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Moussa Diabaté participates in limited practice ahead of Hornets' game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 6:22 AM

Last updated Nov 12, 2026

Moussa Diabaté participates in limited practice ahead of Hornets' game

Summary

Moussa Diabaté returned to limited practice with the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday after dealing with a right quadriceps injury that sidelined him for two games. Hornets coach Charles Lee indicated that Diabaté is showing signs of improvement. Charlotte, currently 4-7 and ninth in the Eastern Conference, opens a four-game road trip against the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night. Ryan Kalkbrenner has filled in as the starting center during Diabaté's absence. Other Hornets players, including Brandon Miller and Kon Knueppel, are also managing injuries as the team looks to end a three-game road losing streak.

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Status Watch

•Diabaté has missed the last two games due to injury.
•Hornets lost their last three road games before facing Suns.
•Ryan Kalkbrenner started in Diabaté's absence and contributed against Cleveland.
•Charlotte will continue to monitor other injured players like Miller and Knueppel.

Latest Updates

6:22 AMYahoo Sports — Hornets' Moussa Diabaté Returns to Practice Work Ahead of Suns Game

What they're saying

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Charles Lee said Diabaté did some of Wednesday's practice with limited contact after a right quadriceps injury kept him out of Charlotte's last two games.
— Yahoo Sports

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