Bulls F Deng ruled out vs. Cavaliers

Chicago Bulls small forward Luol Deng will not be in the lineup for Saturday night's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers due to a sore left Achilles tendon.

Deng will miss his second straight game. He is averaging 19.6 points per game.

Forward Jimmy Butler (11.1 points and 3.8 rebounds per game) is also out with a sprained right ankle. He sustained the injury Thursday at the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Guard Kirk Hinrich (8.6 points, 5.2 assists, 3.2 rebounds per game) is a game-time decision with a back injury. He has missed the past four games.