Akron Beacon Journal Mar 7, 2014
Cavaliers notebook: Luol Deng battling injury, ineffectiveness with Cavs
CHARLOTTE, N.C.: Luol Deng has reached the point where he has played more games with the Cavaliers this season than the Chicago Bulls, but his numbers between the two teams are dramatically different.In 23 games with the Bulls, Deng averaged 19 points, 6.9 rebounds and was shooting 45 percent. In 26 games with the Cavs, he is averaging 14.4 points, 5.1 rebounds and shooting 40 percent.Deng scored the majority of his points in Chicago off cuts to the basket — 46 percent of his assisted baskets came with assists from big men Joakim Noah and Carlos Boozer. With the Cavs, 46 percent of Deng’s...
Rotoworld Mar 4, 2014
Luol Deng still not able to get it going - Luol Deng (F) Cleveland Cavaliers
Luol Deng's struggles continued against the Spurs on Tuesday, making 3-of-10 from the field for nine points with two boards, three assists and four turnovers in 35 minutes.
News-Herald Mar 1, 2014
Bob Finnan's NBA notes: Spencer Hawes should be Cleveland Cavaliers' target over Luol Deng
There is a lot to like about Luol Deng. His character, integrity and grit are a few things that come to mind. With all that being said, I wouldn't break the bank to sign him in free agency. I believe there's a better chance that the Cavaliers sign center Spencer Hawes in free agency than Deng. People around the league say Deng will demand as much as $13 million or $14 million a year in free agency.
News-Herald Feb 24, 2014
Cleveland Cavaliers: Luol Deng's Achilles injury is improving
Since coming to the Cavaliers on Jan. 7, Luol Deng has been a shadow of himself. The explosion he once had on drives to the basket hasn't been there. He was inadvertently kicked in his Achilles while with the Chicago Bulls, and is finally starting to feel like his old self. The time off during the All-Star break helped his injury.
Orlando Pinstriped Post Feb 23, 2014
NBA free agency 2014: Orlando Magic interested in Luol Deng, according to report
The Cavaliers swingman will become a free agent on July 1st. The NBA free-agent period doesn't start until July 1st, but with the trade deadline passing Thursday, the rumor mill has already started turning out stories about free-agents-to-be and possible next destinations for them. New York Daily News writer Mitch Lawrence published one such item Saturday regarding veteran swingman Luol Deng, whom the Cleveland Cavaliers acquired from the Chicago Bulls on January 6th. According to Lawrence, Deng will leave the Cavaliers "no later than a minute past midnight" once the free-agent...
Akron Beacon Journal Feb 22, 2014
Jason Lloyd’s Twitter mailbag: Gauging the playoffs, Luol Deng’s value and possible free agents
Do you think that 35 wins is good enough for the 8th seed? And do you think the Cavs are good enough to get 35?
@jaysizzel16 It’s going to be tough. As I outlined in today’s column, the Cavs’ upcoming schedule is brutal. Even if they get to 35, I don’t think that’ll be good enough to make the playoffs. They’re going to need a couple more than that. What do you think is fair offer for Luol Deng given his history and market? Will the Cavs way over-offer to keep him?
@LastGreatPoet I think a fair offer for Deng is somewhere in the neighborhood of three years for $39 million....
Plain Dealer Feb 20, 2014
Cleveland Cavaliers acting general manager David Griffin addresses Spencer Hawes, Kyrie Irving and Luol Deng
Cavaliers acting general manager David Griffin talked about newcomer Spencer Hawes, as well as Kyrie Irving and Luol Deng.
Fear The Sword Feb 20, 2014
NBA Trade Rumors: Cavaliers exploring trade options for Luol Deng
Luol Deng just got to Cleveland. But he might be on the move again. The Cleveland Cavaliers have already made one trade today. They got Spencer Hawes from the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for 2 second round picks and Earl Clark. But it doesn't sound like the Cavs are done dealing just yet. Luol Deng is the big name in most of the Cavs' trade rumors at the moment. He's an unrestricted free agent at the end of the year and that means any team looking to acquire him is wary of giving up substantial assets. Hearing: Wizards -- who tried to acquire Luol Deng from Bulls at last NBA Draft --...
Bullets Forever Feb 20, 2014
NBA trade rumors: Wizards calling Cavaliers about Luol Deng, according to report
This would be quite the stunner. All indications are that this will be a relatively quiet deadline for the Washington Wizards, one that'll feature minor moves for a backup point guard, if anything. Maybe those indications are wrong, though. ESPN's Marc Stein just dropped a really juicy rumor involving our favorite team and a target it once had. Hearing: Wizards -- who tried to acquire Luol Deng from Bulls at last NBA Draft -- are among teams in Deadline Day talks with Cavs on Deng — Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) February 20, 2014 Huh. Deng is on the block again because he has made it...
Cavaliers Blog | Akron Beacon Journal Feb 20, 2014
Cavs 101, Magic 93; Jason Lloyd's final thoughts on the NBA's trade deadline day
CLEVELAND: Seventeen thoughts for 17 points from Luol Deng in what could’ve been his final game with the Cavs in a 101-93 win over the Magic, their sixth straight victory… 1. Connect the dots with me: Herb Rudoy is Luol Deng’s agent. Rudoy was Zydrunas Ilgauskas’ agent. Chris Grant hired Ilgauskas to be his special assistant and teach him the ways of an NBA front office. Grant had a nice working relationship with Rudoy. Grant was fired two weeks ago. 2. As the Cavaliers continue to listen to trade offers for Deng with Thursday’s trade deadline approaching, it’s important to...
Akron Beacon Journal Feb 20, 2014
Cavs 101, Magic 93: Cavs win sixth straight as focus shifts to trade deadline
CLEVELAND: As Luol Deng finished dressing in the Cavaliers’ locker room following their sixth consecutive victory — a 101-93 win over the Orlando Magic — he began singing a popular song that was fitting on plenty of levels.“Oo-ooh child, things are gonna get easier. Ooh-child, things’ll get brighter.”Things are starting to get a little easier for the Cavs, but they could be changing drastically again for players such as Deng and Jarrett Jack.All of the attention following Wednesday’s victory centered on what the Cavs will or won’t do ahead of today’s 3 p.m. trade deadline....
Orlando Pinstriped Post Feb 19, 2014
Cavaliers 101, Magic 93: Magic fight back from 21-point deficit, lose in final minut
Orlando couldn't completely dig itself out the hole it built itself in the first half against Cleveland. The Orlando Magic fought back from a 21-point deficit, eventually cutting Cleveland's lead to two-points late in the fourth quarter, but were unable to flip the script late as the Cavaliers pulled away, 101-93. The loss is Orlando's 14th consecutive on the road. Kyrie Irving led the Cavaliers with 22 points, seven assists and seven rebounds. Luol Deng added 17 and Tyler Zeller and Tristan Thompson each chipped in 15 points. Arron Afflalo and Nikola Vucevic led Orlando in scoring with...
Detroit Bad Boys Feb 19, 2014
NBA Trade Rumors: Pistons contact Cavs about Deng
Sounds like team was quickly rebuffed. Must have offered Josh Smith. The Detroit Pistons have contacted the Cleveland Cavaliers regarding the availability of Luol Deng, according to Yahoo's Adrian Wojnarowski. Cleveland Cavaliers have made recently acquired forward Luol Deng available as the free-agent-to-be has not given the Cavs' front office any indication he would be willing to sign an extension with the team. The Cavaliers have had conversations with several teams, including Dallas, Detroit and Indiana about Deng, league sources told Yahoo Sports. Nevertheless, there's no traction on...
Plain Dealer Feb 19, 2014
Would the Cleveland Cavaliers trade forward Luol Deng?
While the Cavaliers may be willing to listen to offers for forward Luol Deng, it would be incorrect to say they were looking to trade him, one source tells The Plain Dealer. The NBA's trading deadline is 3 p.m. Thursday. The Cavs have a history of being active at the deadline.
The Point Forward | SI.com Feb 19, 2014
Report: Cavaliers testing the market for recently acquired Luol Deng
Luol Deng’s stay in Cleveland could be rather short. (Glenn James/NBAE via ) That was quick. A little more than a month after acquiring Luol Deng via trade, the Cavaliers are reportedly gauging what Deng might fetch on the trade deadline market, per Brian Windhorst of ESPN.com. The primary concern behind Cleveland’s exploratory discussions, […]
