Heat's Deng to return Thursday vs. Clippers

Miami Heat small forward Luol Deng will be in the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Los Angeles Clippers after a one-game absence, according to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel. 

Deng injured his wrist in Sunday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks and sat out the following contest. Miami was able to beat the Brooklyn Nets 95-83 on Monday without him or shooting guard Dwyane Wade.

Wade will miss his fourth consecutive game Thursday with a hamstring injury. 

Deng is averaging 14.3 points and 4.1 rebounds over 32.3 minutes.