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17. März 2026
Cleared to suit up Tuesday
Dieng (illness) is available for Tuesday's game against Cleveland, per Eric Nehm of The Athletic.
Analyse
Dieng has missed the last two games because of an illness. Fortunately, he'll return on a night when the Bucks will be without Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) and Myles Turner (calf). To make matters worse, Ryan Rollins (illness) remains questionable. Dieng has averaged 8.4 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 0.7 steals over seven March appearances. However, the 22-year-old could be more productive with Antetokounmpo, Turner and possibly Rollins sidelined.
16. März 2026
Questionable with illness
Dieng (illness) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Cavaliers.
Analyse
Dieng is at risk of missing a third consecutive contest due to an illness. Either Ryan Rollins or AJ Green would start in the backcourt if Dieng isn't feeling well enough to give it a go Tuesday, while Kyle Kuzma would also see a boost in streaming appeal in this scenario.
15. März 2026
Won't play Sunday
Dieng (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pacers, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.
Analyse
Dieng will end up missing both ends of the Bucks' back-to-back set while battling through an illness, and his next chance to play is Tuesday against the Cavaliers. With Kevin Porter (knee) also sidelined, the Bucks will turn to Ryan Rollins, AJ Green and Taurean Prince to each take on elevated roles against Indiana.
15. März 2026
Could return Sunday
Dieng (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Indiana.
Analyse
Dieng sat out Saturday's 122-99 loss against the Hawks, but there is a chance that he could return for the back leg of the Bucks' back-to-back set Sunday. Kevin Porter (knee) has already been ruled out, so Ryan Rollins, AJ Green and Taurean Prince would be in line for even more minutes if Dieng is also unavailable.
14. März 2026
Ruled out Saturday
Dieng is out for Saturday's game against the Hawks due to an illness, per Eric Nehm of The Athletic.
Analyse
After leaving Thursday's loss to the Heat with the ailment, Dieng isn't feeling well enough to play Saturday and faces a short turnaround for Sunday's matchup with Indiana. His absence vacates a spot in the Bucks' starting lineup at shooting guard, which is likely to be filled by either AJ Green or Ryan Rollins.
13. März 2026
Questionable to play Saturday
Dieng (illness) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Hawks.
Analyse
An illness caused Dieng to depart during the first half of Thursday's loss to the Heat, when he played 14 minutes and finished with zero points. He's started each of the Bucks' last six games, and if he's unable to play in Saturday's matinee, then Taurean Prince, AJ Green and Gary Trent would be the top candidates to enter the starting lineup.
13. März 2026
Won't return Thursday
Dieng has been ruled out for the remainder of Thursday's game against the Heat due to an illness. He'll end the night with zero points (0-2 FG) in 14 minutes.
Analyse
It was clear from the beginning of the game that Dieng wasn't feeling like himself, as he was shut down after failing to record a stat outside of two missed field-goal attempts. This doesn't appear to be a long-term concern for the 2022 first-round pick, who can be considered day-to-day leading up to Saturday's matchup with Atlanta.