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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 

Luol Deng: So proud of my team man, this bed might be good luck after all. #SeeRed #Holdat http://instagram.com/p/Y_kt7YmvOM/ Twitter @LuolDeng9

Chicago Bulls, Luol Deng 

The Chicago Bulls will be without Luol Deng, Derrick Rose and possibly Kirk Hinrich for Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinal against the Miami Heat on Monday, but Rose said he is not ruling out playing at some point in the series. Rose said Monday that his status is "still up in the air. I might have a chance," although coach Tom Thibodeau ruled him out for Game 1. Asked about Rose's availability for the series, Thibodeau said "we'll see." ESPN.com

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

Following his team’s victory at the Barclays Center, Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau was predictably vague about the status of two injured veteran starters, floor general Kirk Hinrich and All-Star small forward Luol Deng, saying both players were “day-to-day.” While Deng said from his Twitter account Saturday evening that he would see his teammates in Miami, in advance of Monday's Game 1 against the Heat, that won’t occur Sunday. CSN Chicago

Chicago Bulls, Luol Deng, Kirk Hinrich, Injuries 

Aggrey Sam: According to a person with direct knowledge of the situation, Luol Deng didn't travel to Miami and isn't with the Bulls as of Sunday night. Twitter @CSNBullsInsider

Chicago Bulls, Luol Deng, Injuries 

Aggrey Sam: He went back to the emergency room in Chicago this morning. Twitter @CSNBullsInsider

Chicago Bulls, Luol Deng, Injuries 

Luol Deng will be back with his teammates by Sunday night. Whether he plays Monday night in Game 1 of the Bulls-Heat Eastern Conference semifinals remains questionable. "He's day-to-day," coach Tom Thibodeau said late Saturday in New York. Deng was released from Rush University Medical Center Saturday afternoon and was scheduled to fly here on Sunday. The Bulls took the day off, gathering for a team meeting and film session at a downtown hotel. Chicago Tribune

Chicago Bulls, Luol Deng, Injuries 

Luol Deng: So fu****g proud of my team, it's been a rough 4 days for me but this makes everything better. See you guys in miami. #SeeRed #Holdat Twitter @LuolDeng9

Chicago Bulls, Luol Deng 

Shams Charania: Bulls forward Luol Deng has been released from the hospital and is currently on his way home, source tells RealGM. Twitter @ShamsCharania

Chicago Bulls, Luol Deng, Injuries 

Luol Deng remains at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago after experiencing complications from the spinal tap administered to test for viral meningitis and obviously won’t play in Saturday’s Game 7. “He’s still not feeling well, so that’s a concern,” coach Tom Thibodeau said. Chicago Tribune

Chicago Bulls, Tom Thibodeau, Luol Deng, Injuries 

Luol Deng: As a result of the spinal tap I suffered the worst headache I've ever experienced and been the weakest I've ever felt. Twitter @LuolDeng9

Chicago Bulls, Luol Deng, Injuries 

Luol Deng: It really upsets me that everyone thinks I would miss a game bc of the flu. I've played a lot of games w the flu in my career. Twitter @LuolDeng9

Chicago Bulls, Luol Deng, Injuries 

Luol Deng: Yesterday I was unable to walk or even get out of bed. I made it to the UC and was sent home. This morning my symptoms worsened. Twitter @LuolDeng9

Chicago Bulls, Luol Deng, Injuries 

Luol Deng: If I'm medically cleared I will fly to NY to be with my team and try to win game 7 Twitter @LuolDeng9

Chicago Bulls, Luol Deng, Injuries 

Tim Bontemps: People who are criticizing Luol Deng for not playing yesterday are fools. I saw him walking out of the arena; he could barely stand up. Twitter @TimBontemps

Chicago Bulls, Luol Deng, Injuries 

KC Johnson: Hinrich is traveling to Brooklyn. Deng questionable to travel. Flight is in 2.5 hours. #Bulls Twitter @KCJHoop

Chicago Bulls, Luol Deng, Kirk Hinrich, Injuries 

Mike McGraw: Deng will most likely skip the team flight today, but there's a chance to could travel tomorrow. Twitter @McGrawDHBulls

Chicago Bulls, Luol Deng, Injuries 

Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng underwent a spinal tap to test for viral meningitis, a person with the knowledge of the situation told USA TODAY Sports on Thursday. The person requested anonymity because he was not authorized to speak publicly about Deng's health. The test came back negative, and Deng arrived at United Center Thursday in hopes of playing. He was not feeling well enough to play and was sent home about 90 minutes before tip-off, Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau said. USA Today Sports

Chicago Bulls, Tom Thibodeau, Luol Deng, Injuries