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Ousmane Dieng to sit out remainder of 2024 Summer League

Ousmane Dieng to sit out remainder of 2024 Summer League.

The Oklahoma City Thunder will sit out third-year forward Ousmane Deing for the remainder of the 2024 summer league, per head coach Daniel Dixon. This was always the plan for OKC.

Dieng concludes his third summer league stint with mixed results. He played all three games at Utah from July 8-10. He averaged 15.7 points on 34.6% shooting, six assists and five rebounds. He shot 40% from 3 on 6.7 attempts.

This is a little bit of a surprising decision but aligns with how the Thunder usually handle the Utah and Las Vegas split of their summer league tenure these last couple of years.

They prioritize the former for their prized players while the latter is more about letting the end-of-roster players get playing time. Dieng was one of the headliners of this year’s SL squad for OKC.

The 21-year-old is in his most important offseason yet. This season will essentially decide his future with the Thunder. After two years of development in the background, it’s time for Dieng to be an actual rotation piece next season.

If not, it could spell the end of Dieng’s tenure with the Thunder. He was viewed as a long-term project when he was selected with the No. 11 pick of the 2022 NBA draft.

The Thunder have at least four games left in the summer league from July 13-19. They could participate in more contests if they make the SL playoffs in Las Vegas.

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OKC Thunder announces 2024 Summer League roster

OKC Thunder announces 2024 Summer League roster.

The Oklahoma City Thunder have announced their 2024 summer league roster on Sunday. They will play at least seven games from July 8-19. They could play as late as July 22 if they qualify for the event’s playoffs.

OKC will participate in the Salt Lake City summer league from July 8-10 and the traditional Las Vegas summer league from July 13-19 at the very least. The full schedule for both events can be read here.

Blue head coach Kam Woods will lead the Utah squad while Blue assistant Daniel Dixon will lead the Vegas squad.

The 18-player roster is filled with third-year vets, two-way players, rookies, undrafted free agents and G League players. The full Thunder summer league roster is:

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Ousmane Dieng and Dillon Jones headline the roster. The former will participate in his third straight summer league. The latter headlines OKC’s rookie class among healthy players.

Keyontae Johnson is also another notable name on the roster. He had his rights renounced by the Thunder recently, which makes him an unrestricted free agent. This came after a redshirt rookie campaign last year as the 24-year-old spent most of the season in the G League.

The Thunder’s top rookie Nikola Topic is left off this summer’s event. The 18-year-old slid to the No. 12 spot as he recovers from a partially torn ACL.

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Thunder recall Ousmane Dieng, Lindy Waters III following G League championship

Thunder recall Ousmane Dieng, Lindy Waters III following G League championship.

The Oklahoma City Thunder announced on Tuesday that they have recalled Ousmane Dieng and Lindy Waters III from the G League’s OKC Blue.

This comes a day after the Blue captured the 2024 G League championship in a decisive win over the Maine Celtics in the G League Finals.

Dieng received G League Finals MVP after he scored 25 points and grabbed six rebounds in the Game 3 win. Waters III totaled 15 points and 11 rebounds.

The second-year wing spent a significant amount of time with the Blue this season. The 20-year-old relished in the on-ball opportunities as the Blue’s best player. He continues to be a developmental project for the Thunder.

The first-seeded Thunder awaits their first-round opponent after the play-in tournament concludes on Friday. Game 1 at OKC will be held on Sunday, April 21.

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Recap: OKC Blue’s 117-100 win over Maine Celtics clinches 2024 G League championship

Recap: OKC Blue’s 117-100 win over Maine Celtics clinches 2024 G League championship.

The OKC Blue dominated in their 117-100 win over the Maine Celtics on Monday to win the 2024 G League Finals. The decisive Game 3 road win awarded the Blue the G League championship. Ousmane Dieng won the G League Finals MVP.

After the first quarter, the Blue built a 29-22 lead over the Celtics. A 34-point second frame capped off by a 21-0 run to close out the period helped OKC enter halftime with a commanding 63-40 advantage.

The Blue continued their momentum at the start of the second half with the first seven points for a game-changing 28-0 run that ballooned a 70-40 lead in the early stages of the third quarter.

The Celtics made some noise, cutting OKC’s lead to as little as 16 points, but the Blue tallied 29 points in the third quarter to enter the fourth frame with a 92-67 lead.

The Celtics made some noise with a 33-point fourth quarter, but not enough time was left for a serious comeback attempt.

The Blue shot 49% from the field and went 13-of-31 (41.9%) from 3. They went 12-of-14 from the free-throw line. They dished out 20 assists on 41 baskets. Six Blue players scored double-digit points.

Meanwhile, the Celtics shot 43% from the field and went 11-of-39 (28.2%) from 3. They went 5-of-8 from the free-throw line. They had 25 assists on 40 baskets. Four Celtics players scored double-digit points.

Some notable individual performances from both sides:

  • Ousmane Dieng: 25 points on 9-of-14 shooting, 5-of-6 from 3, six rebounds, four assists, two blocks.
  • Lindy Waters III: 15 points on 5-of-13 shooting, 2-of-5 from 3, 11 rebounds
  • Keyontae Johnson: 14 points on 5-of-11 shooting, four rebounds, two assists
  • Olivier Sarr: 10 points on 2-of-6 shooting, 13 rebounds, two assists, two blocks
  • Jahmi’us Ramsey: 18 points on 6-of-13 shooting, 2-of-3 from 3, four rebounds
  • JD Davison: 22 points on 9-of-19 shooting, 2-of-4 from 3, 10 assists, four rebounds, four steals
  • Drew Peterson: 13 points on 6-of-15 shooting, 1-of-7 from 3, eight rebounds, eight assists

The full highlights from the Blue’s 17-point win over the Boston Celtics’ G League affiliate to clinch the championship can be watched below:

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Recap: OKC Blue advance in G League playoffs with 126-125 OT win over RGV Vipers

Recap: OKC Blue advance in G League playoffs with 126-125 OT win over RGV Vipers.

The OKC Blue collected a thrilling 126-125 overtime win over the visiting Rio Grande Valley Vipers in the first round of the G League playoffs on Tuesday.

The Blue advance to play the Sioux Falls Skyforce on the road in the conference semifinals on Friday.

The Blue led 28-24 after the first quarter. A 31-point second frame ballooned their lead to 12, 59-47, at the break. The Vipers utilized a 37-point third frame to cut into OKC’s lead. The Blue had a 90-84 lead after three.

With the Blue holding a nine-point lead with a little over four minutes left, the Vipers mounted a comeback. They went on a 15-3 run to turn the deficit into a three-point lead with one minute left.

Keyontae Johnson tied it at 119 with an impressive and-1 score. The teams combined for four missed shots in the final 38 seconds to end regulation tied at 119.

In overtime, both teams exchanged baskets before Ousmane Dieng hit the game-winning floater to produce the Blue’s seventh point in the untimed period.

Some individual performances from both sides:

  • Ousmane Dieng: 14 points on 5-of-16 shooting, 1-of-7 from 3, seven assists, seven rebounds, two blocks
  • Adam Flagler: 30 points on 11-of-19 shooting, 7-of-14 from 3, five assists, four rebounds
  • Olivier Sarr: 14 points on 4-of-10 shooting, 22 rebounds, three blocks
  • Keyontae Johnson: 17 points on 6-of-18 shooting, 2-of-6 from 3, seven rebounds, five assists
  • Hunter Maldonado: 19 points on 6-of-13 shooting, 5-of-5 from free throws, nine rebounds, three assists
  • Jarrett Culver: 29 points on 10-of-20 shooting, 0-of-6 from 3, six rebounds, three assists, three steals
  • Nate Hinton: 22 points on 9-of-18 shooting, 11 assists, seven rebounds, two steals
  • Jermaine Samuels Jr.: 20 points on 8-of-18 shooting, 13 rebounds, seven assists
  • Darius Days: 16 points on 5-of-15 shooting, 5-of-14 from 3, six rebounds

The full highlights from the Blue’s one-point OT win over the Houston Rockets’ G League affiliate can be watched below:

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Recap: OKC Blue’s six-game win streak snapped in 113-110 loss to Greensboro Swarm

Recap: OKC Blue’s six-game win streak snapped in 113-110 loss to Greensboro Swarm.

The G League’s OKC Blue saw their six-game win streak snapped in a 113-110 loss to the Greensboro Swarm on Friday. The road loss dropped the Blue’s record to 17-13 on the season.

The Blue exited the first quarter in a 33-27 deficit. A 40-point second frame helped turn it around as OKC entered halftime with a 67-60 lead.

The Swarm scored 27 points in the third quarter to cut the Blue’s lead to three points entering the final frame. After OKC built a 110-104 lead, Greensboro capped off the comeback win with a 9-0 run in the final 3:35 of the contest.

The Blue shot 51% from the field and went 14-of-36 (38.9%) from 3. They had 29 assists on 42 baskets. Six Blue players scored double-digit points.

Meanwhile, the Swarm shot 44% from the field and went 19-of-38 (50%) from 3. They had 28 assists on 39 baskets. Six Swarm players scored double-digit points.

Some notable individual performances from both sides:

  • Ousmane Dieng: 28 points on 12-of-21 shooting, 1-of-5 from 3, seven rebounds, five assists
  • Olivier Sarr: 18 points on 7-of-8 shooting, 2-of-2 from 3, 13 rebounds, five blocks
  • Adam Flagler: 17 points on 5-of-12 shooting, 4-of-9 from 3, six rebounds, three assists
  • Keyontae Johnson: 13 points on 5-of-12 shooting, 1-of-3 from 3, six assists, five rebounds
  • RJ Hunter: 21 points on 8-of-17 shooting, 5-of-12 from 3
  • Kent Bazemore: 19 points on 6-of-13 shooting, 3-of-6 from 3, eight rebounds, five assists, five steals
  • Jaylen Sims: 15 points on 6-of-12 shooting, 3-of-4 from 3, nine assists, four rebounds

The full highlights from the Blue’s three-point loss to the Charlotte Hornets’ G League affiliate can be watched below:

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Thunder assign Ousmane Dieng to G League’s OKC Blue

Thunder assign Ousmane Dieng to G League’s OKC Blue.

The Oklahoma City Thunder announced on Thursday that they have assigned second-year forward Ousmane Dieng to the G League’s OKC Blue. This comes a couple of days after initially being recalled.

During his brief stint, Dieng logged in practice time with the Thunder in their recent three-day break.

This has been a common occurrence for the 20-year-old through his first two seasons in the NBA. Dieng has been mostly outside of the rotation this season, so getting him on the Blue has given him a chance to get consistent playing time.

In 28 games with the Blue, Dieng averaged 16.5 points on 45.4% shooting, 7.3 rebounds and 5.1 assists. He’s shot 29.3% from 3 on 5.3 attempts.

In 30 games with the Thunder, Dieng averaged four points, 1.6 rebounds and 1.1 assists. He’s shot 30.3% from 3 on 2.2 attempts.

Dieng was drafted with the No. 11 pick in the 2022 NBA draft.

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Thunder’s Ousmane Dieng recalled from G League’s OKC Blue

Thunder’s Ousmane Dieng recalled from G League’s OKC Blue.

The Oklahoma City Thunder announced on Monday they had recalled second-year forward Ousmane Dieng from the G League’s OKC Blue. This comes a week after he was assigned to the Blue.

This has been a common occurrence for the 20-year-old through his first two seasons in the NBA. Dieng has been mostly outside of the rotation this season, so getting him on the Blue has given him a chance to get consistent playing time.

In 28 games with the Blue, Dieng averaged 16.5 points on 45.4% shooting, 7.3 rebounds and 5.1 assists. He’s shot 29.3% from 3 on 5.3 attempts.

In 30 games with the Thunder, Dieng averaged four points, 1.6 rebounds and 1.1 assists. He’s shot 30.3% from 3 on 2.2 attempts.

Dieng was drafted with the No. 11 pick in the 2022 NBA draft.

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Recap: OKC Blue collect sixth straight victory in 126-116 win over Memphis Hustle

Recap: OKC Blue collects sixth straight victory in 126-116 win over Memphis Hustle.

The G League’s OKC Blue collected their sixth straight victory in a 126-116 win over the Memphis Hustle on Sunday. The road win completed a mini-two-game sweep over Memphis. The Blue (17-12) also won Friday’s matchup.

After the first quarter, the Blue faced a 34-30 deficit. A 42-point second frame by OKC helped it enter halftime leading 72-62. The Blue added to their lead with a 32-16 scoring advantage in the third quarter.

The Blue entered the final frame with a 104-78 advantage. The Hustle utilized a 38-point fourth quarter to close to as little as 10 points, but the 26-point hole it had to start the final frame was too big to overcome.

The Blue shot 55% from the field and went 14-of-42 (33.3%) from 3. They dished 34 assists on 50 baskets. Eight of the nine Blue players who played scored double-digit points.

Meanwhile, the Hustle shot 46% from the field and went 17-of-34 (50%) from 3. They had 25 assists on 40 baskets. Six Hustle players scored double-digit points.

Some notable individual performances from both sides:

  • Ousmane Dieng: 17 points on 8-of-16 shooting, 1-of-6 from 3, 11 assists, nine rebounds
  • Olivier Sarr: 30 points on 12-of-16 shooting, 2-of-5 from 3, 13 rebounds, four blocks, three steals
  • Adam Flagler: 13 points on 5-of-12 shooting, 3-of-10 from 3, two assists, two rebounds
  • Hunter Maldonado: 15 points on 6-of-10 shooting, eight assists, five rebounds, two steals
  • Adonis Arms: 23 points on 8-of-13 shooting, 5-of-8 from 3, nine rebounds, five assists
  • Loudon Love: 14 points on 7-of-8 shooting, six rebounds
  • Timmy Allen: 13 points on 4-of-17 shooting, 3-of-7 from 3, four assists, two rebounds, three steals

The full highlights from the Blue’s 10-point win over the Memphis Grizzlies’ G League affiliate can be watched below:

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Recap: OKC Blue extend win streak to five with 107-90 win over Memphis Hustle

Recap: OKC Blue extends win streak to five with 107-90 win over Memphis Hustle.

The G League’s OKC Blue collected a 107-90 win over the host Memphis Hustle on Friday.

The Blue (16-12) held a 34-20 lead following the first quarter. They scored 27 points in the second frame and entered halftime with a 61-44 advantage. Both teams scored 19 points in the third quarter.

OKC entered the final frame holding an 80-63 lead. Each team scored 27 points in the fourth quarter as the Blue led by as many as 30 points.

The Blue shot 45% from the field and went 13-of-40 (32.5%) from 3. They dished 24 assists on 43 baskets. Five Blue players scored double-digit points.

Meanwhile, the Hustle was limited to 33% shooting from the field and went 11-of-45 (24.4%) from 3. They had 18 assists on 33 baskets. Four Hustle players scored double-digit points.

Some notable individual performances from both sides:

  • Ousmane Dieng: 25 points on 10-of-14 shooting, 4-of-6 from 3, 11 rebounds, six assists, three blocks, two steals
  • Olivier Sarr: 17 points on 6-of-14 shooting, 2-of-7 from 3, 16 rebounds, three blocks
  • Keyontae Johnson: 12 points on 5-of-13 shooting, 2-of-5 from 3, eight rebounds
  • Hunter Maldonado: 15 points on 7-of-10 shooting, five rebounds, five assists
  • Adonis Arms: 22 points on 7-of-22 shooting, 3-of-11 from 3, eight rebounds, four assists, two steals, two blocks
  • Michael Devoe: 13 points on 5-of-14 shooting, 1-of-6 from 3, six rebounds, four assists
  • Davon Reed: 11 points on 4-of-15 shooting, 3-of-8 from 3, eight rebounds

The full highlights from the Blue’s 17-point win over the Memphis Grizzlies’ G League affiliate can be watched below:

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