Luol Deng (wrist) will play Thursday against the Clippers, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports.

Deng (wrist) will play Thursday against the Clippers, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports. He will not start in the game, however.

Analysis:

Deng was initially ruled doubtful Wednesday, but went through shootaround Thursday and was later expected to play. That report has now been confirmed, but he won't start as he wasexpected to earlier, leaving his minutes in question.