Udonis Haslem (rest) was held out of Tuesday's preseason loss to the Magic.

Haslem (rest) was held out of Tuesday's preseason loss to the Magic.

Analysis:

Haslem was nursing a groin injury last week, but his 24-minute appearance in Monday's win over the Spurs demonstrates that he's over the issue. The Heat have used Haslem in their starting lineup multiple times during the preseason, but he's just functioning as a placeholder for Hassan Whiteside, who is still recovering from a calf injury. Assuming Whiteside is good to go for the start of the season, Haslem will be third on the Heat's depth chart at center behind Amar'e Stoudemire.