KEITA BATES-DIOP NEWS

Let go by Minnesota The Timberwolves waived Bates-Diop on Monday.

Impact Bates-Diop joined Minnesota as part of the blockbuster deal that sent Karl-Anthony Towns to New York in exchange for Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo. Bates-Diop was Minnesota's final cut to reach the 18-man threshold before the regular season, and given the veteran's track record, he should be an option for any team that suffers early-season injuries or needs a spark defensively.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to Minnesota The Knicks traded Bates-Diop (shin) to the Timberwolves alongside Julius Randle (shoulder) and Donte DiVincenzo in a three-team deal that also sent DaQuan Jeffries to Charlotte, Jo...

Impact Bates-Diop was traded from the Nets to the Knicks earlier this offseason but will now return to Minnesota, where he started his NBA career back in 2018-19. Bates-Diop will likely compete for depth minutes in the Timberwolves' forward rotation.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Dealt to Knicks The Nets are trading Bates-Diop (shin), Mikal Bridges to the Knicks in exchange for Bojan Bogdanovic, Shake Milton, four unprotected first-round picks, an unprotected pick swap and...

Impact Bates-Diop averaged 3.7 points and 2.1 rebounds in 12.5 minutes across 53 appearances between the Nets and Suns in 2023-24. With OG Anunoby (hamstring), Mikal Bridges, Julius Randle (shoulder) and Josh Hart all featuring ahead of Bates-Diop in the forward rotation, he will likely compete for depth minutes.

JULY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Exercises player option Bates-Diop exercised his $2.65 million player option on Monday for the 2024-25 season, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Impact This is an expected move for Bates-Diop. The forward made just 14 appearances for the Nets last season, averaging 1.6 points in 4.9 minutes per game. Bates-Diop missed the end of the season with a right shin stress reaction, but he's expected to be healthy entering training camp.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

Nets F Keita Bates-Diop to miss remainder of season Brooklyn Nets forward Keita Bates-Diop underwent a procedure to address a stress fracture in his right tibia and will miss the rest of the s...

MARCH 27 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Ruled out for season The Nets announced Wednesday that Bates-Diop (shin) will miss the rest of the season, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.

Impact Bates-Diop was slated to miss a second consecutive game Wednesday due to a right shin stress reaction, and he underwent a procedure to address the issue. While he'll be sidelined for the remainder of the year, he's expected to resume on-court activity in approximately one month, so it seems unlikely that the issue will impact his availability for the start of next season. Over 53 appearances between the Suns and Nets this year, he averaged 3.7 points and 2.1 rebounds in 12.5 minutes per game.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Wednesday Bates-Diop (shin) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Wizards, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.

Impact Bates-Diop will be sidelined for a second consecutive game due to a right shin stress reaction. It's not yet clear when he'll be able to return, but his next chance to suit up will be Friday against Chicago.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Won't go Monday Bates-Diop has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Raptors due to a right shin stress reaction, Meghan Triplett of YES Network reports.

Impact Bates-Diop hasn't been much of a factor since joining the Nets, so he shouldn't be missed much. His next opportunity to suit up will arrive Wednesday against the Wizards.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to debut Saturday Bates-Diop (recently traded) will be available for Saturday's game against the Spurs, NBA writer Billy Reinhardt reports.

Impact Bates-Diop wasn't able to make his team debut Thursday since his trade was still pending, but he's been cleared to suit up a few days later. He saw inconsistent playing time to close out his time in Phoenix, so it's unclear how many minutes he'll garner off the bench with the Nets.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to Brooklyn Bates-Diop was traded from the Suns to the Nets along with Jordan Goodwin as part of a three-team deal that sent Yuta Watanabe and Chimezie Metu to Memphis and David Roddy and Royc...

Impact Bates-Diop had relatively consistent minutes for the Suns early in the season, but his playing time fluctuated over the past few weeks. He'll now attempt to carve out a reserve role in Brooklyn, but it seems unlikely that he'll be a significant contributor as long as the team is relatively healthy.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Gets double-digit minutes again Bates-Diop tallied five points (2-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt), two assists, one rebound, one steal and one block across 18 minutes in Monday's 115-113 win over the Bulls.

Impact After he looked to be on the fringes of the Phoenix rotation last week, Bates-Diop has now logged double-digit minutes off the bench in consecutive games. He looks to have at least temporarily reclaimed a spot on the second unit, though Bates-Diop could find himself as the odd man out once Eric Gordon (wrist) and Bol Bol (foot) -- both of whom were sidelined Monday -- are back in action.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in 17 minutes Bates-Diop amassed three points (1-1 FG, 1-1 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and two steals across 17 minutes during Monday's 109-88 victory over Portland.

Impact The Suns were missing Kevin Durant (hamstring) on Monday, but Bates-Diop only picked up a few extra minutes. Bol Bol was the biggest beneficiary, as he nearly double-doubled in 20 minutes with 11 points, nine rebounds and one assist. Bates-Diop hasn't eclipsed 20 minutes in a single game since Nov. 26, and he'll likely remain a fringe rotation player going forward.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Friday Bates-Diop (migraine) will be available for Friday's game against the Kings.

Impact Bates-Diop missed Tuesday's game against Portland, but he's been completely removed from the injury report. The Suns will be without Jusuf Nurkic (personal) for Friday's game, so Bates-Diop could see a small bump in playing time.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch Tuesday Bates-Diop is out for Tuesday's game versus the Trail Blazers due to a migraine.

Impact Bates-Diop has been ruled out shortly before tipoff for Tuesday's contest after not appearing on the injury report all day. Chimezie Metu, Yuta Watanabe and Nassir Little are candidates to receive extended minutes in his absence.

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays just six minutes Bates-Diop chipped in zero points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt) in six minutes during Tuesday's 119-116 victory over the Warriors.

Impact With Kevin Durant (ankle) sidelined, Bates-Diop started the Suns' previous contest, totaling five points, four rebounds and two assists in 17 minutes. However, Phoenix opted to start Chimezie Metu on Tuesday, forcing Bates-Diop to the back of the rotation. Bates-Diop has played fewer than 10 minutes in two of his last three appearances after averaging 20.5 minutes over his previous 16 appearances (seven starts).

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to bench Bates-Diop will move to the bench for Tuesday's game against the Warriors,John Dickinson of 95.7 The Game San Francisco reports.

Impact Kevin Durant (ankle) is sitting out again, but he could return either Wednesday against the Nets or Friday against the Knicks according to coach Frank Vogel. Chimezie Metu is getting the starting nod Tuesday, so Bates-Diop could have a limited role with the second unit.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joins starting lineup Bates-Diop is starting Friday against Sacramento.

Impact With Kevin Durant (ankle) unavailable Friday, Bates-Diop will join the starting lineup for the fourth time in the last seven matchups. Bates-Diop has made seven starts this year, averaging 6.4 points and 4.4 rebounds in 24.9 minutes per game over those appearances.

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moves back to bench Bates-Diop is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies.

Impact Bates-Diop has been moving in and out of the lineup this season, and he will move back to the bench after being part of the first unit in three of his last four contests. He's averaging 5.4 points and 2.7 rebounds per game when deployed off the bench across nine appearances.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Friday Bates-Diop will start Friday's game against Denver, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact The Suns are missing Devin Booker (ankle), but they are getting Grayson Allen back from his illness. Bates-Diop will replace Josh Okogie in the starting unit, and this will be his seventh start of the season. In his previous six starts, Bates-Diop averaged 6.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.5 blocks and 1.2 steals.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slides back to bench Bates-Diop won't start Wednesday's game against the Raptors.

Impact Bates-Diop received a pair of starts with the Suns battling injuries to Bradley Beal and Kevin Durant. However, with both players active, he'll return to the second unit. In eight games with the reserves this season, Bates-Diop is averaging 5.0 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.1 steals/blocks over 16.1 minutes.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will start Friday Bates-Diop will start Friday's game against the Grizzlies, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Bradley Beal (back) remains out and Kevin Durant will miss his first game of the season, so Bates-Diop will join Devin Booker, Grayson Allen, Eric Gordon and Jusuf Nurkic in the starting lineup. Across his previous four starts, Bates-Diop has averaged 6.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.5 blocks and 1.0 steals in 26.3 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Limited production off bench Bates-Diop produced three points (1-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 0-2 FT), three rebounds and one steal across 12 minutes during Wednesday's 123-115 win over the Warriors.

Impact Bates-Diop was held below 20 minutes for a second consecutive matchup Wednesday, and he didn't have much production in the comfortable win. He's logged single-digit scoring totals in each of his six appearances since reclaiming a bench role, averaging 4.2 points and 3.0 rebounds in 17.5 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Retreats to bench Bates-Diop isn't starting Sunday's game against the Thunder.

Impact Bates-Diop started in his last four appearances and averaged 6.5 points and 4.8 rebounds in 26.3 minutes per game. However, he'll retreat to the bench Sunday while Josh Okogie returns to the starting lineup.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to starting lineup Bates-Diop is in the starting five for Saturday's game versus the 76ers.

Impact Bates-Diop will replace Josh Okogie in the starting lineup Saturday. Bates-Diop is averaging 7.5 points and 1.5 rebounds in 12.0 minutes across his previous two appearances this season but started in 42 games for the Spurs in 2022-23.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in double figures Bates-Diop supplied 13 points (5-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-4 FT) and two rebounds in 18 minutes during Thursday's 132-121 loss to San Antonio.

Impact The Suns fell behind early in Thursday's matchup, and although they mounted a comeback bid in the second half, Bates-Diop saw extended run for the first time this season after appearing in just one of the team's first four games of the year. The 27-year-old was efficient with his double-digit minutes, tying for the highest scoring total among the team's bench players. While he showed what he can do with ample playing time Thursday, it seems unlikely that he'll be part of the team's rotation regularly.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE