Backup center Chris "Birdman" Andersen has not played in the first three games of the regular season and his role moving forward is uncertain. From Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel:
- "Spoelstra said before Sunday's game against the Houston Rockets that one of the spots on the Heat's game-day inactive list routinely could be one of the team's centers. This time is meant Chris Andersen for the second consecutive game. 'That'll depend on the game, who we play,' he said. 'That's something I've already talked to the guys about, that we won't necessarily suit up all the centers.