Whiteside (finger) went through shootaround and still intends to play Thursday against Toronto.

EDGE Analysis

While coach Erik Spoelstra noted that Whiteside has limited use of his right hand, it appears as though the center is preparing to take the court Thursday night. Whiteside smashed his fingers into the bottom of the backboard late in Tuesday's game, causing him to exit the contest and receive 13 stitches.

Whiteside (finger) is officially listed as probable for Thursday's matchup with the Raptors, Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Whiteside already mentioned that he intends to play Thursday, but his probable designation from the team is further confirmation that he'll likely take the court. Considering the laceration to his hand required 13 stitches, Whiteside will probably sport some sort of bandage, but it's not expected to be enough to keep him on the sidelines. Barring any setbacks following Thursday's morning shootaround, look for Whiteside to take on his usual role as the team's starting center.

Whiteside (finger) said he intends to play Thursday against the Raptors, Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Whiteside posted a double-double in Tuesday's win over the suns, but he jammed his finger on the bottom of the backboard late in the fourth quarter, which forced him out of the game. The big man was wearing a wrap on his right hand following the game, but he was spotted in the team's weight room Wednesday, and the Heat are yet to comment on his availability. A more conclusive report likely won't be available until Thursday's shootaround.

Whiteside posted 23 points (9-18 FG, 5-6 FT), 14 rebounds, one assist, three steals, two blocks and two turnovers across 31 minutes in Tuesday's 112-97 win over the Suns. However, he suffered a laceration between his fingers and will get stitches, Anthony Chiang of the Palm Beach Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Whiteside logged his 13th straight double-double in Tuesday's contest, so the laceration to his finger didn't appear to hurt his performance too much. That said, the stitches could present some problems for his availability heading into Thursday's game against the Raptors, so it will be a situation to monitor over the next couple of days. Look for another update on his status following Wednesday's practice session.

Whiteside posted 23 points (10-11 FG, 3-3 FT) with 14 rebounds, three blocked shots and an assist across 33 minutes in Friday's 123-105 win against the Timberwolves.

EDGE Analysis

Whiteside has tied a season high with 20 or more points in three consecutive games and he is working on a streak of 15 straight outings with 10 or more rebounds. He extended his streak with at least one blocked shot to 25 straight games. There isn't much Whiteside cannot do for fantasy owners, yet he continues to be a bit underrated.

Whiteside scored a team-high 26 points (11-21 FG, 4-5 FT) while adding 21 rebounds and a block in 34 minutes during Sunday's 102-98 loss to the Pacers.

EDGE Analysis

Ten of those boards came on the offensive glass as Whiteside reeled off his ninth straight double-double and 45th of the season, as well as his fifth 20-20 game. The 27-year-old is enjoying his finest campaign so far in the NBA in his first full season as a starter, but he may not have reached his ceiling yet.

Whiteside scored 12 points (4-8 FG, 4-4 FT) while adding 14 rebounds and four blocks in 33 minutes during Saturday's 104-89 win over the Raptors.

EDGE Analysis

That's now eight straight double-doubles for Whiteside and 12 straight games with double-digit boards, and he's averaging 14.6 points, 15.0 boards and 2.3 blocks over those dozen contests. With Miami now just half a game back of Milwaukee for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, expect Whiteside to continue seeing big minutes and cleaning the glass with abandon as the Heat make their push for the postseason.

Whiteside (illness) will start Friday against the Magic, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Whiteside missed Thursday's practice due to a stomach bug, but was back on the court with his teammates for Friday's shootaround, clearing him to suit up against Miami's in-state opponent. In playing Friday, Whiteside will aim to put together his seventh triple-double in his last eight contests.

Whiteside (illness) participated in the Heat's morning shootaround and appears likely to play Friday against the Magic, Anthony Chiang of the Palm Beach Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Heat are still listing Whiteside as probable on their official injury report, but there appears to be little concern about his availability Friday. The center has reeled off six double-doubles in his last seven contests, averaging 15.0 points and 15.6 rebounds to go with 2.1 blocks, 1.0 assist and 1.0 steal in 31.9 minutes per game.

Whiteside was held out of practice Thursday due to a stomach ailment, Manny Navarro of the Miami Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

As a result, the Heat are considering Whiteside questionable for Friday's matchup with the Magic, and an update on his status won't be available until after shootaround. In the event Whiteside is limited or held out altogether, Okaro White would be in line for increased minutes.