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Ousmane Dieng became one of the most unusual names on the NBA transaction wire after his career took a sharp and unexpected turn within a single day. The 22-year-old forward changed teams three times as part of a fast-moving sequence of deadline adjustments.By the time the dust settled, Dieng found a landing spot with the Milwaukee Bucks. The final destination ended a whirlwind stretch that began with one trade. It has continued through two reroutes as trade deadline tension propelled the front offices to make rapid decisions as they upgrade their roster.
Ousmane Dieng got traded 3 times in 24 hours
Ousmane Dieng’s day began when Oklahoma City sent him to Charlotte in a move tied to Mason Plumlee. Hours later, Charlotte included him in a package connected to a separate deal involving Coby White.
From there, Chicago moved Dieng again as part of a reworked three-team trade that redirected Nick Richards to the Bulls and sent Dieng to Milwaukee. Here’s the simplest breakdown of the trade.
- Traded from the Thunder to the Hornets
- Included in a follow-up deal that sent him to the Bulls
- Rerouted again and finished the day with the Bucks
The reshuffle involved Phoenix as well, with Cole Anthony and Amir Coffey heading to the Suns and Nigel Hayes Davis remaining unaffected. For Dieng, the rapid movement ended with the Bucks, where he is expected to remain after one of the most surprising trade paths of the season.
Everything you need to know about Ousmane Dieng's trade
The final deal reshaped multiple rosters. Below is a clear breakdown of how the trade unfolded and what each team gained.
- Milwaukee Bucks received: Ousmane Dieng and Nigel Hayes Davis
- Chicago Bulls received: Nick Richards
- Phoenix Suns received: Cole Anthony and Amir Coffey
For Milwaukee, the move adds a young wing with size at 6-feet-9 and long-term flexibility. Dieng is in the final year of his rookie contract and will enter restricted free agency this summer, giving the Bucks control over his future. Dieng was drafted 11th overall in 2022 and spent four seasons with Oklahoma City. Across his time with the Thunder, he averaged 4.2 points and 2.1 rebounds in limited minutes. This season, he showed growth as a shooter, posting a career-best 36.7 percent from three-point range.
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