The Charlotte Hornets have a new reason to celebrate this season, as forward Moussa Diabaté was named the NBA’s Hustle Award winner, a recognition that highlights his impact beyond traditional scoring numbers. Diabaté’s production reflects his energy-driven role. During the 2025–26 season, he averaged 5.6 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 0.9 assists per game while shooting 57.2% from the field in roughly 18.3 minutes per contest.

For the second straight season, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green finished top three in NBA Hustle Award voting

Moussa Diabaté of the Charlotte Hornets was announced Thursday as the NBA’s Hustle Award winner for this season. The NBA uses a ranking system that takes nine stats into account — offensive box outs, defensive box outs, screen assists, contested 2-pointers, contested 3-pointers, offensive loose balls recovered, defensive loose balls recovered, deflections and charges taken. Diabaté ranked 11th or better among qualifying players leaguewide in six of those categories.

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The Hornets could be without a key starter during Friday's win-or-go-home play-in matchup with the Orlando Magic.

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