Whiteside chipped in 18 points (7-13 FG, 4-4 FT), 12 rebounds, and three blocks in 28 minutes during Tuesday's 101-98 win over the Hawks.

EDGE Analysis

One game removed from expressing frustration over playing time, Whiteside delivered a double-double while remaining on the floor for the closing stages of the contest. There will likely continue to be nights when Heat coach Erik Spoelstra benches Whiteside down the stretch, but it's possible the former will also make an effort to repair the relationship heading into the postseason.

Whiteside told reporters following Saturday's overtime loss to the Nets that he's not happy with his playing time, Anthony Change of the Palm Beach Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Whiteside let loose after he played just 20 minutes Saturday, his second game after missing nine due to a strained left hip flexor. He was pulled from the contest with 3:55 remaining in the third quarter and never returned as coach Erik Spoelstra went with a small lineup. Whiteside is averaging 25.6 minutes per game, seven minutes fewer than what he averaged last season.

Whiteside (hip) will draw the start at center for Thursday's tilt against the Bulls.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, Whiteside will slot into his usual center role after being cleared to take the floor. That said, he could still face a minutes restriction, making him a somewhat risky DFS option.

Whiteside (hip) will play during Thursday's matchup against the Bulls, Tom D'Angelo of The Palm Beach Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Whiteside, after going through a full practice Wednesday and participating in Thursday's morning shootaround, has been cleared to play against Chicago. He'll presumably re-join the starting five, but could be placed on a minutes restriction to ease him back into things. As a result of his return, Bam Adebayo, Kelly Olynyk and James Johnson could all see their roles return to normal.

Whiteside (hip) was a participant in morning shootaround Thursday, but remains questionable for a matchup with the Bulls later in the evening.

EDGE Analysis

Whiteside had already put in a full practice Wednesday, so his participation in morning shootaround provides even more optimism that he'll be able to take the court against the Bulls. That said, the Heat aren't quite yet ready to clear him, so look for Whiteside to go through pregame warmups before a final decision is made on his availability. If Whiteside is cleared, he'll likely reclaim a starting role, though he could find some restrictions considering he's coming back from an extended nine-game absence. Look for the likes of Bam Adebayo and Kelly Olynyk to see decreased roles if Whiteside gives it a go.

Whiteside (hip) went through practice Wednesday and is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Bulls, Anthony Chiang of the Palm Beach Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tuesday's matchup with the Cavs marked Whiteside's ninth straight absence, but his return to practice is certainly an encouraging sign. The big man is still nursing a strained left hip, and the team's medical staff will evaluate him at shootaround Thursday morning before a decision is made on his status. Regardless of Whiteside's availability, the Heat may be a bit shorthanded in the frontcourt, as Bam Adebayo is not expected to play Thursday.

Whiteside (hip) is listed as out for Tuesday's game against Cleveland, Manny Navarro of the Miami Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Whiteside is still nursing a strained left hip, and Tuesday will mark his ninth straight absence. The Heat haven't commented on when Whiteside may return, so continue to consider the big man questionable on a game-to-game basis until the team says otherwise.

Whiteside (hip) will remain out Sunday against the Pacers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Whiteside continues to nurse a troublesome hip, and Sunday will mark his eighth consecutive absence. Expect Bam Adebayo to make another start at center, with Kelly Olynyk and James Johnson in line for increased minutes up front.

Whiteside (hip) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Thunder, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Whiteside will be missing a fifth straight contest and the fact that he's being ruled out a day in advance doesn't provide much optimism that a return is forthcoming. With Whiteside sidelined once again, look for Bam Adebayo to continue to start, with Kelly Olynyk slated to see a significant workload off the bench following a couple of impressive performances.

Whiteside (hip) is out for Wednesday's contest against the Knicks, Manny Navarro of the Miami Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Whiteside will miss a sixth straight contest Wednesday as he continues to work his way back from a left hip strain. Bam Adebayo and Kelly Olynyk should continue seeing extended run in his absence. Whiteside's next chance to take the floor will come Friday against the Thunder.