Luol Deng said on Twitter that he would join his teammates in Miami. But before Game 1, a source told Insider Aggrey Sam that Deng remains in Chicago after returning to the emergency room Sunday.

As the Chicago Bulls head into Game 1 of the second-round playoff series against the Miami Heat, they will be without starters Kirk Hinrich and Luol Deng .

Luol Deng has been in unbearable amounts of pain the last four days, putting basketball in perspective as he attempts to recover from a spinal tap and blood patch after suffering a setback.

Although Luol Deng said on Twitter that he would join his teammates in Miami Before Game 1, a source told Insider Aggrey Sam that Deng remains in Chicago after returning to the emergency room Sunday morning.

Despite being without Luol Deng and possibly without Kirk Hinrich, the Bulls are feeling confident heading into Game 7 against the Nets.

The Bulls are without Kirk Hinrich and Luol Deng tonight in Brooklyn, but Joakim Noah and company will try and slow down Deron Williams in this do-or-die Game 7 on Comcast SportsNet.

Luol Deng was sent home before the Bulls' potential closeout game at home against the Nets, and his condition may be more severe than just the common flu.

Luol Deng said he had the worst headache of his life and had never felt weaker after receiving a spinal tap prior to Game 6. He also said he'll play Saturday if medically cleared.