Report: Keita Bates-Diop not seen at Wolves practice as cut-day looms

Bates-Diop seems to be the odd man out on the Wolves roster.

Jan 27, 2020; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield (24) and Minnesota Timberwolves forward Keita Bates-Diop (31) look for a call on a loose ball in the third quarter at Target Center. A jump ball was called. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images / Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Keita Bates-Diop was not seen a Timberwolves practice today according to The Athletic's
Jon Krawczynski.

No Keita Bates-Diop at Wolves practice today. Appears he’s the odd man out in the final roster moves before the season begins.

— Jon Krawczynski (@JonKrawczynski) October 19, 2024

Teams are required to cut down their rosters to a max of 18 players before Tuesday's deadline. The Timberwolves currently have 19 players on their roster and Bates-Diop seems to be the odd-man out. Free agent P.J. Dozier is someone else who seems to be on the bubble.

There have been rumors of Bates-Diop possibly getting traded, so Minnesota could receive some compensation instead of straight-up releasing him, but nothing has been confirmed.

Last season, Bates-Diop spent time with the Nets and Suns averaging 3.7 points and 2.1 rebounds per game. The Timberwolves acquired him in their blockbuster trade this offseason with the Knicks, which sent Karl-Anthony Towns to New York

At 28 years old, the seven-year NBA veteran always had an outside shot to make Minnesota's final roster, but it looks like they will be going in a different direction. Minnesota will tip off its regular season campaign on Tuesday night against the Lakers on the road.