Luol Deng F FA Thu 4/2/15 7:06 PM
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Deng (knee) will suit up Thursday in Cleveland, The News-Herald reports.
After developing a sore knee Sunday, Deng took a seat Tuesday and entered Thursday with questionable status. However, his participation in both morning shootaround and pregame warmups have cleared him to play. In three previous matchups with the Cavs this season, he averaged 17.7 points (on 55 percent shooting), 7.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 1.7 three-pointers, 0.7 steals, and 0.7 blocks in 39 minutes.
Luol Deng F FA Thu 4/2/15 11:45 AM
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Deng (knee) says he'll play Thursday against the Cavaliers, Joe Goodman of the Miami Herald reports.
Deng was questionable coming in, but after going through shootaround he said he'll take the court against the Cavaliers, and he expects to be matched up with LeBron James. Deng sat out Tuesday's loss to the Spurs and played only 18 minutes in the previous game against Detroit.
Luol Deng F FA Wed 4/1/15 2:49 PM
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Deng (knee) is listed as a game-time call for Thursday's game against the Cavs, Shandel Richardson of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Deng experienced soreness in his knee following Sunday's game, and he missed Tuesday's loss to the Spurs. He'll travel with the team to Cleveland but a final call likely won't be made until after he's evaluated during shootaround.
Luol Deng F FA Tue 3/31/15 6:32 PM
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Deng (knee) won't suit up Tuesday against the Spurs, the Miami Herald reports.
Deng came down with a sore knee Sunday, which will keep him on the pine Tuesday. With Michael Beasley a game-time call due to a bruised elbow, James Ennis could get the nod at small forward. Meanwhile, consider Deng questionable for Thursday's outing at Cleveland.
Luol Deng F FA Mon 3/30/15 5:41 PM
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Deng (knee) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's matchup with the Spurs, Jason Lieser of the Palm Beach Post reports.
Knee soreness forced Deng out of Sunday's win over Detroit after playing only 18 minutes. He did not emerge from the locker room in the second half while receiving treatment, and that treatment will continue Monday and Tuesday before a final call will be made.
Luol Deng F FA Sun 3/29/15 7:36 PM
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Deng left Sunday's game against the Pistons due to knee soreness, and he will not return to the contest.
Deng didn't come back out from the locker room for the second half, allowing James Ennis to work with the starters. As if the Heat weren't already dealing with enough injuries, Michael Beasley (elbow contusion) also left Sunday's game but is questionable to return.
Luol Deng F FA Fri 3/13/15 11:01 PM
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Deng (thigh) managed to log 35 minutes Friday against the Raptors, posting eight points (3-11 FG, 2-2 FT, 0-3 3Pt), six rebounds, three assists, and one steal.
Deng wasn't expected to sit out Friday, though it's apparent he was affected by his ailment. He is likely going to play through most games over the coming weeks, but a slight downtick in his field goal percentage is a reasonable expectation.
Luol Deng F FA Fri 3/13/15 12:13 PM
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Deng (thigh) is expected to play Friday against the Raptors, Jason Lieser of the Palm Beach Post reports.
Deng is dealing with a couple minor injuries, but he said he'll play through the ailments. Coach Erik Spoelstra confirmed that Friday morning, stating that he expects to have a full roster minus Chris Bosh and Josh McRoberts.
Luol Deng F FA Thu 3/12/15 3:46 PM
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Deng admitted Thursday that he's pretty banged up, but he said he'll play Friday as long as he's cleared by the team's medical staff, Jason Lieser of the Palm Beach Post reports.
Deng sat out a pair of games over the weekend, but he's played 30-plus minutes in each of Miami's last two contests. He did not specify exactly what injuries he's dealing with, but it's likely a combination of a few minor ailments. Consider Deng questionable as of Thursday afternoon, with a further update expected after Friday's morning shootaround.
Luol Deng F FA Mon 3/9/15 10:43 PM
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Deng (thigh) scored 11 points (3-10 FG, 1-3 3pt, 4-4 FT) to go along with four rebounds, four assists and one steal in 33 minutes Monday against the Celtics.
Deng sat out the Heat's last two games, but played his normal heavy minutes Monday. He has struggled offensively of late as he has shot 36.4 percent or less from the field in three of his last four games. Even if he continues to struggle, expect him to be among the Heat's leaders in minutes in a nightly basis.