NBA Free Agency: Timberwolves, Jazz chasing Luol Deng

NBA Free Agency 2016: Timberwolves, Jazz chasing Luol Deng

May 1, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat forward Luol Deng (9) makes a three point basket over Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker (15) during the first half in game seven of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

According to multiple reports, the Minnesota Timberwolves and Utah Jazz are chasing free agent forward Luol Deng.

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The Miami Heat stand a chance to lose plenty of quality players in free agency. With Hassan Whiteside on his way out the door, the Heat could be losing another key piece from their roster, as Luol Deng is a free agent.

Is there a chance that Deng reunites with his former head coach Tom Thibodeau? According to Darren Wolfson, the Minnesota Timberwolves are expected to reach out to Deng and add him to their impressive crop of young players.

Thibs has officially reached out to the Luol Deng camp, I'm told. Deng and Thibs are expected to chat tomorrow, not tonight. #twolves
— Darren Wolfson (@DWolfsonKSTP) July 1, 2016

The Timberwolves aren’t the only young team that is hot after Deng. According to Adrian Wojnarowski, the Utah Jazz are hoping to add Deng to their young core as well and help turn them into a playoff team.

.@WojVerticalNBA: Jazz targeting Luol Deng in free agency.

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— Ball Don’t Lie (@Balldontlie) July 1, 2016

Both of these teams aren’t far from being a playoff team and by adding one or two veteran pieces, they could possibly sneak into a playoff spot and begin to make some noise.

Deng proved his worth when Chris Bosh went down with a health scare last year and he would be a great addition for either of these teams.

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