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The Thunder’s 2022 draft class has featured three key contributors thus far but could soon feature a fourth. On Friday, Oklahoma City beat the Portland Trail Blazers 107-89.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 5

Thunder coach Mark Daigneault’s honest take on Ousmane Dieng’s growth

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault spoke highly about his forward Ousmane Dieng after Monday’s 125-96 win against the Milwaukee Bucks. Daigneault discussed the significance of beating a shorthanded Bucks before a reporter asked him about Dieng’s standout performance against Milwaukee.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / February 4

OKC Thunder Blowout Opened Opportunity for Ousmane Dieng

With the rotation of the Oklahoma CityThunder basically set outside of injuries, players like Ousmane Dieng don't get a ton of opportunities to display their skills.

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / February 4

Stiles Points: Ousmane Dieng's Development Shines With Loud Box Score

Oklahoma City Thunder ran the Milwaukee Bucks out of the Paycom Center on Monday, in a game where Ousmane Dieng earned first-quarter minutes. In this Bucks bout, the No.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / January 20

Ousmane Dieng Has Turned In Best Production As Pro

The Oklahoma City Thunder selected Ousamne Dieng with the no. 11 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. The Thunder knew he would be a project prospects and at each step of the way, Mark Daigneault and Sam Presti have preached that Dieng is right where they imagined he would be despite the growing criticism.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / January 18

Ousmane Dieng Shows Promise in Rare Meaningful Minutes for OKC Thunder

Oklahoma City has had a terrific start to the season despite Friday night’s deflating loss to Dallas. When Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is in the lineup, it gives the Thunder a true engine that makes everything go.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 5

Thunder make two quick moves after humbling Celtics

In what was a possible NBA Finals preview, the Oklahoma City Thunder dispatched the visiting Boston Celtics, 105-92. The Thunder improved to 30-5 while the Celtics dropped to 26-10.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 19

Ousmane Dieng Returns to Fold For OKC Thunder

This is a big season for Ousmane Dieng. The Oklahoma City Thunder already have a crowded roster when healthy and its wallet full of incoming picks is not getting any lighter.

NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 18

Wizards Could Make Sense For Thunder Trade

The Washington Wizards couldn't be further from the Oklahoma City Thunder in terms of where they currently are. The Wizards are the worst team in the Eastern Conference while the Thunder are on the rise, posting the best record in the Western Conference.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / November 24

$Thunder forward Ousmane Dieng suffers fractured finger$

Thunder forward Ousmane Dieng suffers fractured finger

The Thunder have another frontcourt injury. Forward Ousmane Dieng suffered a small fracture in his right ring finger while playing for the G League’s Oklahoma City Blue on Friday. He will be re-evaluated in three to four weeks.

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / November 7

Ousmane Dieng Against Shows Growth in Thunder Loss

On Wednesday, Oklahoma City suffered their first loss of the 2024-25 NBA season. The Thunder fell to the Nuggets playing them in Ball Arena for the second time in three weeks to tip off the regular season, and despite falling 124-122, the Thunder had a shining bright spot in this game.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 29

Stiles Points: Ousmane Dieng Stepping Up For OKC Thunder

Good things come to those that wait and the Oklahoma City Thunder have waited for Ousmane Dieng to develop since selecting him in the lottery of the 2022 NBA Draft.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 27

Ousmane Dieng Handed Opportunities in First Two Contests

The Oklahoma City Thunder's 2024-25 season has begun in complete Mark Daigneault fashion. In two games, swapping out Cason Wallace and Isaiah Joe in the starting rotation, looking to rookie Ajay Mitchell and Ousmane Dieng early in games, he's feeling out his roster and throwing some of his less experienced players in the fire early on.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 23

Thunder Pick Up Options on Promising Young Players

The Oklahoma City Thunder will start their 2024-25 campaign on Thursday in Denver with a matchup against the Nuggets that headlines opening week as two title contenders clash.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / October 15

This Thunder Player Could Become Available For The Trade Deadline

With the NBA season starting in about a week, it is time to look ahead to the trade deadline. The Thunder have been very active during the trade deadline in the last couple of years.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 7

What Monday Night's Contest can Offer Ousmane Dieng

Ousmane Dieng's timeline has been a bit delayed throughout his first two seasons -- working primarily with the G League and getting his bearings, developing for the upper stage to eventually be a contributor for this Thunder team.

NBA News / LWOSports.com / October 4

One Question for Every Thunder Player for the 2024-25 Season

The Oklahoma City Thunder now have high expectations and questions to answer heading into the 2024-25 season. With training camp here and the regular season a few weeks away, the anticipation continues to grow in OKC.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 30

Ousmane Dieng Focused On Making Impact Off the Ball for OKC Thunder

Oklahoma City has high expectations this season — along with championship aspirations. Over the last few seasons, the blueprint has been laid out and the talent has been assembled.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 19

Can Ousmane Dieng Crack the OKC Thunder Rotation?

Despite limited runtime, Ousmane Dieng remains a notable name for Oklahoma City Thunder fans. Drafted in Oklahoma City’s 2022 lottery trio — which has a 66% hit rate on yielding star talents so far — Dieng is now the team’s longest running project, with several former Thunder players landing in Charlotte.