Bosh (blood clots) went through physicals with the Heat's training staff Wednesday, but the team has yet to issue an update on his status for the upcoming season, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bosh indicated earlier in the offseason that he believes he's ready to play again, a sentiment that was echoed by some members in the organization, including teammate Udonis Haslem. While Bosh can't be counted on to participate in training camp until he's officially cleared by team doctors, it appears there's growing momentum that the power forward will be able to return to the court this season after his previous two campaigns ended early due to blood clots. Bosh continues to take blood thinners to deal with his condition, and while the Heat were reluctant to let him play last season while on medication, the organization may have softened its stance. Expect a formal update on Bosh to arrive before the Heat begins camp later this month.

Bosh indicated on an Open Run podcast that he's ready to play, Rachel Nichols of ESPN.com reports. Bosh stated, "Absolutely, I mean, I'm ready to play. We've been talking for it for a long time - we released a statement back in May, saying as soon as I'm ready to play, as soon as possible, we'll play. And I'm ready. I've done all my work, I've done what I need to do, working with the doctors. I'm in incredible shape - at least decent enough."

EDGE Analysis

With teammate Udonis Haslem recently releasing a statement saying he expects Bosh to be an active participant in training camp, this latest quote from Bosh only furthers the growing optimism that he'll be available to play during the upcoming season. Bosh is currently taking blood thinners after experiencing multiple issues with blood cots in the past year and despite original indications that the Heat organization may not be on board with him playing, they now appear to be willing to entertain the idea. If Bosh does indeed play, he'll be a high risk, high reward player, as his clotting issues could reappear during the season.

Bosh's (blood clots) teammate Udonis Haslem said Tuesday that he expects Bosh to be an active participant in training camp, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports. "As far as a timetable when [Bosh is] on the floor, I'm not sure about that," Haslem said. "I haven't really gotten into the medical part of it. I'm definitely expecting him to be at camp and to be participating. I'm not sure if it will be full contact or by himself or if he needs me to work extra with him or whatever the situation may be, but I'm expecting him to be there."

EDGE Analysis

Haslem, a career-long member of the Heat, is essentially an extension of the organization's front office at this point in his career, so his assessment of the Bosh situation carries some weight. Bosh, who is eight months removed from suffering his second setback related to blood clots, has expressed a desire to play the upcoming season while taking blood thinners, an idea the Heat appear willing to entertain. Official word on Bosh's status should come once the team has convened for camp later this month, but the power forward's fantasy stock is clearly on the rise now that retirement seems to be a less likely outcome. That said, Bosh could very well experience more clotting if he indeed returns this season, making him one of the riskier fantasy investments out there.

The Heat organization has "growing optimism" that Bosh (blood clots) will be cleared to resume his playing career while playing on blood thinners, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bosh was denied the opportunity to play on blood thinners in the postseason this past spring following a recurrence of blood clots in his left calf, but the organization appears to have since come around on the idea. If Bosh does indeed end up receiving clearance to start playing again, he could see his workload restricted, particularly during back-to-back sets. Bosh's history of blood clots and the possibility of a minutes or games limit hinders his fantasy appeal, but his on-court performance shouldn't suffer in the contests he does play. The 32-year-old is in line to start at power forward in 2016-17 if health prevails and could be asked to take on a greater role in the Heat's offensive attack now that Dwyane Wade is out of town.

Bosh (blood clots) posted a series of workout videos on his personal Instagram account Monday that suggested he's ready to play again, ESPN.com's Michael Wallace reports. "I know I've been gone for a moment, but now I'm back," Bosh said in one of the videos. "Everybody is always asking me, 'Am I hooping?' Yes, I'm hooping. I'm a hooper.'"

EDGE Analysis

The 32-year-old Bosh has seen his last two seasons end prematurely due to blood clots, a condition that has threatened his playing career. Since getting shut down after a recurrence of the clots last February, Bosh has worked to regain conditioning over the past few months, but is still awaiting clearance from doctors to play this season. Bosh, who has three years and $76 million remaining on his contract, has been featured in Heat promotional campaigns this summer, suggesting the organization is hopeful that he'll be able to play in 2016-17. Look for the Heat to provide an update on Bosh's situation prior to the start of training camp Sept. 27.

The Heat are cautiously optimistic that Bosh (blood clot) will be able to play during the upcoming season, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

In his letter to season-ticket holders last week, Heat owner Mickey Arison listed Bosh among the core group of players he expects to lead the team during the 2016-17 campaign. While doctors have yet to officially clear Bosh to play following back-to-back seasons in which his campaign ended early due to blood clots, it appears the Heat think that the extended time off the floor might have granted the 32-year-old enough recovery time. It remains uncertain if Bosh is still on blood thinners to address the clots in his left calf, and he likely won't be cleared until he no longer requires any medication. Until the Heat provide more clarity on Bosh's situation heading into the season, it will be difficult to justify spending an early-round pick on him in fantasy drafts.

Heat president Pat Riley said over the weekend that he's still uncertain if Bosh will be able to rejoin the team in 2016-17 after the forward experienced renewed blood clotting in his left calf last season, ESPN.com reports. "It's a positive environment right now with Chris," Riley said. "I think his doctors and our doctors are constantly, or more so now than ever, communicating. I know what Chris wants. I know he wants to play. And obviously we would be open to that, but this is still a very fluid situation."

EDGE Analysis

Riley said the team expects to gain more clarity on Bosh's situation in the coming months, but it appears there's still no news to report on the matter, as has seemingly been the case since his season ended in February due to the blood clots, which also resulted in an early end to his 2014-15 campaign. If Bosh were cleared to return, the Heat would consider holding him to a restricted schedule and limited workload in order to avoid another recurrence of the clots. The Heat suffered a big blow when Dwyane Wade left for the Bulls in the offseason, and the possibility of Bosh being unavailable for the start of the upcoming season would represent yet another hit to the team's playoff aspirations.

The Heat are hopeful that Bosh (calf) will be available for the start of training camp, ESPN.com's Michael Wallace reports.

EDGE Analysis

Both the Heat and Bosh have been mum on the forward's recovery from a recurrence of blood clots in his left calf, a condition that has ended both of his last two seasons prematurely. He had previously been taking blood thinners to address the clots, but it's not known if Bosh is still using the medication. There's still some fear from the Heat organization that doctors won't clear Bosh to play again, but his $23 million contract will be guaranteed entering the 2016-17 season regardless of his status. While a potential return could perhaps make Bosh more susceptible to another setback with the blood clots, his on-court production shouldn't suffer if he's able to play. He was in the midst of another excellent season prior to getting shut down shortly before the All-Star break, averaging 19.1 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.5 three-pointers per game while shooting 46.7 percent from the floor in 53 appearances.

Members of the Heat organization are fearful that Bosh's recurrence of blood clots may prevent him from playing again, ESPN.com's Brian Windhorst reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bosh has been sidelined since the All-Star break after he was diagnosed with blood clotting in his left calf, marking the second consecutive time that his season has come to a premature end due to clots. The power forward still wants to keep his career going, but because of the long-term risks his condition prevents, it's uncertain if team doctors will ever clear him to play. Expect Bosh, who is still on blood thinners, to undergo extensive consultations throughout the offseason. Bosh is under contract for three more seasons for a total of $75 million.

Bosh (calf) will officially be out for the remainder of 2016 playoffs, Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Heat released a statement declaring Bosh done for the year Wednesday as he deals with a potentially career-ending blood clots in his left calf. The 32 year-old's designation is no surprise and has been assumed for a while now. He hopes to be back for next season, but there will surely be a lot of argument over Bosh's life-threatening condition before any decision is made regarding the rest of the forward's career.