Hornets weighing trade options for Moussa Diabaté after breakout season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 11:30 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
The Charlotte Hornets are evaluating their roster options, potentially including a trade for center Moussa Diabaté following his career year. Diabaté averaged 7.9 points and 8.7 rebounds per game in the 2025-26 season, and with the arrival of rookie big Hannes Steinbach and the continued development of Ryan Kalkbrenner, his role could be diminished. The Hornets have been active this offseason, trading LaMelo Ball to the Timberwolves and are now focused on building around young stars Kon Knueppel and Brandon Miller. Moving Diabaté could yield valuable draft assets as the Hornets look to further retool their team.
- •Moussa Diabaté had a breakout season in 2025-26 for the Hornets.
- •Charlotte added young prospects Hannes Steinbach and Ryan Kalkbrenner.
- •The team traded LaMelo Ball to the Timberwolves this offseason.
- •Diabaté is entering the final year of his contract.
- •The Hornets are focused on building around Kon Knueppel and Brandon Miller.
- 11:30 PMYahoo Sports — Should Hornets Consider Trading Moussa Diabaté After Breakout Season?
"The Charlotte Hornets could make another trade to retool the roster this offseason.
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