Kenneth Faried (back) is expected to come off the bench Wednesday night against the Heat, Chris Dempsey of the Denver Post reports.

Faried (back) is expected to come off the bench Wednesday night against the Heat, Chris Dempsey of the Denver Post reports.

Analysis:

Faried has been day-to-day with a lower back strain, and although he's expected to be available, it will be in a reserve role. He's a risky fantasy play until he proves he's able to handle steady minutes.