Whiteside (thigh) is warming up with the intent to play in Monday's Game 4 against the Hornets, Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

While Whiteside continues to officially be listed as a game-time call, this is certainly encouraging news for the Heat, especially with Charlotte expected to again to with a larger lineup in Game 4. In the event Whiteside is ultimately held out, Amar'e Stoudemire would likely get the start in his place.