Whiteside provided 15 points (5-6 FG, 5-10 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block across 23 minutes in Friday's 113-110 preseason loss to the 76ers.

EDGE Analysis

During his six preseason appearances, Whiteside didn't carry over the accuracy from the free-throw line he displayed in the second half of last season, going just 17-for-31 (54.8%), but that's about the only criticism that can be assigned to him. The 27-year-old thrived while taking on a more prominent role for a Heat team that lost significant personnel in the offseason, supplying 15.1 points (on 65.4% shooting from the field), 10.3 rebounds and 2.3 blocks in just 22.1 minutes per game. He's sure to put up plenty of fat stat lines when he receives more enhanced workloads during the regular season.

Whiteside (personal) will play in Thursday's preseason matchup with the Hornets, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Whiteside was away from the team following a death in the family, but as expected, it didn't keep him sidelined for long and he'll be back with the Heat for Thursday's game. Look for him to move back into his starting center role, which pushes Willie Reed back into a bench role. Whiteside has played 22, 23, and 27 minutes over his last three outings.

Whiteside's (personal) availability for Thursday's preseason game against the Hornets remains up in the air, Manny Navarro of the Miami Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Whiteside is dealing with a death in the family and the Heat's coaching brass is not going to force him back for what is essentially a meaningless game. He'll get all the time he needs to grieve with friends and family, but Whiteside isn't considered to be in danger of missing any regular season action.

Whiteside will not play Tuesday against Orlando due to personal reasons, Manny Navarro of the Miami Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

The nature of the absence is unclear at this time, but Whiteside is expected to rejoin the Heat prior to Thursday's matchup with the Hornets. Both Willie Reed and Keith Benson figure to see increased minutes Tuesday with Whiteside out.

Whiteside will be rested for Saturday's preseason contest against the Timberwolves.

EDGE Analysis

Whiteside is getting the night off due to the Heat being in the midst of a back-to-back slate. He'll likely return when the Heat take on Orlando on Tuesday.

Whiteside tallied 21 points (9-13 FG, 3-4 FT), 14 rebounds, four blocks, one assist and one steal across 23 minutes in Tuesday's 121-100 preseason win over the Nets.

EDGE Analysis

Though he finally got his big payday this summer, Whiteside doesn't seem to be resting on his laurels, as he's been perhaps the most impressive player in the preseason. He's notched double-doubles in all three of his games in dominant fashion, averaging an astounding 19.3 points (on 71.4% shooting), 13.0 rebounds and 3.3 blocks in only 24.3 minutes per game. Whiteside is expected to see around 30 minutes on a nightly basis when the regular season begins, so it's possible that his gaudiest stat lines have yet to come.

Whiteside tallied 17 points (7-10 FG, 3-5 FT), 12 rebounds, three blocks and one steal across 27 minutes in Saturday's 109-100 preseason loss to the Timberwolves.

EDGE Analysis

Whiteside has recorded a pair of double-doubles while shooting better than 70 percent from the floor in both of his preseason appearances. With the Heat losing key contributors over the offseason in Chris Bosh (blood clots), Dwyane Wade and Luol Deng, Whiteside will be asked to take on a greater role on the offensive end in 2016-17. He shouldn't have much trouble surpassing last year's average of 14.2 points per game in addition to providing elite production in the field-goal percentage, blocks and rebounds categories.

Whiteside posted a double-double in Tuesday's preseason opener against Washington, finishing with 20 points (9-12 FG, 2-5 FT), 13 boards and three blocks in just 23 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

Preseason results usually don't mean much, but it's certainly encouraging to see Whiteside picking up where he left off last season. With it looking like a transition year for Miami, Whiteside could see a larger share of the offensive workload in addition to his standing as one of the NBA's better rim protectors.

Whiteside missed practice Friday with a sore left knee, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

The injury likely isn't anything serious for the center, who is fresh off signing a $98 million contract this offseason, but Whiteside does have a history with knee injuries. Most recently, he suffered from a sprained MCL in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, but said in June that it was no longer an issue. Nevertheless, Whiteside is probably being held out as a precaution, and unless reported otherwise, the injury should not hold him out for too long.

Whiteside's new contract with the Heat is believed to be for four years and roughly $98 million, the Associated Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Whiteside announced Friday in a piece through The Players' Tribune that he would re-sign with the Heat, the team that had nurtured the center's rise from NBA washout to All-Star level talent. The 27-year-old reportedly had a max contract on the table from the Mavericks, but the Heat were able to extend a similarly competitive offer to retain the big man's services. Whiteside's deal can't be finalized until July 7, but barring an unexpected change of heart, he'll be patrolling the paint for the Heat for the next several seasons.