Dieng won't start Tuesday's game against Dallas.
Dieng started Milwaukee's last six games. However, with Kyle Kuzma (Achilles) back in the lineup, the 22-year-old will head back to the bench. With that said, Dieng was still productive in his last appearance as a reserve, finishing with 19 points, five rebounds, one assist and one steal across 30 minutes in the 123-116 loss to the Cavaliers on March 17.
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Bucks' Ousmane Dieng: Productive in Saturday's loss
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Dieng logged 12 points (5-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, five assists and four steals across 36 minutes during Saturday's 127-95 loss to the Spurs.
Making his fifth straight start, Dieng set a new career high in steals while scoring in double digits for the ninth time in his last 12 contests (11 starts). Over that latter stretch, the fourth-year forward is averaging 10.8 points, 4.2 boards, 3.3 assists, 1.9 threes and 0.8 steals as he takes on a much bigger role in the Bucks' injury-depleted rotation.
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Bucks' Ousmane Dieng: Scores 16 points in rout
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Dieng closed with 16 points (7-17 FG, 2-6 3Pt), four rebounds, four assists and one block over 33 minutes during Wednesday's 130-99 loss to Portland.
While Dieng had trouble finding his way with Oklahoma City, he's moved into a significant role since joining the Bucks. He's now started 11 games for Milwaukee, averaging 10.7 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.8 three-pointers in 28.9 minutes per contest while shooting 40.8 percent from deep as a member of the first unit.
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Bucks' Ousmane Dieng: Starting Thursday
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Dieng is in the starting lineup for Thursday's matchup with the Jazz.
Joining Dieng in the first unit for Thursday's game will be Ryan Rollins, AJ Green, Kyle Kuzma and Myles Turner. As a starter this season (seven games), Dieng owns averages of 10.1 points, 5.4 boards, 3.7 assists, 1.9 triples and 0.7 blocks per contest.
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Bucks' Ousmane Dieng: Strong line off bench
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Dieng notched 19 points (7-12 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 0-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal across 30 minutes during Tuesday's 123-116 loss to the Cavaliers.
This was a terrific showing for Dieng, and he's absolutely trending up in fantasy hoops with the Bucks' playoff hopes fading. Plus, there's been reports that the team is considering shutting down Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) for the remainder of the season.
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Bucks' Ousmane Dieng: Won't play Sunday
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Dieng (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pacers, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.
Dieng will end up missing both ends of the Bucks' back-to-back set while battling through an illness, and his next chance to play is Tuesday against the Cavaliers. With Kevin Porter (knee) also sidelined, the Bucks will turn to Ryan Rollins, AJ Green and Taurean Prince to each take on elevated roles against Indiana.
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Bucks' Ousmane Dieng: Ruled out Saturday
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Dieng is out for Saturday's game against the Hawks due to an illness, per Eric Nehm of The Athletic.
After leaving Thursday's loss to the Heat with the ailment, Dieng isn't feeling well enough to play Saturday and faces a short turnaround for Sunday's matchup with Indiana. His absence vacates a spot in the Bucks' starting lineup at shooting guard, which is likely to be filled by either AJ Green or Ryan Rollins.
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Bucks' Ousmane Dieng: Questionable to play Saturday
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Dieng (illness) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Hawks.
An illness caused Dieng to depart during the first half of Thursday's loss to the Heat, when he played 14 minutes and finished with zero points. He's started each of the Bucks' last six games, and if he's unable to play in Saturday's matinee, then Taurean Prince, AJ Green and Gary Trent would be the top candidates to enter the starting lineup.
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Bucks' Ousmane Dieng: Won't return Thursday
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Dieng has been ruled out for the remainder of Thursday's game against the Heat due to an illness. He'll end the night with zero points (0-2 FG) in 14 minutes.
It was clear from the beginning of the game that Dieng wasn't feeling like himself, as he was shut down after failing to record a stat outside of two missed field-goal attempts. This doesn't appear to be a long-term concern for the 2022 first-round pick, who can be considered day-to-day leading up to Saturday's matchup with Atlanta.
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Bucks' Ousmane Dieng: Comes close to triple-double
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Dieng amassed 11 points (4-8 FG, 3-6 3Pt), eight rebounds and nine assists across 32 minutes during Saturday's 113-99 win over Utah.
Dieng has been a standout performer for the Bucks of late, and the versatile forward was just two rebounds and one assist away from recording a triple-double. Dieng has scored in double digits in each of his past three starts, and displays such as Saturday's will only strengthen his case to remain in the starting lineup.
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Bucks' Ousmane Dieng: Back with starters
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Dieng is starting Monday's game against the Celtics.
Dieng will start Monday as the the Bucks have elected to shake up the first five with Giannis Antetokounmpo back on the floor. Dieng's last start dates back to Feb. 12 against the Thunder, when he finished with 11 points, six rebounds, one steal and four blocks in 36 minutes.
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Bucks' Ousmane Dieng: Available after all
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Dieng (recently traded) is available for Friday's game against the Pacers.
The Bucks were sending mixed signals regarding Dieng's availability, but it seems he'll be in uniform Friday after all. It's not a lock he'll enter the game in a significant capacity, though.
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Bucks' Ousmane Dieng: Not with team Friday
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Dieng (recently traded) is out for Friday's game against the Pacers.
After not including Dieng on their initial game-day injury report, the Bucks have added the 22-year-old forward and listed him as out for Friday. His next chance to make his Milwaukee debut comes during Monday's meeting in Orlando against the Magic.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Omitted from injury report
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Dieng (calf) is off the injury report for Friday's game against Memphis, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Dieng is available to return following a 10-game absence with a right calf strain. He's averaged 12.5 minutes per game over 17 appearances on the season, and Dieng could see some decent run for the depleted Thunder on Friday.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Won't play Wednesday
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Dieng (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Jazz.
Dieng is still dealing with a right calf strain and will remain sidelined Wednesday. He should be considered doubtful ahead of Friday's game against Memphis until the Thunder provide an update on his status.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Hits four triples in win
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Dieng chipped in 14 points (5-7 FG, 4-5 3Pt), two rebounds and three assists across 26 minutes during Sunday's 131-101 win over the Jazz.
Dieng hit season highs in points and minutes played and was likely in for an extended run due to the blowout nature of the game. Dieng is not expected to be a regular rotation player for Oklahoma City, but if he is able to turn in efficient minutes like he did Sunday, he may be able to work his way up the depth chart.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Won't return Sunday
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Dieng sustained a calf contusion in Sunday's game against the Pelicans and will not return, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Dieng checked out of the game with 5:59 remaining in the second quarter and was ruled out for the remainder of the contest after the first half. He'll finish with three points (1-1 FG, 1-1 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one block in six minutes. With the 22-year-old forward joining Chet Holmgren (back), Luguentz Dort (illness) and Jalen Williams (wrist) on the sidelines, Aaron Wiggins and Brooks Barnhizer are candidates for a slight bump in minutes the rest of the way.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Plays 15 minutes in 2OT win
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Dieng produced zero points (0-3 FG, 0-3 3Pt) and one rebound across 15 minutes during Thursday's 141-135 double-overtime victory over the Pacers.
After not seeing the court during Tuesday's double-overtime win over Houston, Dieng was part of the rotation Thursday. The defending champs are banged up to start the season, with key rotation players like Jalen Williams (wrist), Alex Caruso (concussion), Cason Wallace (knee) and Isaiah Joe (knee) all sidelined Thursday. When the Thunder start getting healthy, Dieng will have a hard time seeing the court.
Dieng tallied 17 points (6-12 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block over 20 minutes during Friday's 94-91 preseason win over Denver.
Dieng ended the preseason on a high note by leading both teams in scoring Friday. The 2022 first-rounder logged double-digit points in four of six exhibition contests, though he connected on just 33.8 percent of his field-goal attempts. Dieng averaged 10.9 minutes per game while appearing in 37 regular-season contests (one start) during the 2024-25 campaign, and he figures to see a similar role off the bench for the upcoming season.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Starting vs. Indiana
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Dieng is in the starting lineup for Saturday's preseason game against the Pacers.
Dieng is one of several non-regulars who will have a shot at playing a larger role in a preseason tune-up. However, he's not expected to be a factor in the regular-season rotation, so fantasy managers shouldn't read too much into this sporadic start.
