Deng (thigh) will start in Friday's matchup with the Magic.

EDGE Analysis

Deng was a late scratch from the Magic's previous matchup with the Spurs due to a thigh injury, and as a result was questionable heading into Friday evening. However, not only will he return, but he will start at power forward. Barring any setbacks, expect him to take on his usual workload.

Deng (thigh) went through shootaround and is expected to play Friday against the Magic.

EDGE Analysis

Deng is not a lock to play at this point, but he's trending in the right direction after missing Wednesday's loss to the Spurs. Assuming Deng plays, the Heat will have everyone, outside of Chris Bosh and Tyler Johnson, available.

Deng (leg) is listed as questionable for Friday's matchup with the Magic, Tim Reynolds of AP Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Deng missed Wednesday's game against the Spurs due to a thigh bruise but is optimistic about his chances of playing on Friday. Expect more information on his status going forward.

Deng (leg) is optimistic about his chances of playing Friday against the Magic, the Palm Beach Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Deng did not play Wednesday against the Spurs after going 2-for-10 from the field in his two games before that. Fortunately for the Heat, this doesn't appear to be a long-term issue, so Deng and his 12.1 PPG should be back in the lineup in short order. Just to be safe, his status is worth checking up on prior to Friday's 10:00 PM ET tipoff.

Deng will not play Wednesday in the Heat's matchup with the Spurs, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Deng was not on the injury report heading into Wednesday evening, so this move is somewhat surprising. He was going to have a tough matchup anyways against an overpowering Spurs frontcourt, so he was unlikely to be a good DFS play. The severity of the thigh bruise is currently unknown, so consider him day-to-day going forward. Deng's next opportunity to play will be Friday against the Magic.

Deng scored 22 points (7-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT) to go with nine rebounds, three assists, one steal and a block over 35 minutes in a 109-106 loss to the Hornets on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Deng has scored effectively over his last five games, totaling 19.6 points on 52.9 percent shooting in that span. On a night when Dwyane Wade managed just 11 points on 3-of-13 shooting, Deng's offensive output was necessary to keep Charlotte within striking distance. A free agent-to-be, Deng will increase his stock with a strong finish to the 2015-16 season.

Deng scored 20 points (7-18 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 4-5 FT) while adding five rebounds, two steals and a block in 37 minutes during Saturday's overtime loss to the Raptors.

EDGE Analysis

His three-pointer with three seconds left on the clock sent the game to OT, but the Heat couldn't but a basket in the extra frame and eventually lost by eight. Deng is having a solid March in the absence of Chris Bosh (calf), averaging 16.6 points, 7.6 boards, 2.4 assists, 1.9 threes and 1.7 steals in seven games.

Deng scored 19 points (7-12 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT) while adding six rebounds, four steals and two assists in 32 minutes during Friday's win over the Bulls.

EDGE Analysis

He's been rock-solid since the All-Star break, posting seven double-doubles in 12 games while averaging 17.3 points, 9.6 boards, 2.3 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.1 threes over that stretch. Assuming that Chris Bosh (calf) isn't able to return to the lineup this season, Deng should remain a strong play for the remainder of the year.

Deng chipped in with 20 points (9-17 FG, 2-4 3Pt), 11 rebounds, two assists, two steals, and one block in 38 minutes during the Heat's 114-108 loss to the Bucks on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Deng has recorded back-to-back double-doubles, and he is averaging a solid 15.4 points (51.8 FG, 44.4 3Pt, 73.3 FT), 8.4 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.2 steals, and 0.4 blocks in 35 minutes per contest through five March games. Deng has steadily improved over the course of the season, and he has scored in double figures during each of his last 13 appearances.

Deng scored 12 points (5-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT) while adding a team-high 14 rebounds, four assists, two steals and a block in 36 minutes during Sunday's win over the 76ers.

EDGE Analysis

The double-doubles have been coming in bunches lately for Deng, as after reeling off five straight towards the end of February he then went four games without one coming into Sunday. The Heat continue to use a small-ball starting lineup, with Deng at power forward and new acquisition Joe Johnson at small forward, so the former Bull should continue to get plenty of opportunities on the glass down the stretch.