Deng (knee) supplied seven points (3-6 FG, 1-1 FT) and three rebounds over 14 minutes in Tuesday's 109-106 preseason loss to the Blazers.

EDGE Analysis

Deng came into the contest battling a left knee bruise and was due to play limited minutes, which is exactly what transpired. Deng has played a total of just 30 minutes over the two exhibitions he's participated in, averaging 7.5 points and 2.5 rebounds over that span. Those numbers, when extrapolated over a full allotment of playing time, serve as an accurate representation of what Deng should be able to provide in the coming season at the three for a young Lakers squad that will lean on him for veteran leadership.