Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Absent from injury report
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Dieng (calf) isn't on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's game against the Clippers.
Dieng exited Sunday's matchup against New Orleans due to a bruised calf, but the issue won't force him to miss any additional action. He hasn't contributed much so far this season, averaging 1.3 points and 1.0 rebounds in 7.8 minutes (four games).
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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.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Headed to bench
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Dieng will come off the bench for Thursday's preseason game against the Hornets, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Isaiah Hartenstein will be making his preseason debut Thursday evening, which will prompt Dieng's return to the second unit, where his minutes will see a sizeable dip. When the Thunder are at full strength, it's unlikely Dieng will get the minutes he needs to make an impact in fantasy hoops.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Starting in preseason opener
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Dieng will start in Sunday's preseason game against the Hornets, James Plowright of CLTure.org reports.
With the team resting its usual starters, Dieng will join the starting five in Oklahoma City's preseason opener. The 22-year-old forward appeared in 37 regular-season games (one start) last season, during which he averaged 3.8 points and 2.2 rebounds across 10.9 minutes per game.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Logs one minute in season finale
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Dieng ended with no counting stats in one minute during Sunday's 103-91 victory over Indiana in Game 7 of the NBA Finals.
Dieng checked in for just one minute during Oklahoma City's title-clinching win and didn't register a stat. The 22-year-old saw action in only nine of the team's 23 postseason games, averaging 3.6 minutes in those appearances. His role was limited during the regular season as well, with the third-year forward averaging 3.8 points and 2.2 rebounds in 10.9 minutes across 37 games, including one start.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Remaining out for Saturday
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Dieng (calf) has been ruled out for Saturday's Game 4 against the Grizzlies.
Dieng will miss his 19th straight game due to a left calf strain. There's no clear timetable for the 21-year-old's return, though he's not guaranteed playing time whenever he returns.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Ruled out for Game 2
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Dieng is out for Game 2 of the Western Conference quarterfinals Tuesday against the Grizzlies with a left calf strain.
Dieng was last seen on the court for the March 15 regular-season loss to the Pistons, and his timetable for a return remains unclear. His next chance to suit up comes when the series moves to Memphis for Game 3 on Thursday. Jaylin Williams and Kenrich Williams should handle the bulk of the frontcourt reserve minutes until Dieng is cleared to play.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Out for postseason opener
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Dieng (calf) is out for Game 1 against the Grizzlies on Sunday.
Dieng missed the final 15 games of the regular season due to a calf problem, and that same injury will keep him out at the start of the playoffs. He's not expected to have a big role, even if he's upgraded to available in the future, so his fantasy upside will remain minimal, even in the best-case scenario. His next chance to play will come in Game 2 of the series Tuesday.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Won't feature in season finale
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Dieng (calf) is out for Sunday's game against the Pelicans.
Dieng will miss a 15th consecutive game while working his way back from a calf problem. He's not expected to play a big role in the rotation once the playoffs start, though.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Won't play vs. Utah
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Dieng (calf) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Jazz.
Dieng will miss a 14th straight game Friday as he continues to work his way back from a calf strain. The next opportunity for him to return to the floor will be Sunday against the Pelicans.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Remains out vs. Phoenix
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Dieng (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Suns.
Dieng will miss a 13th straight game for the Thunder while nursing a strained left calf. The next opportunity for the 21-year-old forward to return to the floor will be Friday against the Jazz.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Still out with calf strain
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Dieng is out for Tuesday's game against the Lakers due to a strained left calf.
Tuesday will extend Dieng's absence streak to 12 games, and he holds no clear timetable for a return to action ahead of Wednesday's tilt against the Suns. Considering his minutes were erratic when healthy, Dieng's absence won't have a major effect on the Thunder's rotation.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Ruled out against Memphis
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Dieng (calf) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Grizzlies.
Dieng will miss a sixth straight game for the Thunder while dealing with a left calf issue. The next opportunity for him to return to the floor will be Saturday against the Pacers.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Out for Tuesday
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Dieng (calf) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Kings.
Dieng will miss his fifth consecutive contest due to a left calf strain. His next chance to suit up will come Thursday against Memphis.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Won't face Milwaukee on Sunday
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Dieng (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bucks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Dieng sustained the left calf strain during the second quarter of Saturday's win over Detroit and did not return. His next chance to play will come Wednesday against the Sixers. Kenrich Williams and Dillon Jones could see a bump in minutes due to Jalen Williams (hip) and Dieng being sidelined.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Leaves early with calf strain
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Dieng has been ruled out for the rest of Saturday's game against the Pistons due to a left calf strain, Rylan Stiles of FanSided.com reports.
Dieng suffered the injury early in the second quarter and finished the contest with zero points (0-1 FG), one foul and on other statistics in two minutes of court time. HIs absence likely won't have a major impact on Oklahoma City's rotation moving forward, as the team should get Chet Holmgren (rest) and potentially Aaron Wiggins (illness) back for their next game Sunday in Milwaukee.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Posts 16 points in spot start
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Dieng amassed 16 points (6-10 FG, 4-6 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist and two steals in 36 minutes during Friday's 107-89 victory over the Trail Blazers.
The Thunder placed the entire first unit on the bench for Friday's game, giving Dieng a shot with the first unit. Dieng logged the second start of his three-year pro career and posted his second-highest scoring total of the season. The talented French import is a role player who has minimal fantasy value.
