Bucks' Ousmane Dieng Out for Sunday's Game

Illness will sideline the young forward against the Pacers

Mar. 15, 2026 at 5:52pm

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Milwaukee Bucks forward Ousmane Dieng has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Indiana Pacers due to an illness. Dieng will miss both ends of the Bucks' back-to-back set as he recovers, with his next chance to play coming on Tuesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Why it matters

Dieng's absence is a blow to the Bucks' depth, as the 20-year-old has been a key rotation player this season. With Dieng out and Kevin Porter also sidelined, the Bucks will need to rely more on players like Ryan Rollins, AJ Green, and Taurean Prince to fill the minutes.

The details

Dieng was ruled out by the team on Sunday afternoon, shortly before the game against the Pacers. The young forward has been dealing with an unspecified illness that has kept him off the court. This will be the second straight game Dieng misses due to the illness.

  • Dieng has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pacers.
  • Dieng's next chance to play will be Tuesday's game against the Cavaliers.

The players

Ousmane Dieng

A 20-year-old forward for the Milwaukee Bucks who has been a key rotation player this season.

Kevin Porter

A Bucks player who is also sidelined with a knee injury, further depleting the team's depth.

Ryan Rollins

A Bucks player who will likely see an elevated role with Dieng and Porter out.

AJ Green

A Bucks player who will likely see an elevated role with Dieng and Porter out.

Taurean Prince

A Bucks player who will likely see an elevated role with Dieng and Porter out.

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What’s next

Dieng's status for Tuesday's game against the Cavaliers will be worth monitoring as he looks to recover from the illness.

The takeaway

The Bucks will need to rely on their depth to overcome the absences of Dieng and Porter, as they look to maintain their position in the Eastern Conference playoff race.