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Bulls player review: Luol Deng

Chicago Bulls Blog | ESPN Chicago — Nick Friedell looks at each player on the Chicago Bulls roster and how they fit in for the future. Luol Deng 2012-13 salary: $13,305,000 | Age: 28 | Season stats: 16.5 ppg, 6.3 rpg Season recap: Deng was the most consistent player on the Bulls' roster this season. Tom Thibodeau repeatedly called Deng "the glue" of the team and that was an apt description given how many things he did well for this squad. Deng played in 75 games before being knocked out of the postseason because of a bad case of the flu and complications due to a spinal tap.

Chicago Bulls June 5, 2013

Bulls need fantastic four with Deng, Boozer likely to stay

Chicago Sun-Times — Eighty-six is a number Bulls general manager Gar Forman has thrown out several times this season, maybe as a reminder to naysayers on the outside who don’t believe the Bulls are headed in the right direction — or maybe as a reminder to himself to stay the course.Either way, 86 has a lot of meaning. That’s the Bulls’ winning percentage when Joakim Noah, Derrick Rose, Luol Deng and Carlos Boozer are on the court at the same time. Therein lies the problem the last three years — keeping those four pillars healthy and uprig...

Chicago Bulls May 25, 2013

The Bulls shouldn't trade Luol Deng

Blog a Bull — [Note by your friendly BullsBlogger, 05/24/13 1:19 PM CDT: BTW, news just broke that Deng is not going to have surgery on his wrist this offseason. Thinking optimistically, maybe his poor shooting was more due to a broken thumb! ] The worst kept secret among sports fans is that the offseason can often times be more fun than the actual season, but all signs point to a relatively quiet summer for our Chicago Bulls. This is a change of pace from what we're used to; frankly, it might be a welcome one. The memory of the summer of 2010 and all that came with it remains fresh. I will never fo...

Chicago Bulls May 24, 2013

Source: No surgery for Deng this offseason

Chicago Bulls Blog | ESPN Chicago — CHICAGO -- Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng will not have surgery to repair a torn ligament in his left wrist this summer, according to a league source. Deng, who originally tore the ligament in a game on Jan. 21, 2012, against the Charlotte Bobcats, decided against having the surgery back then so that he could continue helping the Bulls push towards the playoffs. He decided against having the surgery after last season because he wanted to play for Team Great Britain in the London Olympics.

Chicago Bulls May 24, 2013

Video: What is Deng's future in Chicago?

Chicago Bulls Blog | ESPN Chicago — ESPN analyst and former NBA player Tim Legler takes a look at what the Chicago Bulls need to do with Luol Deng as he enters the final year of his contract.

Chicago Bulls May 22, 2013

Friedell: Should Bulls trade Deng?

Chicago Bulls Blog | ESPN Chicago — CHICAGO -- Luol Deng has been such an integral part of the Chicago Bulls' success over the past three years under Tom Thibodeau that the idea of Deng playing somewhere else will make the veteran coach cringe. But it's a notion that Thibodeau should at least consider as the Bulls go about trying to upgrade their roster over the summer, and it's the single biggest non-Derrick Rose question hovering over the Bulls as they head into the offseason. Should Deng be dealt?

Chicago Bulls May 20, 2013

Thibs hopes Noah won't need surgery

Chicago Bulls Blog | ESPN Chicago — DEERFIELD. Ill. -- Rest and recovery is now on tap for many Chicago Bulls players now that the season has come to a close. The walking wounded included Joakim Noah and his sore feet, Kirk Hinrich and his calf injury, Luol Deng and his complications from a spinal tap and, of course, Derrick Rose, who still needs to regain the necessary confidence after his ACL injury last April. Coach Tom Thibodeau seemed most concerned with the health of Noah and Deng.

Chicago Bulls May 16, 2013

Illness ends Deng's season

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Bulls small forward Luol Deng was unable to return to the floor for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, in what would be the team's final game of the season against Miami. Deng ultimately missed the final six games of the postseason due to his illness, and he finished the playoffs averaging 13.8 points and 7.6 rebounds per game in five games.

May 15, 2013

Shorthanded Bulls try to extend season

Bulls Blog | Chicago Breaking Sports — MIAMI -- Luol Deng didn't travel here for Wednesday's Game 5, and Derrick Rose and Kirk Hinrich remain out as the Chicago Bulls try to stave off elimination against the Miami Heat.    

Chicago Bulls May 15, 2013

Deng on bench in street clothes

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Bulls small forward Luol Deng (illness) was on the active roster sheet prior to Monday's Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against Miami. That said, he was also on the bench in street clothes. Deng was unavailable for Game 4 and is not likely to play Game 5, either.

May 13, 2013

Bulls' Deng active, Hinrich out for Game 4 vs Heat

Miami Herald — Bulls forward Luol Deng was activated before Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Miami Heat on Monday night but was not in the starting lineup after initially being ruled out because of an illness.

Miami Heat May 13, 2013

Deng not available for Game 4

CBSSports.com Fantasy — The Bulls have ruled out forward Luol Deng (illness) for Game 4 against Miami in the Eastern Conference semifinals Monday night, the Chicago Tribune reports. Deng has only played in five postseason games and has been out since being hospitalized after complications from a spinal tap caused him to experience migraines and become disoriented.

May 13, 2013

Bulls face another test minus Deng, Hinrich

South Florida Sun-Sentinel — Chicago Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau said Luol Deng and Kirk Hinrich are “most likely out” for Monday’s Game 4 against the Miami Heat. In the tight-lipped coach’s world, that translates to out.

Miami Heat May 13, 2013

Bulls face another test minus Deng, Hinrich

Chicago Tribune — Tom Thibodeau said Luol Deng and Kirk Hinrich are ¿most likely out¿ for Monday¿s Game 4 against the Heat. In the tight-lipped coach¿s world, that means out.    

Chicago Bulls May 13, 2013

Bulls face another test minus Deng, Hinrich

Bulls Blog | Chicago Breaking Sports — Chicago Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau said Luol Deng and Kirk Hinrich are “most likely out” for Monday’s Game 4 against the Miami Heat. In the tight-lipped coach’s world, that translates to out.    

Chicago Bulls May 13, 2013

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Luol Deng Photos

  • The Bulls shouldn't trade Luol Deng
    [Note by your friendly BullsBlogger, 05/24/13 1:19 PM CDT: BTW, news just broke that Deng is not going to have surgery on his wrist this offseason. Thinking optimistically, maybe his poor shooting was more due to a broken thumb! ] The worst kept secret among sports fans is that the offseason can often times be more fun than the actual season, but all signs point to a relatively quiet summer for our Chicago Bulls. This is a change of pace from what we're used to; frankly, it might be a welcome one. The memory of the summer of 2010 and all that came with it remains fresh. I will never fo...
  • Bulls' Deng active, Hinrich out for Game 4 vs Heat
    Bulls forward Luol Deng was activated before Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Miami Heat on Monday night but was not in the starting lineup after initially being ruled out because of an illness.
  • Bulls' Luol Deng, Kirk Hinrich, Derrick Rose out for Game 3 against Heat: NBA Playoffs
    Chicago Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau says Luol Deng, Kirk Hinrich and Derrick Rose will sit out Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Miami Heat on Friday night.
  • CHICAGO, IL - MAY 02: Luol Deng #9 of the Chicago Bulls arrives for Game Six of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals against the Brooklyn Nets during the 2013 NBA Playoffs on May 2, 2013 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Randy Belice/NBAE via Getty Images) The Associated Press
    CHICAGO, IL - MAY 02: Luol Deng #9 of the Chicago Bulls arrives for Game Six of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals against the Brooklyn Nets during the 2013 NBA Playoffs on May 2, 2013 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Randy Belice/NBAE via Getty Images)
  • Bulls' Deng, Hinrich, Rose out for Game 3 The Associated Press
    CHICAGO, IL - MAY 02: Luol Deng #9 of the Chicago Bulls arrives for Game Six of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals against the Brooklyn Nets during the 2013 NBA Playoffs on May 2, 2013 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Randy Belice/NBAE via Getty Images)
  • Bulls vs. Heat: Luol Deng needs to shut it down, Kirk Hinrich getting another MRI and other notes
    Just about a week ago before Game 6 against the Nets, we thought that Luol Deng simply had "the flu." Since then, we've found out that he had a spinal tap, had complications from that spinal tap that involved leaking spinal fluid, and that he has been in and out of the hospital over the past few days. Today, Deng spoke to the media, and after reading his comments, I simply can't imagine the guy playing basketball again this season. He said that he tried to do some shooting, but really struggled and couldn't do it for long. He admitted to losing 15 pounds over the last week (from some i...
  • Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng out for tonight's Game 1 of Eastern Conference semifinals
    Deng had a spinal tap last week to rule out meningitis and has been sidelined since then.
  • Bulls vs. Heat injury update: Luol Deng out, Dwyane Wade in, Kirk Hinrich doubtful for Game 1
    Luol Deng still has not joined his Bulls teammates and will be out for Monday night's Game 1 against the Heat due to these pretty scary complications from a spinal tap procedure that went a bit haywire. After being released from the hospital on Saturday, he returned to the ER on Sunday morning and it's unclear if and when he'll fly to Miami. Not having Lu against the Heat stinks, because it's one less great defender to throw at LeBron James. Yes, James has had plenty of success against Deng over the course of his career, but Lu does make LeBron work. Jimmy Butler will now take on the ...