Mario Chalmers "plans to sit out for a bit" to give his sore knee some rest, Ethan Skolnick of the Miami Herald reports.

Chalmers "plans to sit out for a bit" to give his sore knee some rest, Ethan Skolnick of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis:

Chalmers has played in several preseason games thus far, but with his knee still an issue, he will take some time off in an effort to get back to 100 percent for the regular season. He will work as the Heat's backup point guard if healthy.