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Lakers' Luol Deng: Probable for opener

Deng is nursing a left knee bruise, but is considered probable for Wednesday's season opener against the Rockets, Mark Medina of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Analysis:

Deng was held out of the preseason finale last Friday against the Suns while recovering from the injury, but it was likely a day off for maintenance more than anything else. Assuming the veteran is indeed cleared to play Wednesday, he'll slot in as the starting small forward, with rookie Brandon Ingram picking up most of the reserve minutes behind him.

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