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January 29, 2026
Massive double-double in win
Diabate provided 18 points (8-9 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 19 rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block across 33 minutes in Wednesday's 112-97 win over the Grizzlies.
Analysis
Diabate stuffed the stat sheet and finished as Charlotte's third-leading scorer, posting double-digit points for a fourth straight game. The big man also impressed on the glass, grabbing a game- and career-high 19 boards en route to his 12th double-double on the campaign. He has racked up two double-doubles in his last three appearances and four this month.
January 25, 2026
Grabs double-double in win
Diabate posted 11 points (2-3 FG, 7-8 FT), 14 rebounds and one steal across 32 minutes during Saturday's 119-115 win over Washington.
Analysis
The fourth-year center is up to 11 double-doubles on the season, extending his career high, and three of them have come in his last seven games. Since moving into the starting five just before Christmas, Diabate has pulled down double-digit boards in seven of 14 contests, averaging 8.6 points, 9.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.2 blocks in 29.8 minutes.
January 24, 2026
Starting Saturday after all
Diabate is in the Hornets' starting lineup against the Wizards on Saturday.
Analysis
Ryan Kalbrenner was originally slated to start Saturday, but the Hornets have opted to make a late change and stick with Diabate in the starting lineup against Washington. Diabate is averaging 8.0 points, 8.2 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.0 blocks over 24.4 minutes per game this season.
January 24, 2026
Coming off bench Saturday
Diabate is not in the Hornets' starting lineup against the Wizards on Saturday.
Analysis
Diabate has started in each of his last 13 outings, having averaged 8.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.3 blocks in 29.6 minutes per game over that span. However, the fourth-year pro will come off the bench Saturday while rookie Ryan Kalkbrenner enters the Hornets' starting five.