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After tearing a ligament in his right wrist, Chicago Bulls' forward Luol Deng will be reportedly "out for a while." Head coach Tom Thibodeau said his status is currently "week-to-week" and that surgery isn't planned, but it could happen."That's always a possibility," Thibodeau said. "The fact is it's his left wrist. After consulting with the doctors, he feels this is the best course of action. So obviously we're pleased that he doesn't have to have the surgery."However, it's not as bad as it seems. At least, according to Deng himself."I know it's a bad injury, and it sounds terrible, but I'll be fine," Deng said.Deng doesn't want surgery as he does want the 16-3 Bulls to get in as a title-contenders."I really feel like we have a very good chance of doing something special," Deng said. "And I feel like without the surgery I'll be fine. I just know what I can do with it and wha...
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