NBA Today: 3 NBA Free Agents who may be forced to retire

Carmelo Anthony is among a number of veteran free agents that have yet to find a new team ahead of the 2019-20 NBA season
Carmelo Anthony is among a number of veteran free agents that have yet to find a new team ahead of the 2019-20 NBA season

#2 Luol Deng

Luol Deng didn't make much of an impact during his season in Minnesota
Luol Deng didn't make much of an impact during his season in Minnesota

Back in early 2013, Luol Deng had been named as an All-Star for the second season in succession, and the then 27-year-old was a vital cog of a competitive Chicago Bulls side. However, Deng's career has headed in the wrong direction since his surprise trade to the Cavs in 2014.

Deng spent just one season in Cleveland and his subsequent two-year spell with the Heat was considered a disappointment. Deng still earned a huge four-year, $72 million contract with the Lakers in 2016, but was soon frozen out by the franchise, and played just once during the 2017-18 season.

Deng was finally waived last summer, although his attempt to rebuild his career with the Timberwolves didn't work out as planned. The 34-year-old made just 2 starts during his 22 appearances with the team, averaging career lows in points (7.1) and rebounds (3.3). Despite his desire to play on, it appears that Deng has been left behind, and the former Chicago man is unlikely to suit up this season.

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