Luol Deng Listed As Out
- Updated: January 17, 2017
According to Chris Mannix of the Vertical, Los Angeles Lakers forward Luol Deng will miss tonight’s game due to a sprained wrist.
Luol Deng is out tonight for the Lakers, per team. Sprained right wrist.
— Chris Mannix (@ChrisMannixYS) January 18, 2017
The Los Angeles Lakers reported the news on their official Twitter account.
Luol Deng (sprained right wrist) will not play tonight.
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) January 18, 2017
Deng is a former first round pick of the Phoenix Suns in the 2004 NBA draft. He has spent time with the Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Miami Heat before joining the Lakers.
So far this season Deng is averaging a career low 8 points per game to go along with a career low 39% from the field. Los Angeles will take on the Denver Nuggets who are coming off a nice win against the Orlando Magic.
Lakers rookie Brandon Ingram will start for Deng tonight. As more information surfaces on the Lakers and their injuries we will keep you up to date.
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