Deng says wrist 'feels great': Chicago F Luol Deng scored 19 points in 35 minutes of playing time during the Bulls' 108-87 victory over New Jersey on Monday night. Deng, who was playing in his second outing since returning from seven-game absence because of a wrist injury, hit 8 of 14 attempts, including 3 of 5 from 3-point range. He also added two rebounds, two assists and two steals as Chicago built 62-37 halftime advantage. (Updated 02/07/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 2/12/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Deng has played 76 combined minutes in his two games back from the injury and has not had an issue with the wrist or his conditioning. "It feels great," he told ESPN.com after the game. "It was my wrist, so I did a lot of running while I was off, but conditioning-wise I'm still there. I might be a little bit [winded], but I'm not feeling it at all." With his health seemingly not a major concern, consider Deng a solid Fantasy option in all formats. (Updated 02/07/2012).
02/10/2012 21:47 Minus Rose, Bulls pound Bobcats
Joakim Noah had 17 points and 14 rebounds, Carlos Boozer scored 16 points and the Chicago Bulls throttled the Charlotte Bobcats 95-64 Friday night despite the absence of reigning MVP Derrick Rose.
02/06/2012 22:22 Bulls beat down Nets sans-Rose
Carlos Boozer scored 24 points and the Chicago Bulls beat the New Jersey Nets 109-87 Monday night.
02/04/2012 23:01 Rose, Deng help Bulls outlast Bucks
Derrick Rose scored 21 points and had 13 assists and Luol Deng added 21 points in his return after missing seven games due to injury, as the Chicago Bulls easily beat the Milwaukee Bucks 113-90 Saturday night.
02/01/2012 21:29 Iguodala, Sixers cruise over Rose, Bulls
Andre Iguodala helped the Philadelphia 76ers stamp themselves as a rising threat in the East, scoring 19 points and grabbing nine rebounds in a 98-82 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night.
Luol Deng became a more well-rounded player last season and proved to be a solid No. 2 scorer behind Derrick Rose while helping lead the Bulls to the Eastern Conference Finals. While his rebounds fell off a bit, he still averaged more than 17 points per contest and became a serious threat from behind the arc. He shot 34.5 percent from the 3-point line, making 115. He made just 101 in his first six seasons in the NBA. He also proved to be healthy for the first time in years, playing in all 82 regular season games in 2010-11. His jump-shooting ability fits well with Rose's prowess for driving to the lane and kicking it out so Fantasy owners should expect more of the same from the 26-year-old in 2011-12. He could easily post close to 18 points with anywhere from 5-8 rebounds per game while shooting for a respectable average from the field. Don't underestimate his ability to chip in with a few steals and blocks as well. Deng can fill up the stat sheet on a nightly basis and will be counted on to do most of the scoring when Rose is on the bench so consider him a No. 2 Fantasy F on Draft Day. (Updated 8/28/11)
