Jan 24, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Keita Bates-Diop (21) dunks during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

6-Year NBA Player Reportedly Being Traded To Minnesota Timberwolves

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Sep 28, 2024 4:51 PM ET

Keita Bates-Diop is coming off a season where appeared in 53 games (eight starts) for the Brooklyn Nets and Phoenix Suns.

He finished the year with averages of 3.7 points and 2.1 rebounds per contest while shooting 43.4% from the field and 30.4% from the three-point range.

Over the offseason, Bates-Diop was traded to the New York Knicks.

However, Bates-Diop will not end up playing for the Knicks, as Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic reports that he is being included in the Karl-Anthony Towns trade.

Via Krawczynski: "Keita Bates-Diop is coming back to where it all started. He is being included in tonight's Knicks-Wolves blockbuster, a source said. Bates-Diop was drafted by the Wolves in the second round in 2018."

Keita Bates-Diop is coming back to where it all started. He is being included in tonight's Knicks-Wolves blockbuster, a source said. Bates-Diop was drafted by the Wolves in the second round in 2018.
— Jon Krawczynski (@JonKrawczynski) September 28, 2024