Height
6'10"
Weight
210 lbs
Age
24
College
Michigan
Experience
3 yrs
Wingspan
7'2.5"
Reach
9'1.5"
Hand Size
8.5" × 10.5"
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsB
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 167 | 8.2 | 8.8 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 62.7% | 20.0% | 63.7% |
| 2025-26 | | 64 | 8.2 | 8.8 | 1.9 |
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 4/10 | vs DET | L 100-118 | 25 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3-4 | 0-0 | -7 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$4.7M
Guaranteed
$4.7M
AAV
$4.7M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Moussa Diabate's one-year, $4.7M deal with Charlotte earns a B+ CVI, representing shrewd roster building by a franchise still in development mode. The Hornets secured a solid starter at power forward for well below market rate, giving them maximum flexibility while Diabate continues his upward trajectory at just 22 years old. This contract structure is particularly clever given Charlotte's timeline — they can evaluate Diabate's fit alongside LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller without committing long-term money, while still maintaining his Bird rights for future negotiations. At $4.7M annually, Diabate provides excellent value as a versatile big who can protect the rim and switch on defense, skills that translate directly to playoff basketball when the Hornets eventually make their push. The short-term nature also preserves Charlotte's ability to be aggressive in trade discussions or free agency, since Diabate's modest cap hit won't handcuff their flexibility. For a rebuilding team that needs to hit on every transaction, this deal checks all the boxes: reasonable cost, upside potential, and zero long-term risk.
Performance Analysis
Moussa Diabate earns a B Performance grade this season — a quality starter-level power forward putting up solid numbers for the Charlotte Hornets. Through 167 games, Moussa is contributing 8.2 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game in his role. Moussa's strongest area is RPG at 8.8, which compares favorably to the power forward median of 5.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 1.9 (power forward median: 4.0). Among 84 NBA power forwards graded this season, Moussa ranks 13th. At 24, Moussa is still developing. The production should improve as he gains experience and a larger role with the Charlotte Hornets.
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