Luol Deng done for year?
The Chicago Bulls currently sit in seventh place in the Eastern Conference after last night's victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. They are 3 1/2 games ahead of the ninth-seeded Charlotte.
The Bulls have three games (and the Bobcats have four games) remaining. So, if either the Bulls win (or the Bobcats lose) any of their remaining games, the Bulls clinch a playoff berth.
However, Bulls general manager John Paxson announced yesterday that they won't have Luol Deng for their remaining three regular-season games or any of their first-round playoff games.
Deng, who hasn't played since February 28th, has a stress fracture in his right tibia.
The Bulls have three games (and the Bobcats have four games) remaining. So, if either the Bulls win (or the Bobcats lose) any of their remaining games, the Bulls clinch a playoff berth.
However, Bulls general manager John Paxson announced yesterday that they won't have Luol Deng for their remaining three regular-season games or any of their first-round playoff games.
Deng, who hasn't played since February 28th, has a stress fracture in his right tibia.
"It's just best for Luol," coach Vinny Del Negro said. "He has been trying to come back, but he's having setbacks here and there. It's just the smart thing to do right now. We'll continue to re-evaluate it. But right now, we'll let him get some rest and move forward."Deng ranked fourth on the team in scoring average (14.1 ppg) and fifth on the team in rebounding average (6.0 rpg).
