I'd take him for a minimum deal but that's it. Adding Deng would be like adding another Iso Joe. Emergency bandaid
What's wrong with Deng on the Lakers? They said they're waiting until next season for their plan to unfold, as they should. You use your cap space to bring in the best player/s next season. Then attach that expiring Deng contract to whichever young players performed well + picks to bring in the other high-dollar stud.
Melo sitting on the sidelines, got a special shoutout at the game. Clearly, he must be out of shape and unconditioned, since he is not participating.