OUSMANE DIENG NEWS

Sees 15 minutes in win 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.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from injury report Dieng (calf) isn't on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's game against the Clippers.

Impact 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).

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Sunday Dieng sustained a calf contusion in Sunday's game against the Pelicans and will not return, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 15 minutes in 2OT win 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.

Impact 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. Once the Thunder start getting healthy, Dieng will have a hard time seeing the court.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Game-high 17 points Friday 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.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Game-high 17 points Friday 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.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Tuesday Dieng is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's preseason game with the Bucks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in spot start 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.

Impact The Thunder opted to rest a lot of its regular pieces, allowing Dieng to play a sizeable role. While this was certainly an intriguing performance, it is unlikely he makes too much noise this season, given the roster remains largely unchanged.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Starting vs. Indiana Dieng is in the starting lineup for Saturday's preseason game against the Pacers.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to bench Dieng will come off the bench for Thursday's preseason game against the Hornets, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Excels again in preseason victory Dieng produced 12 points (4-14 FG, 3-5 FT, 1-7 3Pt), seen rebounds, six assists and two steals across 36 minutes in Monday's 106-89 loss to Dallas.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Fills stat sheet in win 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.

Impact 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 season, 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.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in preseason opener Dieng will start in Sunday's preseason game against the Hornets, James Plowright of CLTure.org reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Thunder's Ousmane Dieng extension decision is painfully obvious The OKC Thunder have essentially revealed what their plan is regarding Ousmane Dieng's rookie-scale extension.

SEPTEMBER 22 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM

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SEPTEMBER 14 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM

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AUGUST 16 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM

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AUGUST 12 • USATODAY.COM

France cuts Ousmane Dieng from roster ahead of 2025 EuroBasket France cuts Ousmane Dieng from roster ahead of 2025 EuroBasket.

AUGUST 11 • USATODAY.COM

OKC Thunder Forward Impressing at EuroBasket The Oklahoma City Thunder are set to embark on an important season when it comes to making a decision on the No. 11 pick of the 2022 NBA Dra...

AUGUST 4 • SI.COM

Ousmane Dieng, Nikola Topic to play for France, Serbia in 2025 FIBA EuroBasket Ousmane Dieng, Nikola Topic to play for France, Serbia in 2025 FIBA EuroBasket.

JULY 29 • USATODAY.COM

Thunder made their stance on Ousmane Dieng crystal clear this summer The Oklahoma City Thunder made moves to bolster the roster and intentionally did not work out an extension with Ousmane Dieng - and the reas...

JULY 25 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM

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JULY 25 • USATODAY.COM

Thunder forward's days may be numbered after surprise rookie breakout Ousmane Dieng's tenure with the OKC Thunder may be specifically tied to a specific rookie talent's ascension.

JULY 14 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM