Heat's Chris Bosh: Organization has 'growing optimism' about return

The Heat organization has "growing optimism" that Bosh (blood clots) will be cleared to resume his playing career while playing on blood thinners, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis:

Bosh was denied the opportunity to play on blood thinners in the postseason this past spring following a recurrence of blood clots in his left calf, but the organization appears to have since come around on the idea after the big man recently resumed working out. If Bosh does indeed end up receiving clearance to start playing competitively, he could see his workload restricted, particularly during back-to-back sets. Bosh's history of blood clots and the possibility of a minutes or games limit hinders his fantasy appeal, but his performance shouldn't suffer in the contests he does play. The 32-year-old is in line to start at power forward in 2016-17 if health prevails and could even be asked to take on a greater role in the Heat's offensive attack now that Dwyane Wade is out of town.