Free-agent center Gorgui Dieng officially signed a one-year deal with the Spurs. The terms of the contract were not disclosed. The 32-year-old has averaged 7.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 1.3 assists since being drafted in 2013. Dieng may not see regular playing time this season. However, he has room to make some appearances in the starting lineup, giving him streaming appeal in all fantasy formats.
Center Gorgui Dieng is set to rejoin the San Antonio Spurs for the 2022-23 season, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Dieng appeared in 16 games off the bench for San Antonio in '20-21, before playing last year with Atlanta, where he averaged a career-low 8.4 minutes per outing. With Jakob Poeltl holding down starting center duties for the Spurs, Dieng faces an uphill path to garnering significant minutes in the frontcourt, while Zach Collins stands to lead the team's second unit on the glass. The 32-year-old native of Senegal has proven to be a solid per minute contributor when utilized, but he can remain on the waiver wire in all formats until he sees his playing time trend upward.
Atlanta Hawks center Gorgui Dieng (hand) exited Saturday's preseason win over the Memphis Grizzlies. The veteran suffered a sprained right hand and didn't return. Normally, Dieng's ailments over the years haven't impacted fantasy managers much. Yet, with Clint Capela (Achilles) and Onyeka Okongwu (shoulder) expected to miss time during the regular season, the veteran was projected to see an increased role early on. The team will likely provide an update on his health ahead of its next exhibition against Miami. However, if Dieng misses time moving forward, it may force John Collins to get some run in the middle, while Danilo Gallinari could see an uptick in minutes at the four.
San Antonio Spurs center Gorgui Dieng (shoulder) has been cleared to get back into action Friday against Portland, stemming his absence due to a shoulder ailment at four contests. Dieng stands to reprise his marginal role off the bench behind Jakob Poeltl, while his return likely knocks Drew Eubanks from any level of consideration. Since arriving with the Spurs, Dieng has played just a combined 24 minutes, not having established himself as a fantasy asset in any-sized format.
San Antonio Spurs big men Gorgui Dieng (shoulder) and Trey Lyles (ankle) remain out against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday. This comes at no surprise as the two have not been given a timetable to return and were on the outskirts of the rotation anyways. Jakob Poeltl and Keldon Johnson will continue to man the starting roles while Drew Eubanks should see steady minutes off the bench.
San Antonio Spurs center Gorgui Dieng (shoulder) has been ruled out for Friday's game versus Denver, missing the second leg of a back-to-back. Dieng has been used sparingly since his acquisition by San Antonio, who has utilized Jakob Poeltl in an increased capacity as the season has worn on. When given minutes, Dieng has proven to be a short-term streamer candidate, but it's difficult to see a path to 20+ minutes per game in the near future. Drew Eubanks stands to snag backup center minutes without Dieng in the mix. His next chance to return comes Sunday against the Mavericks.
San Antonio Spurs forward/center Gorgui Dieng (shoulder) is questionable Friday against the Denver Nuggets. Dieng suffered a shoulder sprain in his Spurs debut, but has been able to play the last two games after missing two games. Dieng does not have a clear path to minutes with Jakob Poeltl and Drew Eubanks taking away the center minutes and would need an injury to become fantasy relevant. Eubanks would be a risky play for blocks if Dieng sits on Friday.
Memphis Grizzlies center Gorgui Dieng is reportedly available in trade discussions as the deadline approaches. Dieng is on an expiring one year deal worth $17.2 million, so there is always a chance of a buyout happening. The Grizzlies hardly ever use Dieng in their rotation, so they'd likely take the best available offer. Dieng has been reliable in the past when he gets consistent minutes in the rotation. It'll all depend on where he lands, so fantasy managers should add Dieng to their watch list.
Memphis Grizzlies center Gorgui Dieng scored 19 points on 8-for-10 shooting in Monday's game against the Spurs. He was 3-for-3 from deep. In addition, he grabbed nine rebounds and blocked a shot. Dieng also posted one assist. He'll play the Pacers on Tuesday, who allow opponents to grab the 18th-most rebounds in the NBA while shooting the fourth-highest percentage from three-point range. The matchup itself is a bit of a mixed bag for Dieng, but considering this was his second game in a row posting solid numbers and the Grizzlies are still going to down multiple bigs, Dieng makes for an intriguing DFS play.
Memphis Grizzlies center Gorgui Dieng produced an excellent line in Saturday's blowout win over San Antonio. Dieng compiled 15 points, seven rebounds, three assists, two treys, two blocks, and a steal in a season-high 27 minutes. The 31-year-old has been a dependable backup for much of his career- that hasn't changed, as he's putting up strong numbers in just 17.6 minutes per game. Dieng is averaging a near double-double along with production in steals and blocks per 36 minutes, so if Jonas Valanciunas is forced to miss another game, he could be a nice spot-start for fantasy managers in Monday's rematch with the Spurs.
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