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• Luol Deng Opens Up About Trying to Sue Bulls After Misdiagnosis
Luol Deng has opened up about the terrifying ordeal of getting misdiagnosed after suffering an illness during the 2013 playoffs while playing for the Bulls. “If you remember, that year we went to the playoffs, the year that D. Rose got hurt,” Deng said recently on the Knuckleheads Podcast. “We were playing Brooklyn, and there […] The post Luol Deng Opens Up About Trying to Sue Bu...2024
• Building the Foundation: Luol Deng and Royal Ivey on the Rise of South Sudan’s National Basketball Team

This story appears in SLAM 251. Shop here. South Sudan, the youngest country in the world, is, as I write this, the proud home of a national basketball team hooping in the Paris Olympics, an outrageous accomplishment for a strife-ridden nation that has only existed since 2011. Even if this program was led by people […] The post Building the Foundation: Luol Deng and Royal Ivey on the Rise of...2024
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• How did Luol Deng turn South Sudan basketball into a threat?

As a nation, South Sudan is only 13 years old. Their basketball team is made up of players who grew up all over the world, and rarely together. But they're one of the more intriguing men's basketball teams at the Paris Olympics....2024
• Luol Deng Responds to Insulting Comments on South Sudan Olympic Team
South Sudan Basketball Federation president Luol Deng has responded to the offensive comments that were made about the South Sudan Olympic team. He specifically names Paul Pierce and Gilbert Arenas. “I’m not upset or angry at these ignorant remarks made by my former colleagues; I was more disappointed to see them coming from two individuals […] The post Luol Deng Responds to Insulting ...2024
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• Men’s Olympic basketball teams at 2024 Paris games, ranked by gold medal chances

Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images Let’s rank every men’s basketball team at the 2024 Paris Olympics by their gold medal chances. USA Basketball can no longer claim to be the single dominant international force it once was in the men’s division. Poor showings at the last two FIBA World Cup competitions — a seventh place finish in 2019 and a fourth place finish in 2023 — sho...2024
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• Luol Deng Explains Importance of Basketball in South Sudan
Former NBA star Luol Deng saw nothing but negativity about his home country South Sudan when he was growing up and now he is a part of a big change. The national South Sudan basketball team have made history not once, but twice in recent days. First, by winning their first-ever FIBA Basketball World Cup […] The post Luol Deng Explains Importance of Basketball in South Sudan appeared first on...2023

• NBA denies Lakers' career-ending injury exemption application on money owed to Luol Deng, per report
The Lakers tried and failed to create extra breathing room under the cap...2020
• Lakers Apply to Have Luol Deng’s Cap Hit Removed
The Los Angeles Lakers have applied to have Luol Deng’s cap hit removed from their books, citing a career-ending injury, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. If successful, the franchise can rid itself of the $5 million cap hit it faces this offseason and next season as a result of their decision to waive him […] The post Lakers Apply to Have Luol Deng’s Cap Hit Removed appear...2020
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• Luol Deng rips former Bulls GM Gar Forman
In an interview with Carol Tshabalala, former Chicago Bulls small forward Luol Deng went off on ex-Chicago general manager Gar Forman. Forman chose to trade Deng to the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 2013-14 season after Derrick Rose suffered his second major knee injury. This came after Deng and head coach Tom Thibodeau told Forman that […] The post Luol Deng rips former Bulls GM Gar Forman...2020
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• Lakers forward Luol Deng has surgery on pectoral muscle
Los Angeles Lakers forward Luol Deng has undergone surgery to repair his right pectoral muscle....2017
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• Los Angeles Lakers forward Luol Deng has surgery on pectoral muscle
EL SEGUNDO, California (AP) -- Los Angeles Lakers forward Luol Deng has undergone surgery to repair his right pectoral muscle....2017
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• LA Lakers forward Luol Deng has surgery on pectoral muscle
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) Los Angeles Lakers forward Luol Deng has undergone surgery to repair his right pectoral muscle....2017
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• Lakers forward Luol Deng undergoes surgery on right pectoral muscle
Deng is expected to be recovered in time to participate in training camp...2017
• Luol Deng undergoes pectoral muscle surgery
Lakers forward Luol Deng underwent successful surgery this morning to repair his right pectoral muscle. The Lakers say Deng is expected to make a full recovery by the start of 2017-18 training camp. The Lakers were just 26-56 this season, which was the third worst record in the league. Deng was signed for big money, making $18 [...]...2017
• Luol Deng Undergoes Successful Surgery
Luol Deng underwent successful surgery this morning to repair his right pectoral muscle....2017
• Bulls bounce back with 115-109 win in Charlotte
By Sam Smith Maybe the ship ain't be sinkin'. That it may have been thrown a lifeline by Rajon Rondo and Nikola Mirotic only makes this rough and rocky cruise that much more strange. "It was a beautiful thing to watch," said Bulls coach Fred Hoiberg. That being the Bulls ship, to paraphrase Michael Ray Richard's famous onetime declaration of a season going under, that suddenly was full steam ahead...2017
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• How the Suns became the NBA sleeping giant they were always destined to be
Photo by Barry Gossage / NBAE via Getty Images The Phoenix Suns are finally realizing the potential the franchise always had. Near the end of the American Civil War, following early settlements by Native Americans, Mormon missionaries, and Mexican immigrants, a prospector named Jack Swilling traveled south from communities in Arizona’s Vulture Mountains to the Salt River Valley and what wo...2023
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• Everything That's on the Line in Miami Heat-Toronto Raptors Game 7
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• Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat Keep Evolving Together in Order to Breed Success
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• Dwyane Wade's New Contract Is Perfect Scenario for Both Star SG and Miami Heat
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• Deng, D-Wade, Understand Derrick Rose's Plight, and the Price Paid for Playing
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2024
"South Sudan South Sudan is in the Olympics for the first time ever with a roster put together by former Chicago Bulls All-Star forward Luol Deng."

2023
"” From 2005-2010, effectively the entirety of Nash’s prime, Sarver got rid of the rights to everyone from Luol Deng to Rajon Rondo to Serge Ibaka in the name of saving money."

2022
"Bulls Host Fireside Chat with Luol Deng and Lymari Media"

2021
"No it’s not a returning ex-star trying to chase a ring – it’s Luol Deng."

2020
"In an interview with Carol Tshabalala, former Chicago Bulls small forward Luol Deng went off on ex-Chicago general manager Gar Forman."

2019
"” A former general manager in Cleveland and Atlanta, Ferry did excellent work reshaping the Hawks roster, but he saw his time with the team come to an end after he read an offensive comment from a scouting report on Luol Deng out loud during a conference call."

2018
"Luol Deng sat in the Lakers locker room Friday while outside his Lakers teammates played his Bulls successors."

2017
"The post Luol Deng Seeking Trade or Buyout From Lakers appeared first on SLAMonline."

2016
"EL SEGUNDO – The Los Angeles Lakers have signed guard Jordan Clarkson, forward Luol Deng, and center Ivica Zubac, it was"

2015
"Luol Deng exercised his player option."

2014
"The post DeMar DeRozan Drops Luol Deng to the Floor With Spin Move (VIDEO) appeared first on SLAMonline."

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• Khaman Maluach Named To South Sudan Roster At 16

Khaman Maluach has been named to the FIBA World Cup roster of South Sudan at the age of 16, making him the third-youngest player in the event's history. The 7-foot-2 Maluach is a member of the NBA Africa Academy in Senegal, which he joined as a high school freshman in 2021, two years after he started playing basketball seriously while living in Uganda. Maluach, who is slated to graduate high schoo...2023
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• 2004 NBA re-draft: The way it should have been
HoopsHype re-drafts the 2004 NBA Draft class, led by great players like Dwight Howard, Luol Deng and Andre Iguodala....2023
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• Can Lakers put a 3rd star around LeBron James, Anthony Davis?
If the Los Angeles Lakers want to form a Big Three featuring LeBron James and Anthony Davis, general manager Rob Pelinka will have to get creative on the trade wires. The Lakers only have five players guaranteed to be on the books for 2021-22, plus $5 million deferred for Luol Deng, the salary for the […] The post Can Lakers put a 3rd star around LeBron James, Anthony Davis? appeared first o...2021
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• Lakers get denied by NBA over $10,000.000 owed to Luol Deng
The Los Angeles Lakers‘ application to exclude Luol Deng’s salary from their books has been denied by the league. The Purple and Gold still owe him over $10 million over the next two seasons. To recall, Deng signed a hefty four-year, $72 million contract with the Lakers in the summer of 2016. It was a […] The post Lakers get denied by NBA over $10,000.000 owed to Luol Deng appear...2020
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• Report: Lakers apply to exclude Luol Deng’s salary from cap/luxury tax

The Lakers stretched Luol Deng in 2018 with eyes on landing another star in 2019 to complement LeBron James....2020
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• Report: Lakers request NBA to get Luol Deng’s $5 million salary through 2022 off books
The Los Angeles Lakers still owe the recently retired Luol Deng $5 million for next season and 2021-22, and they’re hoping to get that money off the books in order to create a bit more financial flexibility moving forward, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Specifically, the Lakers are requesting “a career-ending […] The post Report: Lakers request NBA to ge...2020
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• Updates from Deng's Former Teammates

Bulls fans got to says thanks and offer a bon voyage Wednesday to longtime Bulls forward Luol Deng...2019
• Bulls Grab 109-89 Win Over Pistons

On a night where Luol Deng was honored, after signing a one-day contract to retire as a Bull earlie...2019

• South Sudan, Japan Earn Olympic Berths
South Sudan earned an Olympic berth after defeating Angola 101-78 in the FIBA World Cup. The team went 3-2 in the tournament, becoming the highest-ranked World Cup team from Africa. "It's an unbelievable story. It's an underdog story that, not just for the South Sudanese, not just for Africa, but for the rest of the world. It's a feel-good story that majority of people can relate to. It's such a u...2023
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• Tom Thibodeau’s old tricks might have saved the Knicks’ season in Game 5
Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images You better be in great shape if you play for Thibs. When you coach for long enough, you usually develop an easily identifiable tendency that you end up being known for. Gregg Popovich is known for taking timeouts extremely early in a quarter. Quin Synder is known for looking like a mad scientist on the sidelines. Steve Nash is known for th...2023
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• Lakers Apply to Have Luol Deng’s Cap Hit Removed
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• Luol Deng agreed to give up $7.5 million contract buyout with Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday morning agreed to a contract buyout with veteran forward Luol Deng after months of speculation concerning his long-term future.According to Adrian Wojnarowski and Ramona Shelburne of ESPN, Deng walked away from $7.5 million of the $36.8 million left on the final two years of his deal to become a free agent. This decision shows a great desire from Deng to move on ...2018
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• Report: Lakers, Luol Deng reach buyout
The Los Angeles Lakers and Luol Deng are finally parting ways. But it’s going to come at a cost. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, they’ve reached a buyout agreement: This is good news for the Lakers, though. Already looking at $25 million in cap space ahead of the 2019-20 season, this move raises that to $36 million. Deng, who is 33 years old, still has two years remaining on his four-y...2018
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• Luol Deng just wants a chance
Luol Deng just wants a chance to play basketball again.Deng, who is already 33 years old, is still under contract for two more years with the Los Angeles Lakers. He’s already been under contract for two, making just north of $35 million despite playing in only 57 games over the past two seasons. And it’s not like his numbers jump off the page either. Averaging 26.3 minutes per game the past two ye...2018
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• Bulls bounce back with 115-109 win in Charlotte
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• Luol Deng Injury: Updates on Lakers Star's Wrist and Return
2017

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• Brandon Ingram Has Started Turning the Corner for Los Angeles Lakers
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• When Focused, Julius Randle Is Los Angeles Lakers' Best Player
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• Wizards narrowing search for new head of basketball operations
After the Wizards fired Ernie Grunfeld with eight days left in the regular season, updates on their search for a new head of basketball operations were few and far between for the next several weeks. However, that changed this week. According to various reports, three candidates to replace Grunfeld were in Washington to interview with the Wizards on Tuesday. According to Candace Buckner of The Was...2019
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• Kawhi Leonard will never play for the Lakers
There is a growing sense among NBA fans that Kawhi Leonard eventually joining the Los Angeles Lakers is inevitable. Let’s nip that one in the bud right now: it is never going to happen. Leonard may one day end up in Los Angeles. If that is the case, it will be as a member of the Clippers.The why of that certainty comes down the cold reality of the NBA salary cap. Right now, the Lakers have around ...2018
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• Lakers’ Luol Deng posts letter: “I am a proud refugee”
Deng has support, the NBA family has universally condemned Trump's travel ban....2017
• Lakers’ Luol Deng draws from refugee experience in powerful response to travel ban
Los Angeles Lakers forward and South Sudan native Luol Deng posted a statement on Twitter Monday condemning the recent immigration ban that was put in place by President Donald Trump.The temporary ban restricts entrance to the United States for all refugees and people from seven Muslim-majority countries, including Sudan.Deng fled Sudan, going to Egypt and then the UK before becoming a British cit...2017
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• Hawks discipline GM for racial remark
Atlanta Hawks general manager Wes Wilcox has been disciplined by the organization for a racially charged joke he made at a season ticket holder event in December, according to ESPN. Wilcox was answering questions at an event called “Chalk Talk” when the questions got a little contentious regarding the direction of the team. The general manager then reportedly responded by saying he had “a black wi...2017
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• Hawks GM Wes Wilcox Makes Racially Insensitive Joke at Fan Event
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• When Focused, Julius Randle Is Los Angeles Lakers' Best Player
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• Amar'e Stoudemire to Hapoel Jerusalem: Latest Contract Details, Reaction
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• Early-Summer Returns Show Lakers That Post-Kobe Era Could Be a Lot of Fun
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• Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat Keep Evolving Together in Order to Breed Success
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• Dwyane Wade Re-Signs with Heat: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction
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• Hassan Whiteside Has Gone from Novelty to Necessity for Miami Heat
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• 52-Year-Old Hakeem Olajuwon Hits 'Dream Shake' Jumper in NBA Africa Game
2015

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• Lakers Sign Clarkson, Deng, and Zubac
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• NBA Africa Game 2015: Score and Twitter Reaction from Team Africa vs. Team World
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• Dwyane Wade's New Contract Is Perfect Scenario for Both Star SG and Miami Heat
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• After All the Conjecture, Playoffs Will Reveal What Matters Most to Kevin Love
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• NBA Schedule 2016-17: Team-by-Team Record Predictions and Playoff Odds
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• NBA Schedule 2015-16: Team-by-Team Record Predictions and Playoff Odds
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• Amar'e Stoudemire Signing Is Yet Another Shrewd Move for Heat in Post-LeBron Era
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• Chicago Bulls Are Wise to Put Derrick Rose on the 'Dwyane Wade Plan' for Now
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• Miami Heat's Season-Opening Win More Significant Than Most
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• Luol Deng Opens Up About Trying to Sue Bulls After Misdiagnosis
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• How the Suns became the NBA sleeping giant they were always destined to be
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• Luol Deng agreed to give up $7.5 million contract buyout with Lakers
2018

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• Timberwolves could reportedly look to add Luol Deng and Joakim Noah
Fresh off their first playoff appearance since 2003-04, the Minnesota Timberwolves have not necessarily been active heading into free agency.Previous reports earlier this offseason indicated that Minnesota might very well look to make a major move during the summer. Some speculation — since pretty much thrown out altogether — indicated that said move could include trading Karl-Anthony Towns. That’...2018
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• Five key offseason questions the Lakers must answer
Incredibly, prior to their recent playoff drought, the Lakers had never missed the postseason for more than two consecutive years. The current streak is now up to five straight non-playoff seasons. While this stretch of futility is certainly a source of angst for Lakers fans and many in the organization, the team has taken the right approach to roster-building since new president of basketball ope...2018
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• Luol Deng simulates games while watching in training room
Luol Deng has only made one regular-season appearance for the Los Angeles Lakers in 2017-18, but the veteran has played dozens of games in his mind.Bill Plaschke of the Los Angeles Times revealed Deng heads to a training room and simulates being on the court while games are happening.“When there’s action, he runs on a treadmill. When there’s a timeout, he stops. When the whistle blows, he runs aga...2018
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• Lakers forward Luol Deng undergoes surgery on right pectoral muscle
2017
• Luol Deng undergoes pectoral muscle surgery
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• Building the Foundation: Luol Deng and Royal Ivey on the Rise of South Sudan’s National Basketball Team
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• Luol Deng agreed to give up $7.5 million contract buyout with Lakers
2018

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• Timberwolves could reportedly look to add Luol Deng and Joakim Noah
2018

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• Hawks GM Wes Wilcox Makes Racially Insensitive Joke at Fan Event
2017

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• Early-Summer Returns Show Lakers That Post-Kobe Era Could Be a Lot of Fun
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• NBA Free Agency 2016: Live Updates, Rumors and Signings for July 4
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