Nov 12, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) draws an offensive foul against LA Clippers forward Moussa Diabate (25) during the quarter of a game at Crypto.com Arena. Jessica Alcheh-USA TODAY Sports

LA Clippers Free Agent Signs With Charlotte Hornets

Originally posted on Los Angeles Clippers on SI
By Joey Linn | Last updated Jul 29, 2024 2:10 PM ET

While NBA free agency has slowed down quite a bit, many teams still have two-way contracts available that can be useful to get a look at young players with untapped potential. Teams will often bring two-way eligible players into training camp to compete for one of those three spots, or simply sign a free agent to one of them before camp.

In a report from ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski on Monday morning, it was announced that LA Clippers free agent center Moussa Diabate had agreed on a two-way contract with the Charlotte Hornets. This deal will allow Diabate to spend time at both the NBA and G League levels next season.

Free agent F/C Moussa Diabate has agreed on a two-way deal with the Charlotte Hornets, sources tell ESPN. Diabate — the 43rd pick in the 2022 NBA Draft out of Michigan — played 33 games for the Clippers in the past two seasons. pic.twitter.com/Gt8le1YruX
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 29, 2024

Diabate has been on two-way deals with the Clippers since being selected 43rd overall in 2022. While he has never gotten an extended opportunity at the NBA level, Diabate has dominated the G League. In 52 G League games for the Clippers the last two seasons across the regular season and Showcase Cup, Diabate has averaged 16.2 points per game and 11.3 rebounds per game.

30 PTS 14 REB 3 STL

Moussa Diabate dropped a strong double-double during tonight's @OntClippers macthup over the Iowa Wolves! pic.twitter.com/jLZf1DYiQi
— NBA G League (@nbagleague) March 5, 2024

Where Diabate has the most NBA upside is on the defensive end, particularly as a switchable center. While Moussa's perimeter defense is impressive for someone his height, he does have trouble at times with NBA-sized centers in the post, and is still a work in progress offensively.

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