Deng provided eight points (3-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and two rebounds over 16 minutes in Tuesday's 103-84 preseason victory over the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran small forward got his Lakers career off to a solid start, providing an encouraging measure of offense during his time on the court. Deng is expected to serve as a steady veteran presence on a young but emerging Lakers starting five, a role that future Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant fulfilled last season.