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Ira Winderman: Thibodeau confirms Kirk Hinrich is out, as well as Deng and Rose. Twitter @IraHeatBeat

Chicago Bulls, Luol Deng, Kirk Hinrich, Derrick Rose, Injuries 

Nick Friedell: Deng did not travel with the team. He and Rose are out. Hinrich is "most likely" out according to Thibs. Twitter @NickFriedell

Chicago Bulls, Luol Deng, Kirk Hinrich, Derrick Rose, Injuries 

KC Johnson: Thibodeau on Deng: "Obviously, he wants to be here. He has to get better first. He has to prioritize his health." #Bulls Twitter @KCJHoop

Chicago Bulls, Luol Deng, Injuries 

Chicago Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau said Luol Deng and Kirk Hinrich are “most likely out” for Monday’s Game 4 against the Miami Heat. In the tight-lipped coach’s world, that translates to out. Chicago Tribune

Chicago Bulls, Tom Thibodeau, Luol Deng, Kirk Hinrich, Injuries 

The Tribune has reported for days that both players’ availability for the remainder of the series is doubtful. And Deng’s comments on Sunday, in which he revealed he still is experiencing headaches or vomiting when he exerts himself, underscore that. Hinrich still has yet to run on his severely bruised left calf since Game 4 of the Bulls’ first-round series against the Nets. Chicago Tribune

Chicago Bulls, Luol Deng, Kirk Hinrich, Injuries 

For the second straight day, Thibodeau wouldn’t comment on the $35,000 fine he received from the NBA for criticizing officials following Game 3. The Bulls will be without Hinrich, Deng and Derrick Rose but will return Nazr Mohammed, who won’t receive any further league discipline after getting ejected from Game 3 for shoving LeBron James. Chicago Tribune

Chicago Bulls, Luol Deng, Kirk Hinrich, Nazr Mohammed, Derrick Rose, Injuries 

Moments after the Bulls coach called Luol Deng "day to day" and left Deng's Game 4 availability open because "hopefully, with another 24 hours he's better," Deng painted a graver picture. "I did some individual work (Saturday) and I started throwing up a little bit. I couldn't finish the workout," Deng said. "I tried to practice (Sunday) and the same thing. I just warmed up and couldn't get through practice. My body, my system is not reacting well to anything I'm doing right now." Chicago Tribune

Chicago Bulls, Luol Deng, Injuries 

Indeed, Deng continues to sound doubtful for the remainder of the series, even though he admitted he talked to Thibodeau about giving "five or 10 minutes or whatever to give these guys a little break." Deng's illness and subsequent serious complications from a spinal tap that necessitated a blood patch to heal have created a long recovery road. "It's not as bad as it was before," Deng said. "But I can't even get through a regular warm-up." Chicago Tribune

Chicago Bulls, Luol Deng, Injuries 

Mike McGraw: I'd say there's no chance Deng plays in Game 4, but Thibs called him day-to-day. Lu said he'd play 5-10 mins if he could. Twitter @McGrawDHBulls

Chicago Bulls, Luol Deng, Injuries 

KC Johnson: Thibodeau said Deng and Hinrich are day-to-day. Neither practiced much. #Bulls Twitter @KCJHoop

Chicago Bulls, Luol Deng, Kirk Hinrich, Injuries 

Derrick Rose, Luol Deng and Kirk Hinrich will miss Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, Chicago Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau said Friday morning. ESPN.com

Chicago Bulls, Luol Deng, Kirk Hinrich, Derrick Rose, Injuries 

Deng spoke to the media Thursday for the first time since undergoing a spinal tap to test for spinal meningitis. He has been in and out of the hospital and said he's lost about 15 pounds due to the flu and complications from the spinal tap. He admitted he was scared about his initial illness and acknowledged he isn't sure if or when he will be able to return. "It's hard, man," Deng said of having to sit out. "We've had a long season. I've played with a lot of injuries. I've went through the wrist [injury] with torn ligaments. I had a fractured thumb, I played with it. I just went through all that to be able to play. I just didn't think something besides an injury would keep me out, and that's what makes it really hard. I don't know what you can do." ESPN.com

Chicago Bulls, Luol Deng, Injuries 

Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng spoke Thursday about his struggle to recover from the side effects of a spinal tap, first saying "I'll be OK" but expressing doubt about if or when he can return to action. Asked after the Bulls' practice when he might be able to play again, Deng first coughed and then said, "I don’t know. I tried to shoot a little bit and I struggled. I couldn’t do it. We’ll see." Deng said he felt "very"weak on what he said was his first day out of the house and out of the hospital. "I haven’t really left my bed much or done much," he said. Chicago Tribune

Chicago Bulls, Luol Deng, Injuries 

Deng said he lost 15 pounds during the ordeal. "It was scary," Deng said. "I never been through anything like that my whole life. It was scary for me, scary for everyone that was around me. I never seen anything like that. I never knew of a spinal tap before that. I didn’t know the reaction or the side effects of it. So I was really scared." Chicago Tribune

Chicago Bulls, Luol Deng, Injuries 

Chris Tomasson: Tom Thibodeau says Derrick Rose, Luol Deng and Kirk Hinrich remain day to day and this loss won't affect their statuses. Twitter @christomasson

Chicago Bulls, Tom Thibodeau, Luol Deng, Kirk Hinrich, Derrick Rose, Injuries 

On the Thursday that Luol Deng will reunite with teammates in Chicago, Kirk Hinrich is scheduled for a second MRI on his severely bruised left calf, two sources said. The initial exam showed damage to muscle fibers, one source said, but the injury is failing to progress, so a second test will determine if a tear has developed. "Kirk has a ways to go," coach Tom Thibodeau said. Chicago Tribune

Chicago Bulls, Tom Thibodeau, Luol Deng, Kirk Hinrich, Injuries 

Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng will miss Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Miami Heat on Wednesday while Kirk Hinrich is considered doubtful, according to Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau. ESPN.com

Chicago Bulls, Tom Thibodeau, Luol Deng, Kirk Hinrich, Injuries 

Chicago Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau said Tuesday that he isn't sure Luol Deng will travel to Miami for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Heat, and Kirk Hinrich said the calf injury that has kept him out of the last four games hasn't changed. It's unlikely either player will be available when the Bulls try to take a 2-0 series lead on Wednesday. ESPN.com

Chicago Bulls, Luol Deng, Kirk Hinrich, Injuries 

Ira Winderman: Deng did not travel, is out for the Bulls for Game 2, with Hinrich doubtful. At this point, Heat might prefer less Butler and Robinson. Twitter @IraHeatBeat

Chicago Bulls, Luol Deng, Kirk Hinrich, Injuries 

Nick Friedell: Deng not with Bulls. Thibs isn't sure if he will even travel to Miami Twitter @NickFriedell

Chicago Bulls, Luol Deng, Injuries