Andersen (illness) returned to action Tuesday, putting up seven points, six rebounds, one block, and one three-pointer in 29 minutes off the bench Tuesday. Andersen appears to be right as rain, and he's back in the bench role he's more accustomed to. With that said, Hassan Whiteside sprained his ankle Tuesday, and if he needs to miss any time, Andersen could end up shifting back into the starting lineup. In the grand scheme of things, Andersen's value doesn't really change whether he's starting or coming off the bench, because he's averaged 23 minutes in both roles.

Andersen (illness) was a full participant in Monday's practice. Andersen missed Friday's game due to the illness, but his full participation and the lack of an injury label likely indicates he will return Tuesday. He should receive a status update prior to the game confirming his status one way or the other.

Andersen (illness) will not play against the Kings on Friday, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports. Andersen came down with an illness and was a late scratch for the Heat, who started Hassan Whiteside at center for the second straight game. With three days off until the Heat's next game Tuesday versus Oklahoma City, Andersen will likely miss only one game.

Andersen came off the bench for just 12 minutes against the Warriors on Wednesday as he managed to register two points and two rebounds. Andersen enjoyed a brief stint in the starting lineup but was replaced by the up-and-coming Hassan Whiteside on Wednesday. One game hardly represents the season as a whole, although this is likely a long-term move as Andersen slots back into a limited role off the bench where he's excelled in past seasons.

Andersen has been moved to a bench role for the Heat on Wednesday, the Warriors' official site reports. Hassan Whiteside is making his first career start at center, and he's been the Heat's best center since the New Year. Andersen was originally brought to the Heat to be a backup, and at age 36, there's a good chance he'll stay in a bench role the rest of the season.

Andersen will remain the Heat's starting center Tuesday at the Lakers, the Miami Herald reports. Coach Erik Spoelstra made the announcement Monday, even though Andersen hasn't aided to winning ways in six games since Chris Bosh returned to action. While Andersen has averaged six points (on 59 percent shooting), five rebounds, 1.2 blocks, and one assist in 21 minutes during that span, Spoelstra said that the emerging Hassan Whiteside will be a part of the starting five after halftime going forward, which could hinder Andersen's value.

Andersen will remain the Heat's starting center, even with Chris Bosh back in the mix, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports. Bosh returned Monday after missing eight games and started in the frontcourt alongside Andersen, who entered the starting five two games into Bosh's absence. While the Heat are just 2-5 in games Andersen starts, coach Erik Spoelstra said he'll keep the veteran in the lineup going forward. Over his last nine games, Andersen is averaging 6.9 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.0 block in just under 23 minutes.

Andersen will start next to Chris Bosh (calf) on Monday against the Magic. During Bosh's eight-game absence to tend to a calf injury, Andersen averaged 7.1 points (on 67 percent shooting), 6.1 boards, one block, and one steal in 23 minutes. Considering his level of play, Andersen is unlikely to deviate much from the aforementioned run.

Andersen (ankle) posted seven points, six rebounds, one assist, and two steals in 24 minutes of action Sunday against the Celtics. Andersen made the most of his minutes due to the injury of Chris Bosh (calf). Still, he's struggling with his own health issues, which means his minutes will always be limited. Andersen usually provides a decent output of blocks (though it wasn't evident in Sunday's performance), but other than that, his fantasy value is limited.

Andersen (ankle) will play Sunday against the Celtics, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports. Andersen is still dealing with a lingering ankle issue, but he'll play through the discomfort Sunday after seeing 19 minutes against the Wizards on Friday. Andersen is a valuable rim-protector and rebounder for the Heat, but he doesn't offer much from a fantasy perspective.