Luol Deng has been cleared to play for Britain in the European Basketball Championships.

Deng says on his website Wednesday that "significant liability issues" have been overcome to allow him to play in the tournament. 

He says "playing for GB is always important to me so I'm really glad we could resolve this. It has been a long process but a great team effort." 

British Basketball performance director Chris Spice says "we are excited to have him on the court again this year."