Whiteside will start on Wednesday night against the Knicks.

EDGE Analysis

Whiteside was questionable heading into Wednesday's game but after going through warmups he has made the decision to play. He may be monitored during the game to make sure no lingering pain comes from his bruised right knee. If he does see his minutes monitored, look for Chris Andersen to see extra action.

Whiteside (knee) will warm up with the intention of playing Wednesday against the Knicks, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Whiteside officially remains a game-time call, but he'll be on the floor for warmups to test out the left knee. Barring a setback, the big man will likely return to the lineup, but if that's the case his minutes may be monitored, as he'd be playing at less than 100 percent.

Whiteside (knee) is a game-time decision for Wednesday's game against the Knicks.

EDGE Analysis

Whiteside was able to participate in the team's morning shootaround after missing Monday's matchup with the Pacers. The Heat's big-man bumped knees with another player during Sunday's game against the Wizards which has resulted in bruised knee and pain around his right patella tendon. If he isn't able to go Wednesday night, Chris Andersen will likely grab the start at center, with Chris Bosh and Justise Winslow expected to see an increase in minutes.

Whiteside (knee) said he's experiencing pain around his patella tendon, the Miami Herald reports. "It's just a lot of soreness right now," Whiteside said. "I really feel like I can't really do anything as far as running or jumping or anything."

EDGE Analysis

Whiteside was held out of Monday's matchup with the Pacers, and at this point it seems quite likely he'll miss at least another game or two. The big man was deemed a game-time call heading into Monday's matchup, but Whiteside said he was never truly close to playing. The Heat will likely schedule an MRI to take a closer look at the issue, at which point more information should be available. It's worth noting that Whiteside suffered a partially torn tendon in his left knee back in 2011, though this current ailment is affecting his right knee.

Whiteside (knee) will not play Monday due a bruised knee, Jason Lieser of The Palm Beach Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Apparently Whiteside bumped knees with a teammate at practice, and was questionable heading into Monday's game. It has since been confirmed that he will be sitting out. Chris Anderson will start in his place. It is unclear how serious the bruise is. His next opportunity to play will be Wednesday versus New York. Expect an update on his status when more information becomes available.

Whiteside (knee) bruised his knee Monday and will likely be held out against the Pacers, Jason Lieser of Palm Beach Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Little is known about the injury, but it looks as though Whiteside knocked knees with someone at practice, and coach Erik Spoelstra said he "figures" he'll sit out. An official announcement may not come until just before game-time, but at this point it seems likely the Heat will have to lean heavily on Chris Bosh in the frontcourt, especially with Josh McRoberts also out.

Whiteside had six points (3-9 FG, 0-2 FT), 13 rebounds, six blocks, one assist, and one steal in 30 minutes during the Heat's 97-75 win versus the Wizards on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Whiteside remained scoreless for much of the game, but he was arguably the Heat't most impactful player based solely on his interior defense. Over the past five games, Whiteside has averages of 12.2 points (59.1 FG, 60.0 FT), 12.0 rebounds, four blocks, 0.4 assists, and 0.4 steals in 34 minutes per game, all of which are in the same ballpark as his season averages, the only exception being a five minute per game increase in playing time.

Whiteside fouled out of Tuesday's 99-90 overtime loss to the Grizzlies, scoring just five points (2-4 FG, 1-2 FT) with 11 rebounds and five blocks over 37 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

The Heat really could have used Whiteside during the final minutes of overtime, as Marc Gasol made Miami pay with seven points. Whiteside didn't do much on offense, but it was the seventh straight game that he posted three or more blocks in.

Whiteside (illness) said that he'll play Monday against the Nets, Jason Lieser of the Palm Beach Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Whiteside isn't "feeling great" as a result of the illness but will nonetheless suit up Monday. After breaking his eight-game stretch with double-digit rebounds Saturday in Orlando, he'll seek to start a new one.

Whiteside has been deemed a game-time call for Monday's clash with the Nets due to illness, Jason Lieser of the Palm Beach Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Whiteside is battling an undisclosed illness, and the Heat will wait until later in the day to evaluate him and offer a final ruling on his status. Should Whiteside ultimately be held out, Chris Bosh could see increased minutes as center, with Udonis Haslem picking up some extra minutes off the bench.