Luol Deng

The NBA has denied the Lakers' request to exclude the salary of retired forward Luol Deng from salary cap, luxury tax and hard-cap calculations according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. 

Deng signed a one-day contract with the Bulls on Thursday and will retire from professional basketball.

Deng (Achilles) won't play Tuesday against Toronto.

Deng (Achilles) is out Sunday against the Thunder.