Phoenix Suns center Cheick Diallo had his team option for the 2020-2021 season declined by the organization. The 24-year-old center played in 47 games with Phoenix last season. He was mainly used as emergency depth, so declining his option is probably for the best. Diallo will hopefully find himself a better situation elsewhere, but he shouldn't be relevant in most fantasy leagues regardless of where he signs.
Phoenix Suns center Cheick Diallo (illness) is probable and should be available for Wednesday's game against the Orlando Magic. He's expected to return to the rotation after a one game absence. Aron Baynes (calf) will remain out for this game and possibly more. Frank Kaminsky, Dario Saric, and Diallo will be tasked at filling out the extra minutes at center. Diallo has been solid when he's given over 25 minutes per game, so he could be worth a look as a streaming option.
Phoenix Suns power forward/center Cheick Diallo will miss Mondays game versus the Charlotte Hornets due to an illness. While Diallo has carved out a niche for himself off the bench for Phoenix over the last two weeks, with Aron Baynes back in the mix, Diallo has seen his fantasy value crater in every format. Averaging just 9.5 minutes per contest, he possesses DFS potential only when Baynes is out of the mix. Diallos next chance to return comes Wednesday versus the Magic.
Phoenix Suns power forward/center Cheick Diallo was given an opportunity on Wednesday and he did not disappoint when he recorded a double-double in the 140-132 loss to the Wizards. Diallo scored 17 points on seven of eight shooting from the floor and added 10 rebounds in 23 minutes of action. Diallo saw an increased role with Aron Baynes (hip) and Deandre Ayton (suspension) both still on the shelf. He is worth a look as a streamer and will be a popular play in DFS on Friday when his club takes on the Mavs at home.
Cheick Diallo Records Season-High 18 Points Off Bench
New Orleans Pelicans power forward/center Cheick Diallo benefited from the absence of Anthony Davis during Wednesdays win over the Chicago Bulls, pouring in a season-high 18 points during 23 minutes off the bench. His performance marks his third consecutive contest scoring in double figures, also adding nine rebounds Wednesday to go along with his 7-for-8 shooting. With Davis remaining in New Orleans past the Trade Deadline, Diallo is likely to move back to a deep bench role for Fridays game versus Minnesota, essentially taking him out of fantasy consideration when factoring in the emergence of Jahlil Okafor.
Cheick Diallo Notches Second Double-Double Of Year
New Orleans Pelicans power forward/center Cheick Diallo grabbed a season-high 14 rebounds during Mondays defeat to the Indiana Pacers, also adding 12 points for his second double-double of 2018-19. With the trio of Anthony Davis, Julius Randle and Nikola Mirotic all in street clothes, Diallo has seen his role increase exponentially, even if he does continue to come off the bench. His performance is predicated on his ability to hit the glass, which makes him a tough play even in DFS, but he could be worth the risk Wednesday versus a Bulls squad that has struggled against opposing big men this season.
Cheick Diallo Records First Double-Double Of Season
New Orleans Pelicans power forward/center Cheick Diallo scored 10 points and snatched 10 rebounds off the bench during Wednesdays win over the Dallas Mavericks, giving him his first double-double of the year. Diallo also added three steals to go along with 5-for-6 shooting, logging a season-high 23 minutes in the absence of Nikola Mirotic. Hes likely to see his role decrease upon Mirotics return, so his primary value lies as a supremely cheap DFS option for the time being.
New Orleans Pelicans power forward Cheick Diallo saw an increased role during Saturdays win over the Phoenix Suns with Nikola Mirotic sidelined. In his 18 minutes, Diallo recorded a season-high 10 rebounds, while adding seven points, one assist and one block. Coming into the night, Diallo was averaging a team-high 14.8 rebounds per 36 minutes this season, which is saying something on a club that features Mirotic and Anthony Davis. Still, hes a fill-in DFS play at best for the time being with the trio of Mirotic, Davis and Julius Randle roaming the frontcourt most nights.
Cheick Diallo Scores Season-High 17 Points Against Boston
New Orleans Pelicans power forward Cheick Diallo scored a season-high 17 points in Sunday's 108-89 win over the Celtics, shooting 7-for-9 from the floor and 3-for-4 from the charity stripe. He also picked up six rebounds in 24 minutes, whichwas also his new season high. Diallo has been in the rotation since DeMarcus Cousins (Achilles) went down, but he hasn't been getting consistent minutes, which makes it difficult to put any trust into him in the fantasy world. However, the Pelicans start this week with a rare back-to-back-to-back set, so there should be enough minutes for Diallo to make himself useful for fantasy owners with some scoring and rebounding.
Cheick Diallo Picks Up Double-Double Off The Bench
New Orleans Pelicans power forward Cheick Diallo enjoyed an extended run on Sunday with Emeka Okafor (ankle) missing the game, logging 23 minutes off the bench and finishing with his second double-double of the season. Diallo scored a season-high 13 points on 6-for-9 shooting and grabbed 15 rebounds while also adding three steals as a bonus. The Pelicans start the new week with a back-to-back set, which means there should be minutes available for Diallo. He's an efficient scorer around the rim and a beast at times on the boards, so another double-double isn't out of the question if he manages to get 20-plus minutes again.
