Ousmane Dieng News, Rumors, Updates - Milwaukee Bucks

Bucks' Ousmane Dieng deal is even better than initially expected The Milwaukee Bucks re-signed Ousmane Dieng to a deal with a team option, giving them greater flexibility.

JULY 1 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Reports: Ousmane Dieng to re-up with Bucks on 3-year contract Milwaukee reportedly extends the 23-year-old forward to a 3-year contract for $17.5 million, bringing back a key contributor.

JULY 1 • NBA.COM

Bucks kick off free agency with an incredible bargain The Milwaukee Bucks have kicked off the NBA Free Agency festivities by re-signing Ousmane Dieng.

JUNE 30 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

How Ousmane Dieng could help Bucks replace Giannis Antetokounmpo | Sporting News Milwaukee is looking for young sparks.

JUNE 30 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Re-signs with Milwaukee Dieng signed a three-year, $17.5 million contract with the Bucks on Tuesday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact After landing with the Bucks ahead of last season's trade deadline, Dieng will return to Milwaukee on a multi-year pact. The versatile forward averaged 11.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.5 triples and 0.8 steals in 26.9 minutes per contest across 30 regular-season games (20 starts) with the Bucks last season, and he should continue seeing significant playing time with the rebuilding club.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Bucks seemingly harsh message to Ousmane Dieng isn't what it looks like The Milwaukee Bucks will likely retain Ousmane Dieng this summer despite speculation making it seem otherwise.

JUNE 30 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Becomes free agent The Bucks declined to extend a qualifying offer to Dieng, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports Monday.

Impact Dieng will enter unrestricted free agency, though Scotto added that the Bucks still have significant interest in re-signing the versatile forward. After spending three-plus seasons with the Thunder to begin his career, the 23-year-old was traded multiple times ahead of last season's deadline. He ended up on the Bucks, with whom he averaged 11.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 0.8 steals in 26.9 minutes per contest across 30 regular-season games (20 starts).

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

Bigger role likely? Dieng should receive every opportunity to earn consistent rotation minutes now that Milwaukee has fully embraced a rebuilding direction, Amir Motameni of SI.com reports.

Impact The former lottery pick flashed intriguing upside after arriving late last season, and the Bucks can afford to prioritize his development alongside fellow youngsters Brayden Burries, Nate Ament, Kel'el Ware and Jaime Jaquez. Increased competition at forward exists, but Milwaukee's emphasis on evaluating its young core should work in Dieng's favor with Giannis Antetokounmpo out of the picture.

JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE

Bucks' sudden roster crunch spells bad news for Ousmane Dieng believers The Milwaukee Bucks are filling out their frontcourt depth, which could be a bad sign for Ousmane Dieng.

JUNE 25 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Bucks already have their own Nate Ament firmly at home The Milwaukee Bucks have eyes on Nate Ament, but they already have a potential-filled forward who is raw in Ousmane Dieng.

JUNE 19 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Adding former Taylor Jenkins player could fuel Ousmane Dieng's fire with Bucks The Milwaukee Bucks should look to unearth Ousmane Dieng's potential by challenging him with other players at the same position.

MAY 23 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Ousmane Dieng should be happiest guy in town after Bucks' Taylor Jenkins hire Taylor Jenkins is great at developing young talent, and that's good news for Milwaukee Bucks forward Ousmane Dieng.

APRIL 24 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Plays 41 minutes in loss Dieng supplied 11 points (4-12 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds, eight assists and one steal in 41 minutes during Sunday's 126-106 loss to the 76ers.

Impact Following his trade from the Thunder, Dieng immediately became more involved on the rebuilding Bucks. Across 30 games with his new team, Dieng played 26.8 minutes per contest with 11.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 0.8 steals and 1.5 three-pointers on 42.3 percent shooting from the field. He could have a sizable role next season depending on what happens with Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee).

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Bucks uncovering prized Ousmane Dieng skill Thunder never touched Ousmane Dieng has shown surprising growth as a passer for the Milwaukee Bucks, a skill the Oklahoma City Thunder never glimpsed.

APRIL 12 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Milwaukee faces Philadelphia, aims to stop road slide

Milwaukee heads into a matchup against Philadelphia as losers of five road games in a row

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Hands out game-high 12 assists Dieng ended with 12 points (5-12 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-4 FT), six rebounds and 12 assists over 37 minutes during Friday's 125-108 win over the Nets.

Impact Dieng came away with his fifth double-double of the campaign Friday. After getting lost in the shuffle with the defending-champion Thunder earlier in the season, the fourth-year forward carved out a solid role following a trade to the Bucks in 2025-26. Over his last six contests, Dieng has averaged 16.8 points, 6.2 rebounds and 6.0 assists in 32.6 minutes per game.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Brooklyn faces Milwaukee, aims to break road skid

Brooklyn heads into a matchup against Milwaukee after losing six road games in a row

APRIL 10 • Associated Press

Milwaukee faces Detroit on 4-game road skid

Milwaukee will aim to stop its four-game road skid when the Bucks take on Detroit

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

Savvy Bucks move played an underrated role in unsurprising Bulls axing The Bucks stole Ousmane Dieng from the Bulls before the Bulls GM and EVP were fired.

APRIL 7 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Another strong line in win Dieng closed with 17 points (6-15 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-7 FT), nine rebounds and six assists in 31 minutes during Sunday's 131-115 victory over Memphis.

Impact Dieng's shooting comes and goes, but he's making a strong impression on the coaching staff. Over his last eight games, he's averaging 14.4 points, 5.8 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 0.9 steals and 1.0 three-pointers on 39.8 percent shooting from the field.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Bucks' eleventh-hour swap has become a blessing in lost season Exchanging Nick Richards for Ousmane Dieng was a massive win for the Milwaukee Bucks at the 2026 NBA trade deadline.

APRIL 5 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Ousmane Dieng inspiringly ends Bucks' assessment of him with time to spare Ousmane Dieng's inspiring performance against the Houston Rockets is the ultimate proof that the Milwaukee Bucks should keep him around.

APRIL 2 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Bulls blew huge opportunity to land young, toolsy wing now breaking out with Bucks The Chicago Bulls acquired Ousmane Dieng but immediately traded him to the Milwaukee Bucks, with whom he's already making an impact.

APRIL 2 • PIPPENAINTEASY.COM

Former Thunder forward drops LeBron-esque performance amid career revival Former OKC Thunder forward, Ousmane Dieng, just grouped himself in with LeBron James following his standout performance against the Rockets.

APRIL 2 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM

Brown leads Boston against Milwaukee after 43-point performance

Boston visits the Milwaukee Bucks after Jaylen Brown scored 43 points in the Celtics' 147-129 win over the Miami Heat

APRIL 2 • Associated Press

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Milwaukee faces Philadelphia, aims to stop road slide

Brooklyn faces Milwaukee, aims to break road skid

Milwaukee faces Detroit on 4-game road skid

Brown leads Boston against Milwaukee after 43-point performance