Head coach Erik Spoelstra hinted that he does not expect Whiteside (oblique) to play in the Heat's next game Tuesday, Jason Lieser of The Palm Beach Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Whiteside's status for Tuesday's game may not be officially determined for another day or two, but early indications are he will miss a fifth straight game. Amare Stoudemire figures to continue starting at the center position for as long as Whiteside is sidelined.