Heat's Hassan Whiteside: Takes part in morning shootaround Friday

Whiteside (illness) participated in the Heat's morning shootaround and appears likely to play Friday against the Magic, Anthony Chiang of the Palm Beach Post reports.

Analysis:

The Heat are still listing Whiteside as probable on their official injury report, but there appears to be little concern about his availability Friday. The center has reeled off six double-doubles in his last seven contests, averaging 15.0 points and 15.6 rebounds to go with 2.1 blocks, 1.0 assist and 1.0 steal in 31.9 minutes per game.