Heat's Chris Bosh: Team optimistic about return

The Heat are cautiously optimistic that Bosh (blood clots) will be able to play during the upcoming season, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis:

In his letter to season-ticket holders last week, Heat owner Mickey Arison listed Bosh among the core group of players he expects to lead the team during the 2016-17 campaign. While doctors have yet to officially clear Bosh to play following back-to-back seasons that ended prematurely due to blood clots, it appears the Heat think that the extended time off the floor might have granted the 32-year-old enough recovery time. It remains uncertain if Bosh is still on blood thinners to address the clots in his left calf, and he likely won't be cleared until he no longer requires any medication. Until the Heat provide more clarity on Bosh's situation heading into the season, it will be difficult to justify spending an early-round pick on him in fantasy drafts.