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Dieng's Redemption: From OKC Benchwarmer to Bucks Star
15 Aug
Summary
- Ousmane Dieng was traded from OKC Thunder to Milwaukee Bucks.
- He signed a three-year, $17.5 million contract with the Bucks.
- Dieng averaged double-digit points in Milwaukee's rebuild.
Ousmane Dieng's tenure with the Oklahoma City Thunder concluded at the 2026 NBA trade deadline when he was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks. Despite a championship ring from his time in OKC, Dieng's contributions were limited due to the Thunder's rapid ascent into contention and his own injury struggles.
In Milwaukee, Dieng experienced a resurgence. Playing in a rebuilding environment and taking on a primary ball-handling role, he averaged double-digit points. This strong showing in the final two months of the season included a career-best 36-point performance.
His revitalized play earned Dieng a new three-year contract worth $17.5 million with the Bucks. The 23-year-old now has an opportunity to develop his game in a low-pressure setting, a luxury not afforded to him during his developmental years in Oklahoma City.
