Whiteside (ankle) was removed from the team's injury report prior to Tuesday's preseason game against the Nuggets, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Whiteside figures to be good to go after nursing a minor ankle injury. He was able to practice Monday without issue and was later removed from the injury report.

Whiteside (ankle) practiced Monday, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Whiteside returned to the practice floor Monday after many absences since last Wednesday due to nursing an ankle injury. Coach Terry Stotts mentioned that he is unsure whether or not Whiteside will be ready for Tuesday's preseason contest against Denver. The center will likely be a game-time call as a result.

Whiteside (ankle) was not able to participate in Saturday's practice, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Whiteside has been out since Wednesday's practice as he recovers from a left ankle injury. He won't play in the Trail Blazers' Fan Fest on Sunday, and he'll look to get healthy ahead of Tuesday's preseason action against the Nuggets.

Whiteside (ankle) did not practice Friday, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Whiteside's ankle injury forced him to sit out another practice. He should be considered questionable for Tuesday's preseason game against the Nuggets.

Whiteside (ankle) did not practice Thursday, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Whiteside sat out for a second consecutive practice as he continues to nurse a left ankle injury, which he picked up earlier in the week. The big man should be considered day-to-day.

Whiteside (ankle) did not participate in Wednesday's practice, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Whiteside apparently tweaked his left ankle during Tuesday's practice, prompting the big man to sit out Wednesday. The injury doesn't appear to be anything that will jeopardize Whiteside's status for the start of the season at this point.

Whiteside was traded to Portland on Monday in exchange for Moe Harkless and Meyers Leonard, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Heading into free agency, Whiteside opted into his $27.1 million player option, but the Heat will send him to Portland, where he'll likely slide in as the starting center while Jusuf Nurkic recovers from a serious lower-leg injury. Whiteside's fantasy value has been all on a gradual decline over the last three seasons, but it's mostly been due to dwindling opportunity. Last season, Whiteside averaged just 23.3 minutes per contest but still managed to post 12.3 points, 11.3 rebounds and 1.9 blocks per game.

Whiteside has exercised his $27.1 million player option, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, Whiteside will guarantee himself $27.1 million rather than test the open market. Toward the end of last season, he lost his starting spot to Bam Adebayo, and Whiteside ultimately averaged 12.3 points, 11.3 rebounds and 1.9 blocks across 23.3 minutes. It would be surprising to seem him garner a bigger role with the Heat next season.

Whiteside is expected to opt into the final year of his contract with the Heat, the Miami Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Whiteside is due to make more than $27 million next season, so the decision is close to a no-brainer, from his perspective, though his expected return to the Heat will once again bring questions about his role. The big man lost his starting spot to Bam Adebayo down the stretch last season, and he subsequently expressed his concern over his workload. "I don't think I'm a 20-minute guy," Whiteside said back in April. "I average what, 20 minutes? So I think I can play more and I can do more. So I definitely think what I bring to the game is at a high level for my position. You know, I led the league in categories that you would want a big man to lead the league in. I feel like I can keep doing that." Going forward, Whiteside will be a part of Miami's regular rotation, though it's unclear if he'll have a chance to reclaim his starting center spot. It's also quite possible the Heat try to move Whiteside at some point, as his expiring status makes his salary more palatable for another team to take on.

Whiteside totaled 17 points 7-10 FG, 3-6 FT), 13 rebounds, one steal, and one block in 20 minutes during Saturday's 100-92 victory over the Knicks.

EDGE Analysis

Whiteside still played just 20 minutes Saturday but was able to come away with a productive line. He ended with 17 points and 13 rebounds, his first double-double in over two weeks. He has been a huge disappointment down the stretch and his future is certainly a topic that will be debated across the off-season. At this stage, he is firmly behind Bam Adebayo on the depth chart and is more of a streaming option for the remaining games.