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Hornets make move after failed Mark Williams trade with Lakers

The bizarre failed trade between the Los Angeles Lakers and Charlotte Hornets involving Mark Williams has caused both teams to re-evaluate their rosters. While the Lakers are left without answers at center, the Hornets decided to add another one to their full roster by converting Moussa Diabate's two-way contract.

The day after the trade fell through, the Hornets and Diabate agreed to a standard three-year contract, Shams Charania reported. The specifics of the deal have yet to be publicized.

Despite previously splitting his time with the Greensboro Swarm of the NBA G-League, Diabate appeared in 42 of the Hornets' first 49 games.