In his latest episode of “The Hoop Collective,” ESPN’s Brian Windhorst revealed the Cleveland Cavaliers were also very interested in Ousmane Dieng during the draft process.
The Oklahoma City Thunder grabbed Dieng with the 11th pick after sending three lottery-protected 2023 first-round picks to the New York Knicks in a trade.
“Cleveland and Oklahoma City were eyeing each other throughout the last few days. I think both wanting the same prospect — Ousmane Dieng. … The Thunder were wondering if the Cavs were going to get to 11. … I think they both had talks with the Knicks throughout the day.”
It’s interesting to learn Dieng had other suitors as high as No. 11 in the draft. The Thunder grabbed him along with Jalen Williams with the following pick and ended up with three top-12 selections.
New podcast. Fallout from draft night including surprise picks, trades, Knicks’ strategy and how it affects unfolding drama in Brooklyn (w/@TimBontemps & @espn_macmahon) https://t.co/v7TDOsDiB9
— Brian Windhorst (@WindhorstESPN) June 24, 2022
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