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Luol Deng has been totally deleted from the Los Angeles Lakers’ rotation and future plans. Both Deng and the team have acknowledged that a deal has to be made to appease both sides, but it’s still a work in progress. However, it appears that the veteran forward’s contract is so unappealing that no team is […]

Luol Deng, once a viable contributor for the Chicago Bulls, has become a forgotten member of the Los Angeles Lakers. Normally, players don’t discuss the trade rumors attached to them, but Deng made an exception in Chicago when the Lakers battled the Bulls. According to Bill Oram of the Orange County Register, Deng is still […]

The Los Angeles Lakers plan to be major players in free agency this offseason as they intend to go for not one but two max players. However, they’d need to shed a significant amount of salary, preferably Luol Deng’s onerous contract, in order to fit two max contracts into their cap. Enter the Dallas Mavericks, […]

It looks like veteran forward Luol Deng will be serving the Purple and Gold for the entire duration of this season. It’s not a secret that the Lakers are fixated on finding ways to open up some extra cap space in order to put the team in a more favorable position to lure star free […]

The Los Angeles Lakers fully intend to part ways with veteran forward Luol Deng when given the right opportunity. Deng wants to continue playing and will only get the chance on another NBA squad since he’s fallen out of the rotation in Los Angeles. Unfortunately for the Lakers, finding a way to trade Deng has […]

The road to success of the Minnesota Timberwolves wouldn’t have been the same without the downfall of the Chicago Bulls. Even though the clearance in the Windy City took more than two years, at the end of the day it was clear at which direction the winds were blowing. After being fired by Chicago’s management, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have made it clear that once the right situation comes around that they’ll be parting ways with Luol Deng one way or another. Deng wants out of Los Angeles because he’s fallen out of Luke Walton’s rotation and even though both sides want to make this happen, it may not be […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Luol Deng has recently made it known that he would like to be moved elsewhere. Prior to the 2017-18 NBA season, it was speculated that the veteran would essentially be relegated to a leadership role for this young Lakers team after a rough first year in Los Angeles. However, Deng still has yet to […]

It’s no secret that Los Angeles Lakers forward Luol Deng wants out of L.A. in order to get more playing time. The Lakers are trying to accommodate the veteran’s request and are looking for a possible trade.  According to the Orange County Register’s Bill Oram, though, that’s proving to be a difficult task, with the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have recently been on somewhat of a roll, having won their past two games, and climbing back to .500 for the season. Through 10 games so far, it has been very clear that they have embraced the youth movement, and only having Brook Lopez part of their rotation who’s aged 30 […]

The third highest-paid player on the Los Angeles Lakers is no longer in the team’s rotation. Apparently, head coach Luke Walton won’t be using veteran forward Luol Deng unless he has to this season. Walton said the following about his plans for Deng moving forward, via Bill Oram of the OC Register. “As of now he’s […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently in the longest playoff drought in franchise history, having been out of the postseason picture in four consecutive seasons. With that in mind, veteran forward Luol Deng recently told James Walters of the Daily Star that the Lakers’ primary goal for this upcoming season is to make the playoffs. […]

Basketball has had a tremendous impact on people outside of the United States. As the game has expanded its borders over the years, it has brought diverse communities from countries all over the world together. The impact the NBA has had, not only in the United States but internationally, is evident as the league has […]

Los Angeles Lakers part owner Jeanie Buss had made the huge decision to part ways with her brother, Jim Buss, who was the president of basketball operations, and general manager Mitch Kupchak. There were many reasons leading to Buss cleaning house in the front office. One of which appears to be the signing of both Luol […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off another disappointing season missing the playoffs for the fourth straight year, extending the longest playoff drought in franchise history. With that in mind, the Lakers’ new management is looking to make improvements to the team ahead of next season. However, Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical is reporting that […]

Atlanta Hawks GM Wes Wilcox held a December Chalk Talk event with 200 season ticket holders to answer their questions. During the meeting, the ticket holders voiced their displeasure about the team’s overall performance and how coach Mike Budenholzer is running the team. Wilcox responded with a statement that was perceived as racially insensitive to season […]

A young Los Angeles Lakers core was in dire need of veteran leadership this offseason after the hiring of new head coach Luke Walton, making investment into proven veterans a priority prior to the 2016-17 season. The front office spent a pretty penny for 30-year-old center Timofey Mozgov, signing him to a four-year, $64 million contract. […]

Trade rumors seem to have been surfacing much earlier this season than in recent years. Before the season even began, San Antonio Spurs big man LaMarcus Aldridge dealt with trade rumors that were unfounded. There are always rumors, but many of them never come to fruition although they never stop coming. Recently, Los Angeles Lakers forward Luol […]

Luol Deng may not have been one of the most-sought after free agents this year, but the Los Angeles Lakers still made a move on him early in the summer to secure his services. With already 12 seasons under his belt, the team felt that the 31-year-old is the addition they needed to bring in; a veteran presence […]

The Miami Heat held its annual Red, White, and Pink game on Monday night. The game started a bit late due to Hassan Whiteside taking selfies with fans on the court, but more on that later. Fans were able to see their team before the official start of the season, and most importantly, it allowed the Heat organization to […]

The Lakers’ young core has received nothing less than praise for their offseason work ethic and willingness to mature. General Manager Mitch Kupchak and the coaching staff have praised the young core for their work ethic this summer, and now the team’s veteran players are starting to take notice. Signing Luol Deng this summer was important to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers selected Brandon Ingram as their second overall draft pick this offseason to add a boost to their already young core. With that young core already in place and expectations high for the lottery pick, the Lakers can bring Ingram along more slowly than might be expected to he can more easily […]

On Sunday morning, the country woke up to a very tragic news about Florida Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez. The two-time MLB all-star was killed in a boating accident. He was only 24-years-old. Known for his passion and intensity when playing, the 2013 NL Rookie of the Year’s boat was recovered around 3 a.m. after it […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are finally moving forward. After a few years waiting for legend Kobe Bryant‘s retirement, they are looking for a fresh new start. The team added a few veterans to their young core such as Timofey Mozgov and Luol Deng to help balance the roster. They have taken steps in the right […]

New Los Angeles Lakers addition Luol Deng is paying it forward to the community by hosting a camp for the top high school basketball players in London, called the DENGTOP50 camp. Born in Wau, Sudan, the 31-year old small forward has held the camp for three years running at the London Crystal Palace National Sports Centre. Deng moved […]

Luke Walton has a good problem on hand, but it could also affect his team’s future. In front of him are two incredibly solid options at the small forward spot. Brandon Ingram’s selection as the second overall pick comes with huge expectations, while Luol Deng is a new acquisition that comes with a hefty price […]

The Lakers have a nice young core this year under head coach Luke Walton. They didn’t have the season last year they were hoping for and are now looking to have a much improved season. New head coach Luke Walton most likely has a starting lineup he’d like to see to start the season, but […]

Larry Nance Jr. was only drafted into the NBA by the Los Angeles Lakers a year ago but he has already seen many come and go around him. The team has had its difficulties on and off the court, but Nance wants to forget about the problems and move forward. The Wyoming graduate is seemingly […]

The Los Angeles Lakers had a decent showing in this year’s free agency, acquiring Timofey Mozgov and Luol Deng to accompany the likes of Brandon Ingram. What is so special about this year is the amount of cap space they have saved for next years free agency,  which is loaded with talent. With the ability to free up […]

Tom Thibodeau left the Chicago Bulls in the May of 2015 under tense circumstances. His relationship with the front office had broken down and the hope invested in the team’s core had disintegrated. A change in coaching staff was deemed necessary. When he joined the Bulls in 2010, Thibodeau found a way to win big […]

Luol Deng has been trying to find his home in the NBA ever since he was traded from the Chicago Bulls in 2014. For the past two years that home has been the Miami Heat. Deng helped in trying to fill the void that LeBron James left after deciding to go back to the Cleveland […]

After grabbing their first player shortly after the NBA free agency period began, the Los Angeles Lakers have now reached an agreement to sign Luol Deng to a four year $72 million dollar deal. Free agent Luol Deng has reached agreement on a four-year, $72 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, league sources tell […]

If Luol Deng had any reservations that Spoelstra is a patient man, he doesn’t anymore. When it comes to winning a game, Coach Spo has no chill. The Miami Heat found themselves down by two possessions in overtime and Deng, responsible for inbounding the ball, seemed to take his time. For Coach Spo, he didn’t […]

The  Toronto Raptors led by – DeMarre Carroll (21 points,) and Jonas Valanciunas  (15 points 12 rebounds) defeated the Miami Heat 96-92 in overtime on Thursday night, heading back to Miami 1-1. Valanciunas scored 11 points and grabbed seven rebounds in the fourth quarter and overtime while Demar DeRozan chipped in 20 points, Kyle Lowry 18 points, and Terrence Ross 10 […]