Deng is inactive for Friday's game against the Celtics for an undisclosed reason, Mark Medina of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Deng has regressed from the team's starting small forward, to a reserve, and now on the inactive roster. There is no apparent issue he is dealing with, but the team appears to be going all in on its youth movement. Brandon Ingram figures to see heavy minutes at small forward with Deng inactive, while Corey Brewer should see the backup minutes.