Keita Bates-Diop: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Features

Keita Bates-Diop most recently played in the NBA during the 2023-24 season as a member of the Phoenix Suns and Brooklyn Nets. He finished that year with averages of 3.7 points and 2.1 rebounds per contest while shooting 43.4% from the field 30.4% from the three-point range in 53 games (eight starts).

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / October 22, 2024

Report: Wolves 'looked to find a trade' for Keita Bates-Diop before waiving him

Keita Bates-Diop was reportedly being shopped ahead of the start of the Wolves' season, according to Yahoo's Jake Fischer. Unable to find a trade, the Wolves waived the 28-year-old forward on Monday.

Cade Cunningham News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '2024-25 NBA scoring leaders by team' quiz

How many of the players to lead their teams in points-per-game in 2024-25 NBA season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'Most triple-doubles in a season by NBA team' quiz

The 'Three-point leaders by NBA franchise' quiz

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / October 21, 2024

Former Suns Forward Hits Free Agency

Another member of the 2023-24 Phoenix Suns has hit the chopping block. Former Suns F Keita Bates-Diop - who signed a one-year deal with Phoenix in July 2023 - was just released by the Minnesota Timberwolves ahead of the regular season opening tomorrow, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype .

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Hoops Rumors / October 21, 2024

Timberwolves waive veteran forward prior to season opener

The Timberwolves have set their 2024-25 regular season roster by waiving veteran forward Keita Bates-Diop, the team announced in a press release.

Anthony Edwards says he'll make big career move if he wins a title soon

NBA Western Conference predictions: What future holds for Klay Thompson, Bronny, Wemby

Every NBA team's all-time leading scorer

The '2023-24 NBA free throw leaders' quiz

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / October 19, 2024

Report: Keita Bates-Diop not seen at Wolves practice as cut-day looms

Keita Bates-Diop was not seen a Timberwolves practice today according to The Athletic's Jon Krawczynski. Teams are required to cut down their rosters to a max of 18 players before Tuesday's deadline.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / October 4, 2024

Insider shares surprising report on Karl-Anthony Towns trade

The New York Knicks have finally landed an All-Star player in a trade, but the reaction from many teams around the league has reportedly not been what one might expect.

Karl-Anthony Towns' game fits with Knicks, shows New York is ready to take next step

Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns acquisition will cost them significant money

20 cities that should be considered next for NBA teams

The '2024 NBA playoff PPG leaders' quiz

New York Knicks News / Canis Hoopus / October 3, 2024

Timberwolves Introduce Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo, and Keita Bates-Diop

Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo, and Keita Bates-Diop spoke for the first time to Minnesota media since being traded On Thursday morning at Target Center, Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo, and Keita Bates-Diop were introduced as the newest members of the Minnesota Timberwolves organization.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / October 1, 2024

Full details emerge on Karl-Anthony Towns trade

The Knicks made headlines when they acquired four-time All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns from the Timberwolves. But with both teams facing heavy salary-cap restrictions, they needed another team to make it happen.

Knicks not done making moves after Karl-Anthony Towns trade

Celtics react to Knicks acquiring Karl-Anthony Towns

The 25 most legendary shooters in basketball history

The '2024 NBA playoff PPG leaders' quiz

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Fastbreak on SI / September 28, 2024

6-Year NBA Player Reportedly Being Traded To Minnesota Timberwolves

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.

NBA News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / September 28, 2024

Keita Bates-Diop heading to Timberwolves in Towns-Knicks trade, report says

More details of the blockbuster trade sending Karl-Anthony Towns from the Timberwolves to the New York Knicks are emerging, with Keita Bates-Diop named as a third player heading to Minnesota in the deal.

New York Knicks News / Empire Sports Media / September 11, 2024

The Knicks have one gem bench not being talked about enough

The New York Knicks may have a gem at the end of their bench that could move closer to head coach Tom Thibodeau following opening tip-offs as the upcoming 2024-25 NBA season draws on.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'Most TD catches by NFL tight ends' quiz

The '500 passing yard NFL games' quiz

The 'Most rushing TDs for each NFL team' quiz

The 'Most 150-rushing yard NFL games' quiz

New York Knicks News / Empire Sports Media / July 6, 2024

Evaluating the Knicks’ Latest Acquisition: Did they secure a solid role-player in new depth forward?

The New York Knicks seem to be going in a direction that includes far more forwards than smaller shooting guards next season. Extending OG Anunoby and acquiring Mikal Bridges gives them two oversized wings, meaning the Knicks need forward depth on the bench to help offset any potential losses.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / July 4, 2024

Knicks, Nets make additions to blockbuster Mikal Bridges trade

The Knicks and Nets are adding several players to the blockbuster trade sending Mikal Bridges from Brooklyn to Manhattan.

Ranking the top five teams in the NBA's Eastern Conference

Knicks reportedly interested in trade for former first-round pick

20 cities that deserve an NBA expansion team

Brooklyn Nets News / Last Word On Sports / June 24, 2024

Six-Year Veteran Picks Up Player Option With Brooklyn Nets

It wasn’t a great season for Keita Bates-Diop in 2023-24. Ending the season with the Brooklyn Nets, he received little playing time. Unable to establish much value, the 28-year-old has reportedly decided to pick up his player option worth about $2.65 million for next season.

Brooklyn Nets News / Fastbreak on SI / June 24, 2024

Brooklyn Nets Player Reportedly Makes Decision On Future

Keita Bates-Diop spent last season playing for the Phoenix Suns and Brooklyn Nets. The six-year veteran finished the regular season 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 in 50 games.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / June 24, 2024

Brooklyn Nets Veteran Forward Exercises Player Option Ahead of Free Agency

Brooklyn Nets forward Keita Bates-Diop is returning for another season with the team, according to Shams Charania. The 28-year-old forward played just 14 games with the Nets after being a part of a mid-season trade, which sent him to Brooklyn from the Phoenix Suns.

Brooklyn Nets News / Hoops Rumors / March 27, 2024

Nets forward out for remainder of season due to leg injury

Nets forward Keita Bates-Diop will be out for the rest of the regular season due to a leg injury.

Rockets dodged a bullet when Nets rejected blockbuster trade

The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The 'Most triple-doubles for every NBA franchise' quiz

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / February 12, 2024

Keita Bates-Diop embraces new chapter in Brooklyn: "I see a lot of potential here"

Keita Bates-Diop lands with the Brooklyn Nets as part of the league’s Thursday trade deadline moves this season. As he came from the Phoenix Suns in a package alongside multiple second-round picks, the three-team transaction with the Memphis Grizzlies required the Nets to give up Royce O'Neale.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 26, 2024