Height
6'9"
Weight
185 lbs
Age
22
Experience
3 yrs
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsC
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 153 | 5.9 | 2.5 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 43.5% | 33.1% | 72.6% |
| 2025-26 | | 46 | 5.9 | 2.5 | 1.6 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$6.7M
Guaranteed
$6.7M
AAV
$6.7M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Ousmane Dieng's one-year, $6.7M deal with the Milwaukee Bucks earns a B- CVI, representing solid value for a developing center who could provide meaningful rotation minutes during their championship push. At $6.7M annually, the Bucks are paying reasonable money for a solid starter-caliber big man who brings size and versatility to their frontcourt without breaking their already stretched salary cap situation. The short-term commitment is particularly shrewd given Milwaukee's win-now mentality with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard leading the core, allowing them to evaluate Dieng's fit while maintaining future flexibility. While he's not going to be the difference-maker in a playoff series, Dieng's skill set as a playmaking big should complement their star-heavy roster effectively, and the contract structure preserves trade flexibility if they need to make moves at the deadline. The Bucks essentially bought themselves a year to see if Dieng can develop into a long-term piece while getting solid production at a price point that won't hamstring future roster construction. This is the type of calculated, modest investment that contending teams need to make in their supporting cast, even if it's not the flashiest move.
Performance Analysis
Ousmane Dieng earns a C Performance grade — solid for a young developing player, with room to grow into a larger role. Through 153 games, Ousmane is contributing 5.9 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game in his role. Ousmane's strongest area is FG% at 43.5, which compares favorably to the center median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is PPG at 5.9 (center median: 15.0). Among 97 NBA centers graded this season, Ousmane ranks 56th. At 22, Ousmane is still developing. The production should improve as he gains experience and a larger role with the Milwaukee Bucks.
Transaction History
Milwaukee Bucks sign Ousmane Dieng
Milwaukee Bucks · trade · 2/5/2026
Charlotte Hornets sign Ousmane Dieng
Charlotte Hornets · trade · 2/4/2026
Chicago Bulls sign Ousmane Dieng
Chicago Bulls · trade · 2/4/2026
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