Dieng posted 22 points (9-11 FG, 3-4 3PT, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, six assists and a steal in 33 minutes of Wednesday's 98-87 win over Indiana during Summer League.
After sitting out Tuesday's contest, Dieng turned in a stellar performance Wednesday, showcasing the ability to score off the dribble and as a spot-up shooter. He also took on a facilitating role, dishing out six assists while only turning the ball over once. Considering Dieng has shown signs of significant improvement and figures to be competing for a rotation spot, he could be a shut-down candidate.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Sitting out Tuesday
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Dieng (undisclosed) is sitting out Tuesday's Summer League game against Houston, Steve McGehee of News 9 Oklahoma City reports.
The Thunder are likely resting Dieng to give some other players an opportunity to show what they can do. Dieng has averages of 13.0 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.8 assists in four Summer League games.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Will come off bench Wednesday
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Dieng will return to the bench for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.
The Thunder will go with their usual starters for Wednesday's Play-In Game, so Dieng will likely return to being a negligible part of the rotation. He's not a great target in daily fantasy leagues.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Flirts with triple-double in finale
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Dieng finished with 22 points (8-15 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 4-5 FT), eight rebounds, nine assists, one block and one steal in 45 minutes during Sunday's 115-100 win over the Grizzlies.
Dieng should have a bright future with the Thunder, and he showed flashes of his potential throughout the 2022-23 campaign. Across the 15 games in which he played more than 15 minutes as a rookie, Dieng averaged 9.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.4 threes with a 51/36/63 shooting line.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Starting against Memphis
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Dieng is in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.
The Thunder decided to rest their entire first unit, so Dieng will have the chance to start in the regular-season finale. This will be the first start of the campaign for the 19-year-old rookie.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Provides bench boost
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Dieng recorded 17 points (7-15 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and eight rebounds over 28 minutes during Sunday's 102-90 victory over the Spurs.
Dieng put together a decent shooting line and fell just two rebounds shy of his first double-double of the 2022-23 campaign. However, his eight rebounds mark a new season high for the forward. Dieng has put up double figures in the scoring column in four of his last five games, and he's tacked on at least one steal in four of the five matchups.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Solid contribution off bench
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Dieng finished with 12 points (5-13 FG, 2-6 3Pt), seven rebounds, two assists and one steal across 28 minutes during Wednesday's 132-101 loss to the Suns.
Dieng managed just two points over the first three quarters before going 4-of-8 from the field for 10 points in the final period. The Oklahoma City forward added seven boards in the contest, which tied Josh Giddey and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl for the team lead, and he's now averaging five rebounds per game in March. Dieng has also scored in double figures in three straight games.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Recalled by Thunder
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Dieng was recalled from the G League's Oklahoma City Blue on Friday, Rylan Stiles of FanSided.com reports.
Dieng spent the last week and a half in the G League but should be available for the Thunder's matchup against the Jazz on Friday. He hasn't been a consistent member of the parent club's rotation this year, but it's possible he sees some NBA playing time down the stretch, especially since Kenrich Williams (wrist) has been ruled out for the season.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Assigned to G League
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The Thunder assigned Dieng to the G League's Oklahoma City Blue on Wednesday, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.
Dieng has occasionally had a role with the NBA squad this year, but he'll open the second-half schedule in the G League. Across 17 appearances with the Blue, the 19-year-old is averaging 17.2 points, 8.5 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.4 steals-plus-blocks in 34.5 minutes per game.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Solid performance in loss
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Dieng finished with 19 points (9-20 FG, 1-7 3Pt), 11 rebounds and two assists in 30 minutes Wednesday during the G League's Oklahoma City Blue's 106-98 loss to the Memphis Hustle.
Despite the loss, Dieng showcased his full offensive arsenal against the Hustle, finishing with his second consecutive double-double. However, he struggled from the field, missing 11 shots, including six from deep.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Solid performance in loss
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Dieng finished with 17 points (7-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds and three assists in 30 minutes Saturday during the G League's Oklahoma City Blue's 99-95 loss to the Motor City Cruise.
Even though Dieng led the team in points and rebounds, it wasn't enough to help the Blue secure the victory. Expect him to continue to play at a high level as one of the main forwards for the Blue.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Recalled to NBA
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The Thunder recalled Dieng from the G League's Oklahoma City Blue on Wednesday, Rylan Stiles of BricktownBuckets.com reports.
Dieng was in the G League over the past week and played well, including a 24-point performance against Motor City on Friday. He's made 19 NBA appearances this season and is averaging 4.2 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 14.9 minutes. However, he's unlikely to see many, if any, minutes Wednesday against the Rockets, as the Thunder will have everyone on their roster available except for Chet Holmgren (foot) and Aleksej Pokusevski (lower leg) available.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Solid performance in loss
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Dieng finished with 24 points (9-18 FG, 6-8 3Pt, 0-1 FT), four rebounds and three assists in 38 minutes Friday during the G League's Oklahoma City Blue's 117-113 loss to the Motor City Cruise.
After appearing in five straight games with the NBA team, Dieng returned to the G League just under a week ago to get some more run with the Blue. Unless rotation minutes open up at the NBA level, expect Dieng to continue to churn out solid offensive performances as one of the main scoring options for the Blue.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Assigned to G League
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Dieng has been assigned to the Oklahoma City Blue of the G League, according to Andrew Schlecht of The Athletic.
He's coming off a solid showing for the Thunder, scoring nine points in 22 minutes with four rebounds, three assists and two three-pointers Saturday. He's likely to get more opportunities down the stretch for the Thunder, but for now, he'll get extra work at the G League level.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Healthy, back with NBA team
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The Thunder recalled Dieng (wrist) from the G League's Oklahoma City Blue ahead of Sunday's game in Denver, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.
After having not played at the NBA or G League level since Dec. 14 due to a fractured right wrist, Dieng made his return to action for the Blue on Saturday. In the Blue's 121-117 loss to the Texas Legends, the rookie first-round pick looked sharp over 33 minutes, scoring 20 points (8-16 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT) while adding nine rebounds, two assists and one steal. Now set to rejoin the Thunder, Dieng could get a look in head coach Mark Daigneault's rotation while Oklahoma City is without three key frontcourt pieces in Chet Holmgren (foot), Aleksej Pokusevski (lower leg) and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (ankle).
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Out at least six weeks
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Dieng suffered a fracture in his right wrist during Wednesday's Oklahoma City Blue game and will be re-evaluated in six weeks, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
Dieng was recalled by the Thunder on Thursday after spending over a week in the G League. The rookie forward is averaging 15.8 points, 8.7 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.2 blocks in 34.6 minutes across 11 games for the Blue this season. Dieng has also appeared in 14 contests for the Thunder.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Recalled by parent club
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Dieng was recalled from the G League's Oklahoma City Blue on Thursday, Andrew Schlecht of The Athletic reports.
Dieng spent just over a week in the G League, but he'll rejoin the parent club ahead of Friday's game against the Timberwolves. Over his last five appearances with the Thunder, he's averaged 6.2 points and 4.0 rebounds in 17.0 minutes per game.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Solid performance in win
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Dieng finished with 21 points (9-18 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-3 FT), 16 rebounds and five assists in 41 minutes during Tuesday's 119-105 loss to the Salt Lake City Stars.
Dieng showcased his full offensive arsenal against Salt Lake City as a scorer, monster on the glass and playmaker. Even though he put up his second consecutive double-double, it wasn't enough for Oklahoma City to eke out a win against the Stars.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Double-double in win
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Dieng finished with 23 points (7-13 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 10 rebounds and two blocks in 39 minutes during Friday's 114-105 win over the Stockton Kings.
Dieng showcased his full offensive arsenal against Stockton, finishing as the second-leading scorer while also leading the team in rebounds. Expect Dieng to continue to play at a high level as one of the main offensive weapons for Oklahoma City.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Monster performance in win
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Dieng notched 24 points (10-15 FG, 4-6 3Pt), 12 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal in 39 minutes during Wednesday's 107-94 victory over the Stockton Kings.
Dieng showcased his full arsenal Wednesday, leading the team in scoring and rebounds while also being a force on the defensive end. His performance was one of the driving forces that led Oklahoma City to secure the win.
