This comes as absolutely no surprise:
Sources: Free agent Luol Deng will meet with the Minnesota Timberwolves within the next week as sides discuss potential deal.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) September 5, 2018
As much as death and taxes, Tom Thibodeau and the Wolves going after Luol Deng once he cleared waivers after his buyout from the Los Angeles Lakers was inevitable. Thibs, of course, has made a habit of pursuing his former Bulls players, and Deng was one of his favorites.