The Milwaukee Bucks are signing Ousmane Dieng to a new multi-year contract as free agency begins, according to reports. Dieng was acquired by Milwaukee at the trade deadline and, since joining the team, has been described positively by those around the organization for his approach and development. Multiple outlets report that the new agreement keeps him on the Bucks’ roster rather than allowing him to enter the open market. The contract is described as a three-year deal. The reporting characterizes the move as a way for the Bucks to retain a player they acquired mid-season and to continue his growth within their system. The announcements come as teams finalize roster decisions during the start of free agency, when players can be signed to new contracts. Beyond the length and the general timing of the deal, the sources provided do not specify additional contract terms. Overall, the reports align that the Bucks trade-acquire Dieng and then quickly convert that acquisition into a longer-term commitment through a new three-year contract.