The Timberwolves waived Bates-Diop on Monday. 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. Given the veteran's track record, he should be an option for any team that suffers early-season injuries or needs a spark defensively.
Keita Bates-Diop
SF
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Keita Bates-Diop Career Stats
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Career Averages
PTSREBASTBLKSTL6.03.00.90.30.5Year GP GS MIN PTS REB AST BLK STL TO DD2 TD3 3PM 3PA 3P% 2PM 2PA 2P% FGM FGA FG% FTM FTA FT% OREB DREB PF A/TO +/- TS% 2023-24 53 8 12.5 3.7 2.1 0.7 0.4 0.5 0.3 0 0 0.4 1.3 30.4% 1.0 1.8 52.6% 1.4 3.1 43.4% 0.6 0.8 76.2% 0.6 1.5 0.7 2.5 -55 53.4% 2022-23 67 42 21.7 9.7 3.7 1.5 0.3 0.7 0.8 0 0 0.8 2.1 39.4% 2.7 4.8 55.7% 3.5 6.9 50.8% 1.8 2.2 79.3% 1.0 2.7 0.9 1.8 -267 60.9% 2021-22 59 14 16.2 5.7 3.9 0.7 0.2 0.5 0.8 1 0 0.3 0.9 30.9% 2.0 3.5 57.2% 2.3 4.5 51.7% 0.8 1.0 75.4% 1.1 2.9 1.0 0.9 +4 57.8% 2020-21 30 0 8.2 2.6 1.6 0.4 0.2 0.4 0.2 0 0 0.2 0.6 29.4% 0.8 1.7 50.0% 1.0 2.2 44.8% 0.5 0.7 66.7% 0.3 1.3 0.4 1.7 -37 51.8% 2019-20 44 0 16.9 6.5 2.9 0.7 0.5 0.4 0.4 0 0 0.8 2.3 33.0% 1.5 3.0 50.4% 2.3 5.3 42.7% 1.2 1.7 72.0% 0.6 2.3 1.0 1.8 -172 53.9% 2018-19 30 3 16.8 5.0 2.8 0.6 0.5 0.6 0.5 0 0 0.4 1.7 25.0% 1.6 3.0 52.2% 2.0 4.7 42.3% 0.6 0.9 64.3% 0.5 2.2 1.0 1.2 -53 48.9% Career 2836716.16.03.00.90.30.50.5100.51.533.3%1.73.254.3%2.24.747.4%1.01.375.1%0.72.30.91.6-58056.5% -
Career Averages
PTSREBASTBLKSTL0.61.20.20.00.0Year GP GS MIN PTS REB AST BLK STL TO DD2 TD3 3PM 3PA 3P% 2PM 2PA 2P% FGM FGA FG% FTM FTA FT% OREB DREB PF A/TO +/- TS% 2019-20 5 0 4.8 0.6 1.2 0.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0% 0.2 1.0 20.0% 0.2 1.0 20.0% 0.2 0.4 50.0% 0.6 0.6 0.0 1.0 +2 25.5% Career 504.80.61.20.20.00.00.0000.00.00.0%0.21.020.0%0.21.020.0%0.20.450.0%0.60.60.01.0+225.5%
Keita Bates-Diop
Season Stats
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2023-24 Stats
GPMINPTSREBASTTOPF5312.53.72.10.70.30.72023-24 Rebounding
REBDREBOREB2.11.50.62023-24 Defensive
BLKSTL0.40.52023-24 Shooting
FG%2P%3P%FT%TS%43.4%52.6%30.4%76.2%53.4%2023-24 Advanced
+/-A/TOTD3DD2-552.500
Keita Bates-Diop
Game Log
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PreseasonDateOppResultMINPTSREBASTBLKSTLTO3PA3PM3P%2PA2PM2P%FGAFGMFG%FTAFTMFT%OREBDREBA/TO+/-PFPERTS%10/17L 132-126185400022150.0%4125.0%6233.3%000.0%220.0-21241.7%10/11W 121-11165100012150.0%11100.0%3266.7%000.0%010.0+60483.3%
Preseason Totals 12.35.02.50.00.00.01.52.01.050.0%2.51.040.0%4.52.044.4%0.00.00.0%1.01.50.0+40.53.555.6%
Keita Bates-Diop Player Profile
Birthdate
1/23/1996 (28)
Status
FA
HT/WT
6'8", 229 lbs
Draft Info
2018: Rd 2; Pk 48 (MIN)
Birthplace
Normal, IL, USA
Position
SF
College
Ohio State
Experience
6 seasons
Career History
Minnesota Timberwolves
2018-2020, 2024-2025
(3 seasons)
Brooklyn Nets
2023-2023
(1 season)
Phoenix Suns
2023-2023
(1 season)
San Antonio Spurs
2020-2023
(3 seasons)
Denver Nuggets
2019-2020
(1 season)
Keita Bates-Diop Latest News
Let go by Minnesota
The Timberwolves waived Bates-Diop on Monday. 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. Given the veteran's track record, he should be an option for any team that suffers early-season injuries or needs a spark defensively.
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, Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic reports. 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.
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 a second-round pick Thursday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. 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.
Exercises player option
Bates-Diop (shin) exercised his $2.65 million player option Monday for the 2024-25 season, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. 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.
Ruled out for season
The Nets announced Wednesday that Bates-Diop (shin) will miss the rest of the season, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports. 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.
Won't play Wednesday
Bates-Diop (shin) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Wizards, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports. 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.
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. 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.