Luol Deng has decided to exercise his player option for the 15-16 season with the Miami Heat. The Heat had expected Deng to opt for free agency. 

Deng signed a two-year, $20 million last offseason.

Deng was also pursued last summer by the Atlanta Hawks and Dallas Mavericks.

"He thinks the team is going to be terrific," said agent Herb Rudoy.