Chris Andersen collided with Dwyane Wade and was limping during parts of Saturday's Game 3 victory, and coach Erik Spoelstra called him "the human bruise" on Sunday. The Birdman has been battling minor injuries for at least three months, according to Spoelstra, but he's appeared in every postseason game with averages of 5.8 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.3 blocks in 18 minutes per game. In spite of his minor maladies, there's no indication that he's in danger of missing Monday's Game 4. On a side note, Andersen recently decided that he wants to change his nickname from the 'Birdman' to 'Birdzilla'.

Chris Andersen played 19 minutes off the bench vs. the Pacers on Sunday, making 6-of-7 from the field for 14 points with four boards, one steal and two blocks. He was terrific on both ends of the floor and was able to help protect the paint for Miami, which was a major issue for them today. Andersen played 21.0 minutes per game in his four outings vs. the Pacers this season and there's a good chance he'll be over 20 in Game 2 on Tuesday.

Chris Andersen (knee) played 10 minutes off the bench in Thursday's win over the Nets, scoring two points with three boards and one steal. He was coming off a knee injury in Game 1 and vowed to play tonight. The Nets are not really breaking down Miami's defense much, so the Birdman isn't a necessary piece in this series. He'll likely be looking at minutes in the low double digits on Saturday and Monday.

Chris Andersen is likely to play in Game 2 on Thursday after suffering a right knee contusion in Game 1. Birdman missed most of the fourth quarter in Game 1 with the knee contusion, but he was not needed as the Heat blew out the Nets. Coach Erik Spoelstra was not ready to commit to Andersen definitely playing after the team's practice. "He went through the shootaround. We'll see how he feels tonight," he said. Despite Spoelstra's hesitance, all signs point to Andersen playing.

Chris Andersen went through Miami's light practice on Wednesday but he'll continue to receive treatment on his bruised right knee. There doesn't seem to be a great deal of concern about the injury and X-rays came back negative, but we'll consider him questionable until the Heat update his availability for Game 2 on Thursday. For his part the Birdman was adamant that he'll play, saying, "They're going to need a body bag to keep me from playing."

Chris Andersen had seven points, four rebounds and four blocks in Tuesday's Game 1 win, but had to leave early after suffering a right knee contusion. X-rays were negative and there was no reason for him to return with the Heat up 20 for most of the fourth quarter. Birdman should be considered day-to-day and questionable for Thursday's Game 2 against the Nets.

Chris Andersen had 12 points, seven rebounds, a steal and a block off the bench on Saturday. He got some extra run with Udonis Haslem in early foul trouble, and is averaging 9.0 points and 7.0 rebounds in the three games in this series, and makes for a low-end daily option if you're looking for a cheap, warm body.

Chris Andersen will not play on Wednesday. No surprise here, but Birdman should be ready to roll once the playoffs start.

Chris Andersen (knee) played in Friday's game against the Pacers, scoring five points with six rebounds and one block in 16 minutes. Andersen will be a rest-risk to finish the year but if he's slated to play he'll be worth a look if you need some big man stats.

Chris Andersen will play vs. the Wolves on Friday night. He was a game-time call for a lingering knee issue and the Heat will likely need him tonight. They were beat up on Wednesday during a loss to the Grizzlies, so expect the Birdman to get a nice amount of playing time. That said, Andersen is not a fantasy option.