabate — the 43rd pick in the 2022 NBA Draft out of Michigan — played 33 games for the Clippers in the past two seasons. pic.twitter.com/Gt8le1YruX

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 29, 2024

Analysis

Diabate struggled to get on the court with the LA Clippers, but averaged 16pts 10reb 2ast 1stl 2blk while shooting 57% from the field in the G-League last year. Diabate is known for his strong physique and impressive length which he puts to good use with with an unrelenting motor. The "Skill" aspects of his game are still raw compared to NBA standards, but are slowly catching up.

Diabate was one of the targets I had identified for Charlotte as a two-way candidate due to his tough, physical style of play matching the new Hornets philosophy. He is also originally from Paris, France and will give compatriot Tidjane Salaun a fellow french speaker on the team

The Hornets now appear to have filled their two-way contracts with KJ Simpson, Leaky Black and Moussa Diabate.

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