Norris Cole may start Friday's game against the Mavericks in place of Dwyane Wade (hamstring), Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Cole may start Friday's game against the Mavericks in place of Dwyane Wade (hamstring), Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Analysis:

When Wade left Tuesday's game against the Bucks, it was Cole, rather than Shabazz Napier, who picked up most of the minutes. Both players may benefit from added playing time, and with Luol Deng (calf) also sidelined, the Heat will need contributions from Danny Granger and James Ennis.