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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.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / October 21

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 .

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Minnesota Timberwolves News / Hoops Rumors / October 21

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.

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Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / October 19

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

Insider shares surprising report on Karl-Anthony Towns trade

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New York Knicks News / Canis Hoopus / October 3

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

Full details emerge on Karl-Anthony Towns trade

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Minnesota Timberwolves News / Fastbreak on SI / September 28

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

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

The Knicks have one gem bench not being talked about enough

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New York Knicks News / Empire Sports Media / July 6

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NBA News / Hoops Rumors / July 4

Knicks, Nets make additions to blockbuster Mikal Bridges trade

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Brooklyn Nets News / Last Word On Sports / June 24

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

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

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.

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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 / NetsDaily / February 8, 2024

DEADLINE DAY III: Brooklyn Nets send Royce O’Neale to Phoenix for Jordan Goodwin, Keita Bates-Diop, three seconds

As part of the deal, Brooklyn waives Harry Giles III to create roster space for the incoming players The Brooklyn Nets have made their second and final trade at the deadline.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 26, 2024