After a six-day All-Star break, the Heat returned to practice on Wednesday without a fully healthy roster, but with interesting looming decisions once that happens.
Kelly Olynyk, who has missed the past four games with a strained left shoulder, participated only in non-contract work in practice and is doubtful for Friday’s game at New Orleans.
"He’s progressing," coach Erik Spoelstra said, adding the injury won’t require surgery but that he’s unsure how soon Olynyk will return.
Meanwhile, Rodney McGruder – out since sustaining a broken tibia in October – is inching closer to a return. He participated in his second full contact practice but Spoelstra was non-committal about whether he would play at New Orleans.