Whiteside finished with 14 points (6-8 FG, 2-6 FT), nine rebounds, and three blocks in 24 minutes during Friday's 116-87 loss to the Bucks.

EDGE Analysis

Whiteside came off the bench again Friday but saw more playing time that Bam Adebayo, who managed just 18 minutes. The game was ugly and the rotations certainly reflected the overall play of the Heat. Despite coming off the bench, Whiteside has been maintaining standard league relevance, although, the playing time here is likely to reduce again Saturday against the Wizards.

Whiteside scored 14 points (5-9 FG, 4-7 FT) while adding 11 rebounds and three blocks in 19 minutes off the bench during Friday's 113-98 loss to the Bucks.

EDGE Analysis

The Heat's efforts to limit his court time and keep him fresh seem to be paying off. Whiteside has grabbed a double-double in four of the last five games, averaging 12.8 points, 11.0 boards and 1.6 blocks over that stretch despite not playing more than 23 minutes in any of them.

Whiteside totaled 13 points (6-12 FG, 1-1 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and one block across 20 minutes off the bench in the Heat's win over the Pistons on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Whiteside came off the bench for the fifth straight game on Wednesday, posting a double-double in just 20 minutes of action. In those five starts, he's still managed to be productive, averaging 10.8 points, 10.2 rebounds, 1.2 blocks and 1.0 steals in 19.2 minutes. His decrease in minutes have driven his price down in daily formats, where he makes an excellent punt-play because of his double-double upside.

Whiteside scored 11 points (5-9 FG, 1-2 FT) while adding 11 rebounds in 23 minutes off the bench during Friday's 126-110 win over the Cavaliers.

EDGE Analysis

It was far from his most productive effort, but Whiteside still chipped in his second straight double-double. He seems to be taking to his current bench role well enough, but the 23 minutes he saw Friday were his most in three games since returning from a hip injury. If Miami continues to limit his court time in an effort to keep the brittle big man healthy, his production will suffer.

Whiteside posted 18 points (8-14 FG, 2-3 FT), 15 rebounds and four blocks across 20 minutes in Wednesday's 91-84 win over the Hornets.

EDGE Analysis

After being ineffective and playing just 15 minutes in his first game back from the hip injury, Whiteside registered a huge game Wednesday night, highlighted by nine offensive rebounds. He should be back in the starting lineup before long as he works his way back to full health.

Whiteside will come off the bench Monday against Atlanta, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Whiteside will make his return after missing three game with a hip injury, but the Heat will stick with a starting frontcourt of Bam Adebayo and Kelly Olynyk.

Whiteside (hip) will play Monday against Atlanta, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Whiteside was initially listed as questionable, but he'll make his return to action after missing the last three games with a hip injury. The big man's return could mean reduced roles for both Bam Adebayo and Kelly Olynyk.

Whiteside (hip) is questionable for Monday's game against Atlanta, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Whiteside has missed three straight contests due to a left hip strain, although he could return to the floor in time for Monday's clash. Miami should update Whiteside's status as tipoff nears.

Whiteside (hip) has been ruled out of Saturday's tilt with the Nets, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Saturday's game will mark Whiteside's third-straight absence due to a left hip strain. The veteran center appears to be close to returning with his next opportunity to play coming Monday against the Hawks.

Whiteside (hip) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Nets, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Whiteside, who is nursing a left hip pointer, has missed the last two games. He'll likely end up being a game-time decision again Saturday, but if he is sidelined for a third straight contest, Bam Adebayo would be in line for another start at center.