One of the major storylines going into the 2016-17 season is Chris Bosh’s health. The Miami Heat forward has been dealing with a blood clot issue that has shortened both of his previous seasons.
Bosh’s status going into next year is uncertain. There have been reports that he could retire and reports that he could be back in time for the opener. Miami Heat owner Micky Arison recently tweeted a not-so-cryptic message suggesting the latter report would be true.
Looking good CB @chrisbosh look forward to seeing in camp? https://t.co/zR9uI6emqr
— Micky Arison (@MickyArison) August 31, 2016
Now there’s another report adding more evidence to that claim. According to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, the Heat are working with their big man to find a solution allowing him to play this season:
As for Chris Bosh, the team hasn’t had any additional comment since Micky Arison’s see you in training camp tweet last Wednesday. Discussions remain focused on the Heat’s comfort level with Bosh taking new thinners that would be out of his system within eight hours or so, and ways for him to play while taking those type of thinners, according to an NBA-employed source.
The Heat is working on potential solutions and has said it would like to try to get him back on the court. Bosh very much wants to play and intends to (according to his wife). He still needs to be cleared by the Heat, and there will be some level of uncertainty until that happens. But the Heat is working on a solution, which has led to some optimism.
This is good to hear. Bosh’s health is the most important thing, obviously. That the Heat are finding a solution with him could mean that he’ll be cleared soon and that a healthy way of playing can be found. We’re hoping the best for Chris Bosh.
