Luol Deng (hip) will not play Friday, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Deng is nursing a hip injury and won't play in Friday's preseason contest against the Pelicans, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Analysis:

Deng's ailment is listed as a minor one, so it doesn't appear to be anything that will interfere with his availability for the regular season. The veteran projects to start at small forward after averaging 14.0 points and 5.2 rebounds in 72 starts last season.