Just a short time ago, free agent forward Luol Deng agreed to a two year/$20 million dollar contract to join the Heat. Deng will basically replace Lebron at the same position, although obviously not on the same level. This is still a good signing for the Heat because Deng is no lame on the court and besides the big name free agents teams were after him just as much. The deal includes a option for Deng on the second year if he wanted to again be a free agent. The Heat are doing all they can to still put a solid team on the floor and compete.
NBA: Heat President Pat Riley Meeting With Luol Deng in Chicago
LeBron James wants the Miami Heat to add key pieces to the team in order for him to return. They’ve already missed out on Kyle Lowry and Marcin Gortat and the clock is running down. Now they’re going after Luol Deng.
NBA: Cavaliers Have Little to No Chance of Re-Signing Luol Deng
Luol Deng was traded from the Chicago Bulls to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Andrew Bynum. Deng is clearly unhappy with the new situation and has already said publicly that the Cavs are a mess. Deng will be a free agent this summer and it looks like there’s no chance he’ll be returning to Cleveland.
NBA: Luol Deng Says the Cleveland Cavaliers Are a ‘Mess’
The Cleveland Cavaliers were expected to be much better this year and make it to the playoffs but so far they have a 16-31 record with the 11th spot in the Eastern Conference. They traded troubled center Andrew Bynum to the Chicago Bulls for Luol Deng which should’ve helped things but Deng says the Cavs are a complete mess.
NBA: Joakim Noah Says Luol Deng Trade ‘Definitely Hurt’
When Chicago moved Luol Deng to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for Andrew Bynum and Draft picks—so just cap relief and picks, essentially—it was expected that some of the guys on the Bulls wouldn’t be too happy. Big man Joakim Noah was honest about the hurt he felt, but also said he’s since learned he needs to move on.
NBA: Cavs Trade Andrew Bynum To The Bulls [Details]
Late last night the Andrew Bynum deal was finally done — and no, Pau Gasol was not involved. Andrew Bynum was traded to the Bulls for Luol Deng & draft picks. Hit the jump for full details…
