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18. Januar 2026
Cleared to play
Diabate (hamstring) is available for Sunday's game against the Nuggets.
Analyse
Diabate was added to the injury report as probable entering the day, so this update is no surprise. He's averaging 9.4 points, 9.4 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.8 blocks in his last five matchups.
18. Januar 2026
Likely to play Sunday
Diabate (hamstring) is probable for Sunday's game against the Nuggets.
Analyse
Diabate was held out of Saturday's loss to Golden State due to a right hamstring strain, though he's likely to return for the second leg of this back-to-back set. Over six outings (all starts) this month, the big man has averaged 9.3 points, 9.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.5 blocks in 30.5 minutes per contest.
17. Januar 2026
Not playing Saturday
Diabate (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Warriors.
Analyse
Diabate popped up on Friday's injury report due to right hamstring soreness. The injury will prevent him from playing Saturday, but he could return for the second leg of the Hornets' back-to-back set Sunday against the Nuggets. With Diabate sidelined, Ryan Kalkbrenner will likely enter the Hornets' starting five, while Grant Williams and PJ Hall are candidates to see extended minutes as well.
17. Januar 2026
Questionable for Saturday
Diabate is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Warriors due to right hamstring soreness.
Analyse
The hamstring issue is a new concern for Diabate, who has been a regular on the injury report so far this month due to hip and wrist injuries. If the big man is not cleared to play in the front end of this back-to-back set, Ryan Kalkbrenner would likely step into the starting five, while PJ Hall could enter the Charlotte rotation.
16. Januar 2026
Available to play
Diabate (hip) will play Thursday versus the Lakers.
Analyse
Diabate was being listed as probable and now we have official confirmation that he'll be out there. The big man is averaging 9.3 points, 11.1 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.3 blocks over his last nine games.
16. Januar 2026
Will play Thursday
Diabate (hip) is good to go for Thursday's game against the Lakers.
Analyse
Diabate was initially listed as probable, and now we have official confirmation that he'll be out there. Diabate is averaging 8.2 points, 8.4 rebounds and 1.0 blocks per game this season.
15. Januar 2026
Probable with hip soreness
Diabate is probable for Thursday's game against the Lakers with right hip soreness.
Analyse
After initially being considered questionable, Diabate is now expected to play Thursday. He's started nine games in a row, during which Diabate has averaged 11.1 rebounds, 9.3 points, 2.4 assists and 1.3 blocks in 31.7 minutes per contest.
15. Januar 2026
Handed questionable tag
Diabate is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Lakers due to right hip soreness.
Analyse
Diabate popped up on the Hornets' injury report with a hip injury. The center has started in both games since Ryan Kalkbrenner returned from a prolonged absence, and Diabate is averaging 9.6 points, 10.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.8 blocks across 30.6 minutes per game in January.
13. Januar 2026
Logs impressive 13/15 line
Diabate closed with 13 points (6-10 FG, 1-2 FT), 15 rebounds, four assists, four blocks and one steal in 35 minutes during Monday's 117-109 loss to the Clippers.
Analyse
Diabate was an excellent bright spot during the loss, as the 2025 second-round pick continued to hold onto the starting role despite Ryan Kalkbrenner's return. Kalkbrenner scored only two points over 13 minutes during the loss, and while it may be the team's intent to bring Kalkbrenner back slowly, Diabate is definitely making a case for more time at the five. He logged a solid 8.7 points, 10.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 0.9 blocks during Kalkbrenner's seven-game absence.