Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Logs one minute in season finale
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Dieng ended with no counting stats in one minute during Sunday's 103-91 victory over Indiana in Game 7 of the NBA Finals.
Dieng checked in for just one minute during Oklahoma City's title-clinching win and didn't register a stat. The 22-year-old saw action in only nine of the team's 23 postseason games, averaging 3.6 minutes in those appearances. His role was limited during the regular season as well, with the third-year forward averaging 3.8 points and 2.2 rebounds in 10.9 minutes across 37 games, including one start.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Rare appearance Saturday
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Dieng amassed six points (2-2 FG, 2-2 3Pt) and one rebound in seven minutes during Saturday's 143-101 loss to the Timberwolves in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals.
Dieng, along with a host of other fringe options, shifted into a more sizeable role as the Thunder were trounced by the Timberwolves. During what was a night to forget for Oklahoma City, the coaching staff opted to lean into the second and third units, allowing the starters some much-needed rest down the stretch. The Thunder still have a 2-1 lead in the series, with Game 4 scheduled for Monday in Minnesota.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Makes cameo in garbage time
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Dieng played the final 8:29 of Wednesday's 149-106 win over the Nuggets in Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals series, scoring two points (0-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and adding two rebounds and one assist.
Dieng missed the Thunder's final 15 games of the regular season as well as the entire first-round playoff series sweep of the Grizzlies due to a left calf strain, but he was cleared to play ahead of the start of Round 2. He went unused in the Thunder's two-point loss in Game 1, but with Oklahoma City amassing a 48-point lead heading into the fourth quarter, Dieng got the chance to play for the first time since March 15 in the tail end of the blowout. The third-year forward will likely find himself outside of the rotation in more competitive games for the duration of the Thunder's playoff run.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Removed from injury report
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Dieng (calf) has been cleared to play in Monday's game against the Nuggets.
Dieng has missed 19 straight games due to a calf injury, but he could see his first action since March 15 in Game 1. The 21-year-old forward averaged 3.8 points and 2.2 rebounds across 37 games during the regular season, shooting 43.2 percent from the field and 32.4 percent from beyond the arc.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Remaining out for Saturday
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Dieng (calf) has been ruled out for Saturday's Game 4 against the Grizzlies.
Dieng will miss his 19th straight game due to a left calf strain. There's no clear timetable for the 21-year-old's return, though he's not guaranteed playing time whenever he returns.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Ruled out for Game 3
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Dieng (calf) is out for Game 3 against the Grizzlies on Thursday, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Dieng is set to miss his 18th straight game due to a left calf strain. There's no clear timetable for his return, though his next chance to play will come Saturday in Game 4. The 21-year-old had a limited role prior to the injury, averaging just 9.3 minutes over his last six appearances.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Ruled out for Game 2
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Dieng is out for Game 2 of the Western Conference quarterfinals Tuesday against the Grizzlies with a left calf strain.
Dieng was last seen on the court for the March 15 regular-season loss to the Pistons, and his timetable for a return remains unclear. His next chance to suit up comes when the series moves to Memphis for Game 3 on Thursday. Jaylin Williams and Kenrich Williams should handle the bulk of the frontcourt reserve minutes until Dieng is cleared to play.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Out for postseason opener
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Dieng (calf) is out for Game 1 against the Grizzlies on Sunday.
Dieng missed the final 15 games of the regular season due to a calf problem, and that same injury will keep him out at the start of the playoffs. He's not expected to have a big role, even if he's upgraded to available in the future, so his fantasy upside will remain minimal, even in the best-case scenario. His next chance to play will come in Game 2 of the series Tuesday.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Won't feature in season finale
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Dieng (calf) is out for Sunday's game against the Pelicans.
Dieng will miss a 15th consecutive game while working his way back from a calf problem. He's not expected to play a big role in the rotation once the playoffs start, though.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Won't play vs. Utah
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Dieng (calf) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Jazz.
Dieng will miss a 14th straight game Friday as he continues to work his way back from a calf strain. The next opportunity for him to return to the floor will be Sunday against the Pelicans.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Remains out vs. Phoenix
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Dieng (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Suns.
Dieng will miss a 13th straight game for the Thunder while nursing a strained left calf. The next opportunity for the 21-year-old forward to return to the floor will be Friday against the Jazz.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Still out with calf strain
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Dieng is out for Tuesday's game against the Lakers due to a strained left calf.
Tuesday will extend Dieng's absence streak to 12 games, and he holds no clear timetable for a return to action ahead of Wednesday's tilt against the Suns. Considering his minutes were erratic when healthy, Dieng's absence won't have a major effect on the Thunder's rotation.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Not playing vs. Lakers
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Dieng (calf) is out for Sunday's game against the Lakers.
Dieng will miss an 11th consecutive game due to a nagging left calf strain. Barring a dramatic turnaround, Dieng is not likely to suit up for the Thunder before the end of the regular season.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Won't play vs. Houston
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Dieng (calf) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Rockets.
Dieng will miss a 10th straight game for the Thunder on Friday due to a left calf strain. The next opportunity for the 21-year-old forward to get back on the floor for Oklahoma City will be Sunday against the Lakers.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Ruled out for Wednesday
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Dieng (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Pistons.
Dieng will miss his ninth consecutive contest due to a strained left calf, though his absence shouldn't cause any major waves in the rotation. The 21-year-old forward's next opportunity to feature will come Friday against Houston.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Ruled out for Monday
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Dieng (calf) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Bulls.
Dieng will miss his eighth consecutive contest Monday due to a strained left calf. His next chance to play will come Wednesday against the Pistons.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Ruled out for Saturday
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Dieng (calf) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Pacers.
Dieng will miss a seventh straight game for the Thunder due to a left calf strain. The next opportunity for the 24-year-old forward to return to the floor will be Monday against the Bulls.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Ruled out against Memphis
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Dieng (calf) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Grizzlies.
Dieng will miss a sixth straight game for the Thunder while dealing with a left calf issue. The next opportunity for him to return to the floor will be Saturday against the Pacers.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Out for Tuesday
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Dieng (calf) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Kings.
Dieng will miss his fifth consecutive contest due to a left calf strain. His next chance to suit up will come Thursday against Memphis.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Won't play vs. LAC
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Dieng (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Clippers.
Dieng will miss a fourth straight game for Oklahoma City while dealing with a left calf strain. The 21-year-old forward's next opportunity to return to the floor will be Tuesday against the Kings.
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