Luol Deng (hip) will play and start in Wednesday's game against the Hornets.

Deng (hip) will play and start in Wednesday's game against the Hornets, Jason Lieser of The Palm Beach Post reports.

Analysis:

Deng dealt with a hip injury during the preseason but it appears he's ready to go for when it truly matters. He's on tap for another season in Miami as the starting small forward as injury concerns dictate his value on a regular basis.