Dieng (calf) is out for Wednesday's game against the 76ers.
A calf strain will cost Dieng a second consecutive game Wednesday. His next chance to return arrives Friday against the Hornets. Jaylin Williams and Kenrich Williams could see an uptick in playing time off the bench against Philadelphia.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Won't face Milwaukee on Sunday
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Dieng (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bucks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Dieng sustained the left calf strain during the second quarter of Saturday's win over Detroit and did not return. His next chance to play will come Wednesday against the Sixers. Kenrich Williams and Dillon Jones could see a bump in minutes due to Jalen Williams (hip) and Dieng being sidelined.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Leaves early with calf strain
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Dieng has been ruled out for the rest of Saturday's game against the Pistons due to a left calf strain, Rylan Stiles of FanSided.com reports.
Dieng suffered the injury early in the second quarter and finished the contest with zero points (0-1 FG), one foul and on other statistics in two minutes of court time. HIs absence likely won't have a major impact on Oklahoma City's rotation moving forward, as the team should get Chet Holmgren (rest) and potentially Aaron Wiggins (illness) back for their next game Sunday in Milwaukee.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Goes to locker room Saturday
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Dieng (leg) went to the locker room early in the second quarter of Saturday's game against the Pistons, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
Dieng checked out at the 10:15 mark of the second quarter and limped off the floor to the locker room. Dillon Jones should see an uptick in playing time off the bench for as long as Dieng is out of the game.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Won't start Sunday
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Dieng will come off the bench in Sunday's game against the Nuggets, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Dieng received the spot start during Friday's win over Portland due to all of the club's usual starting five being sidelined. The 21-year-old forward hasn't been a consistent member of the club's rotation, and he had averaged 9.3 minutes per game over his last three outings entering Friday's game.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Posts 16 points in spot start
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Dieng amassed 16 points (6-10 FG, 4-6 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist and two steals in 36 minutes during Friday's 107-89 victory over the Trail Blazers.
The Thunder placed the entire first unit on the bench for Friday's game, giving Dieng a shot with the first unit. Dieng logged the second start of his three-year pro career and posted his second-highest scoring total of the season. The talented French import is a role player who has minimal fantasy value.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Making spot start Friday
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Dieng is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
The Thunder are resting their entire regular first unit, so Dieng will get the chance to have an expanded role in this contest. This will be the second start of his career and first since his rookie season in 2022-23. He's averaging 3.9 points, 2.3 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game in 32 bench outings in the current campaign.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Available to play Sunday
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Dieng (wrist) is available for Sunday's game against the Spurs.
Dieng appears to be past a left wrist injury that caused him to be sidelined for Friday's game. He's appeared in 30 games for the Thunder this season and is averaging 3.7 points, 2.4 rebounds and 0.9 assists across 11.1 minutes per game.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Questionable to play Sunday
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Dieng (wrist) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Spurs.
Dieng didn't play Friday against the Hawks due to left wrist soreness, but his status for Sunday's matchup will be determined closer to the 7 p.m. ET tipoff. Regardless of whether he plays or not, Dieng's potential absence shouldn't affect the Thunder's rotation. He's averaging a mere 11.1 minutes per game across 30 appearances off the bench this season.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Out Friday with wrist injury
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Dieng has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Hawks due to left wrist soreness, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Dieng didn't appear in any of the Thunder's last three games in coach's decisions, so he might have sustained the injury during a recent practice. Regardless, Dieng's absence Friday won't affect the Thunder rotation.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Receives garbage-time run Friday
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Dieng (calf) recorded zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist while playing the final 2:43 of Friday's 130-107 win over the Jazz.
Dieng was available after missing the Thunder's final five games before the All-Star break due to a right soleus strain, but the third-year forward didn't check into the game until the outcome was already decided. Despite being healthy again, Dieng doesn't look as though he'll be a member of the rotation in more competitive games.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Ready to play Friday
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Dieng (calf) is not on the injury report for Friday's game against the Jazz.
Dieng is set to return following a five-game absence due to a right soleus strain, but with Oklahoma City at close to full strength coming out of the All-Star break, he's unlikely to be featured in the rotation.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Another absence coming
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Dieng (calf) is out for Thursday's game versus the Timberwolves.
Dieng's absence streak will extend to five games Thursday due to a right soleus strain. Dieng's next chance to suit up will come after the All-Star break against Utah on Feb. 21.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Remains out for Wednesday
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Dieng (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Heat, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Dieng will miss his fourth consecutive contest due to a right soleus strain, and his last chance to suit up before the All-Star break will come Thursday against the Timberwolves. With the 21-year-old sidelined, Aaron Wiggins could see a slight bump in minutes.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Out again Monday
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Dieng (calf) is out for Monday's game against the Pelicans.
Dieng will miss a third straight game due to a right calf strain. With Chet Holmgren (rest) back in the lineup, Dieng's absence doesn't figure to have much impact on the rotation.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Not playing Saturday
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Dieng (calf) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies, Rylan Stiles of FanSided.com reports.
Dieng will end up missing both games of the Thunder's back-to-back set due to a right calf strain, and his next opportunity to see the floor will be Monday against the Pelicans. With Chet Holmgren (rest) also out, Jaylin Williams and Kenrich Williams should be in line for an uptick in playing time Saturday.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Ruled out for Friday
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Dieng (calf) is out for Friday's game against the Raptors, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Dieng won't be available off Oklahoma City's bench Friday due to a calf injury, and he's up against a short turnaround if he wants to play on the second part of the Thunder's back-to-back Saturday in Memphis. Jaylin Williams and Kenrich Williams could see a slight bump in minutes against Toronto, although Dieng's absence likely won't affect the rotation very much.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Hits for 21 off bench
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Dieng chipped in 21 points (9-13 FG, 3-5 3Pt), eight rebounds, five assists and one steal over 31 minutes off the bench during Monday's 125-96 victory over Milwaukee.
The Thunder gave their second unit a lot of extra run in the rout, and Dieng turned a season-high workload into season bests in points, boards and assists. The third-year big has played 56 minutes over the last two games with Jalen Williams (wrist) sidelined, but Oklahoma City won both contests by an average of 31.5 points. Barring further injuries to the Thunder frontcourt, Dieng appears to be limited to garbage-time opportunities.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Available against Portland
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Dieng (illness) has been cleared to play in Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Dieng missed Thursday's game against the Mavericks due to illness but will return to the floor for Oklahoma City in Portland for Sunday's game. He is currently playing a career-low 10.4 minutes off the bench, averaging 3.4 points and 2.3 rebounds per contest.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Misses game with illness
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Dieng was ruled out ahead of Thursday's 121-115 loss to the Mavericks due to an illness.
Before sitting out Thursday, Dieng had appeared in each of Oklahoma City's previous four games, averaging 5.8 points and 1.8 rebounds in 11.3 minutes per contest. Even if Dieng shakes off the illness in time for the Thunder's next contest Sunday in Portland, he might fall out of the rotation if Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) is cleared to return from a five-game absence.
