Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Won't play against San Antonio
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Dieng (calf) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Spurs, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Dieng will miss a third consecutive game due to a right calf strain, though his absence won't impact the Thunder's rotation all that much given that he was logging healthy DNPs prior to the injury. His next chance to play is Sunday against Philadelphia.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Out with calf strain
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Dieng is out for Tuesday's game against the Spurs with a strained right calf.
Dieng will be out for consecutive contests with the injury. He wasn't part of the Oklahoma City rotation in the prior three games, so Dieng's absence doesn't impact how the minutes will be distributed.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Ruled out for Monday
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Dieng won't suit up for Monday's matchup with Memphis due to a right calf strain.
Isaiah Hartenstein (leg) and Jaylin Williams (heel) will join Dieng on the inactive list, and both Chet Holmgren (back) and Aaron Wiggins (adductor) are questionable, so Cason Wallace could see big minutes in some small-ball lineups if all these guys are out. Dieng's next chance to play will come Tuesday in San Antonio.
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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: Sees 15 minutes in win
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Dieng registered eight points (3-5 FG, 2-3 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist across 15 minutes during Sunday's 122-95 win over the Trail Blazers.
Dieng has been used sparingly by the Thunder this season. Through 14 appearances, he has averaged 11.0 minutes per night with 3.0 points, 1.7 rebounds and 0.8 assists on 37.2 percent shooting from the field.
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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: Not starting Tuesday
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Dieng is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's preseason game with the Bucks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Dieng got a spot start his last time out with Oklahoma City resting their key guys, but Isaiah Hartenstein is back for this one, which will translate to fewer minutes for Dieng. When the Thunder are at full strength, Dieng won't be able to get the minutes he needs to make an impact in most leagues.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Productive in spot start
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Dieng finished with 10 points (3-12 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, three assists and two steals in 29 minutes during Saturday's preseason loss to the Pacers.
The Thunder opted to rest a lot of their regulars, allowing Dieng to play a sizeable role. While this was certainly an intriguing performance, it is unlikely Dieng makes too much noise this season, given the roster remains largely unchanged.
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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: Excels again in preseason victory
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Dieng produced 12 points (4-14 FG, 3-5 FT, 1-7 3Pt), seven rebounds, six assists and two steals across 36 minutes in Monday's 106-89 loss to Dallas.
Dieng's shot volume was high again during his second preseason game, although he had less success beyond the arc. The 2022 first-round pick will be buried on the depth chart once the season begins, but the Thunder are expected to keep Isaiah Hartenstein and Chet Holmgren on the bench for most of the preseason schedule, giving Dieng more opportunities with the first unit.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Fills stat sheet in win
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Dieng recorded 17 points (7-14 FG, 3-6 3Pt), eight rebounds, six assists and one steal across 33 minutes of Sunday's 135-114 preseason win over Charlotte.
With the Thunder resting their usual starters, Dieng drew the starting nod and operated as a primary option on offense along with Aaron Wiggins. Dieng has been used sparingly by the Thunder for the past three seasons, as he holds career regular-season averages of 4.3 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 12.3 minutes. If Sunday was any indication, he looks hungry to earn more minutes.
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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.
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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