Ousmane Dieng News, Rumors, Updates - Milwaukee Bucks

Retaining Ousmane Dieng becomes essential in new Bucks mock draft If the Milwaukee Bucks don't take a small forward in the NBA Draft, keeping Ousmane Dieng becomes even more important.

MARCH 12 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Posts efficient double-double Dieng contributed 12 points (5-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt), 10 rebounds, four assists and one steal in 37 minutes during Tuesday's 129-114 loss to the Suns.

Impact Dieng made the most of his limited opportunities on the offensive end and bounced back from a sluggish two-point showing Sunday against Orlando. He also recorded his second double-double of the season by securing double-digit boards. Dieng should continue to see opportunities with the first unit as long as he keeps up this recent stretch of solid play.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Hot-shooting Suns have three 20-point scorers in 129-114 victory over Bucks

Devin Booker scored 27 points, Jalen Green 25 and Royce O’Neale 21 as the Phoenix Suns pulled away in the fourth quarter to win a 129-114 shootout with the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesd...

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

Doc Rivers must remember Ousmane Dieng truth as fellow forward returns Ousmane Dieng has been excellent for the Milwaukee Bucks. Doc Rivers should not alter his role as Taurean Prince nears his return.

MARCH 10 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Bucks quickly vindicated for finally letting Ousmane Dieng off the leash Milwaukee Bucks forward Ousmane Dieng has been excellent lately, and his place in the rotation should be stamped.

MARCH 8 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Comes close to triple-double 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.

Impact Dieng has been one of the standout performers 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 his past three starts, and displays such as Saturday's will only strengthen his case to remain in the starting lineup.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Antetokounmpo scores 27 as Bucks beat Jazz 113-99 to snap four-game skid

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 27 points, nine rebounds and eight assists as the Milwaukee Bucks snapped a four-game skid by beating the Utah Jazz 113-99

MARCH 8 • Associated Press

Making most of opportunity Dieng totaled 14 points (6-14 FG, 2-7 3Pt) and four rebounds over 28 minutes during Wednesday's 131-113 loss to the Hawks.

Impact Dieng has started in the last two games for the Bucks, scoring in double digits both times while shooting a combined 11-for-24 from the field. Dieng was recently praised by head coach Doc Rivers, and while he might continue to see minutes in a starting role, his fantasy upside will be minimal since he doesn't bring much to the table. He's a decent streaming option if he remains in a starting role, but not much else.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Ousmane Dieng answers biggest question mark in latest Bucks start Milwaukee’s shuffled starting lineup against Boston saw Ousmane Dieng step into a starting role alongside Giannis, Kevin Porter Jr., AJ Gree...

MARCH 4 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Doc Rivers came close to perfecting Bucks starting lineup with latest change Doc Rivers came close to perfecting the Milwaukee Bucks' starting lineup by inserting Ousmane Dieng. Now he needs to swap in Ryan Rollins fo...

MARCH 3 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Back with starters Dieng is starting Monday's game against the Celtics.

Impact 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.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Giannis Antetokounmpo returns and says he can't rush back from injuries at age 31

Giannis Antetokounmpo developed a reputation for making rapid returns from injury during his rise to superstardom, but the Milwaukee Bucks forward acknowledges those days may be dr...

MARCH 2 • Associated Press

Giddey has triple-double, Bulls use 27-0 run to beat Bucks 120-97 and stop 11-game slide

Josh Giddey had 20 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists for his eighth triple-double this season, and the Chicago Bulls used a 27-0 run to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 120-97 and end an...

MARCH 1 • Associated Press

Answer to glaring Bucks problem could already be on the roster The Milwaukee Bucks have an answer to their lack of wing defense in Ousmane Dieng, and they must use him down the stretch.

MARCH 1 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Porter, Portis and Rollins power the Bucks to a 128-117 win over the Heat

Kevin Porter Jr. matched his season high with 32 points and Bobby Portis and Ryan Rollins scored 21 apiece as the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Miami Heat 128-117 on Tuesday night for t...

FEBRUARY 25 • Associated Press

Bucks cannot fall into dismal Ousmane Dieng trap that Thunder did The Milwaukee Bucks cannot follow the OKC Thunder's route of benching Ousmane Dieng.

FEBRUARY 24 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Bucks' new group has already restored a forgotten strength The Milwaukee Bucks bench looks revitalized with Cam Thomas, Bobby Portis, Ousmane Dieng, and Pete Nance.

FEBRUARY 22 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Doc Rivers swiftly disregards Darvin Ham's bold move in Bucks return After one of the best games, Ousmane Dieng didn't play a massive role in the Milwaukee Bucks' latest game.

FEBRUARY 21 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Headed to bench Dieng will come off the bench for Friday's game in New Orleans.

Impact With Ryan Rollins back in action, Dieng will shift to the second unit, and it'll be interesting to see what his minutes look like in the reserve role. If Dieng isn't able to earn 20-plus minutes as a member of the second unit, it'll be tough for him to bring big stats to the boxscore.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Bucks vindicated for giving Ousmane Dieng the chance Thunder never did The Milwaukee Bucks have been immediately vindicated for giving Ousmane Dieng time on the floor, something the stacked Oklahoma City Thunder...

FEBRUARY 20 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Bucks' next breakout target is clear after Ousmane Dieng breakout The Milwaukee Bucks could target Ochai Agbaji as another former lottery pick who hasn't panned out yet.

FEBRUARY 20 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Bucks ahead of the curve with Bill Simmons' latest NBA-wide plea The Milwaukee Bucks' trade for Ousmane Dieng highlights what could become a trend in today's NBA.

FEBRUARY 18 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

The Athletic: Ousmane Dieng was traded to 3 teams within hours. He's since been a Bucks 'jewel' After being traded from the Thunder to the Hornets, then to the Bulls, and then to the Bucks, Dieng has helped Milwaukee in a short stint.

FEBRUARY 18 • NBA.COM

Sam Presti's phone won't stop ringing if Ousmane Dieng breakout continues Bill Simmons is urging every team in the league to dial up the OKC Thunder front office amid Ousmane Dieng's breakout.

FEBRUARY 17 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM

Bucks veteran on thin ice as Ousmane Dieng stock rapidly rises Ousmane Dieng needs minutes in the Milwaukee Bucks' rotation, even if it means a reduced role for Kyle Kuzma.

FEBRUARY 17 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

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Hot-shooting Suns have three 20-point scorers in 129-114 victory over Bucks

Antetokounmpo scores 27 as Bucks beat Jazz 113-99 to snap four-game skid

Giannis Antetokounmpo returns and says he can't rush back from injuries at age 31

Giddey has triple-double, Bulls use 27-0 run to beat Bucks 120-97 and stop 11-game slide

Porter, Portis and Rollins power the Bucks to a 128-117 win over the Heat