The Milwaukee Bucks are officially beginning the post-Giannis Antetokounmpo era after sending the superstar forward to the Miami Heat this offseason. And with the 2026 NBA Draft now complete, the Bucks have started this offseason by bringing back forward Ousmane Dieng on a new three-year deal, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. Dieng's new contract, which runs through the 2028-29 season, is worth $17.5 million, the insider added. The deal includes an annual rate of $5.83 million.
What happened?
The Milwaukee Bucks believe that Ousmane Dieng will have a strong role in this new era of the franchise. As a result, he agreed to a new long-term deal with the team. Dieng was traded from the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Milwaukee Bucks at last season's February NBA trade deadline. He was a part of a three-team deal that sent guards Cole Anthony and Amir Coffey to the Phoenix Suns and center Nick Richards to the Chicago Bulls.
Why it matters for Milwaukee Bucks
Going from a top contending team like the Thunder to a Bucks team that was chasing playoff hopes, Dieng saw his usage skyrocket. Through 30 games (20 starts) for the Milwaukee Bucks, Dieng put up career numbers of 11.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game on 42.3/33.1/66.7 shooting splits. With the new $17.5 million contract, Dieng cements his role with a new-look Bucks roster.
What comes next?
He joins a forward rotation that now includes Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kyle Kuzma, and the 13th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, Nate Ament. The Bucks brought in a talented group by sending Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis to the Miami Heat. This includes Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., and Kasparas Jakucionis. Milwaukee also received the No. 13 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, which resulted in Tennessee's Nate Ament. Ament, who carries a 6-foot-10, 211-pound frame, is a forward who has developmental potential.
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