Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside suffered a hip injury during Wednesday night's game against the Washington Wizards.
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Whiteside's Hip In Question
Wednesday, Jan. 20
Whiteside told the Heat that he knew something was wrong after he suffered a non-contact injury Wednesday night. Taking a few steps out toward the wing, Whiteside crumpled on the floor in pain:
Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra released an update about the injury, per the team:
Until then, a timetable for a possible return will not be released.
Whiteside has been healthy for most of the 2015-16 season, missing limited time because of some knee troubles.
The fourth-year center has become a menace on the defensive end, leading the NBA in blocks with 3.9 per game this year. With an ever-improving offensive game as well, Whiteside was making a case for the Eastern Conference All-Star team:
He's anchored a defense that is ranked second in the NBA, allowing just over 95 points per game. His presence on the floor makes the H ...
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