Hassan Whiteside (calf) said he hopes to return to preseason action in "about a week or so."

Whiteside (calf) said he hopes to return to preseason action in "about a week or so."

Analysis:

Whiteside joined the Heat in Louisville on Wednesday for their preseason game against the Magic, but was limited to shooting jumpers on the court at morning shootaround. The center has been bothered by the calf strain for over a week, but seems to be making incremental progress in his recovery.