Lakers' Luol Deng: Upgraded to probable

Deng (knee) has been upgraded to probable for Tuesday's preseason game against the Trail Blazers, Tania Ganguli of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Analysis:

Initially listed as questionable for the contest, Deng evidently showed some progress in his recovery from a bruised left knee during Tuesday's morning shootaround. A final call on Deng's status likely won't come until close to game time, but it looks like he's on track to play after missing the previous two exhibitions.