Luol Deng (arm) is expected to play in Wednesday's game against the Hornets, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports.

Deng (arm) is expected to play in Wednesday's game against the Hornets, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports.

Analysis:

Deng took a hit to his elbow during Tuesday's game against the Rockets, but apparently the issue won't be enough to prevent him from suiting up just one night later. The Heat's offseason addition is expected to start at his usual small forward position versus the Hornets, who will be without Deng's originally projected counterpart Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (chest) Wednesday.