Luol Deng getting the start at small forward for the Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers forward Luol Deng is starting at small forward in Thursday's season opener.
Head coach Luke Walton toyed with starting rookie Kyle Kuzma but will go with the veteran Deng instead. Brandon Ingram will slide over to shooting guard in place of Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, who is suspended for 2 games.
Our models project Deng for 9.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.8 assists for 18.9 FanDuel points on Thursday.
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