Miami Heat All-Star forward Chris Bosh underwent tests at a local hospital on Thursday and did not travel with the team to New York for a Friday game against the Knicks. The Associated Press reported that the tests were performed on the area around Bosh's lungs.
Chris Bosh admitted to hospital to undergo lung tests
The 10-time All-Star spent part of Thursday in a Miami hospital. His prognosis is unknown.
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The tests were inconclusive, but there is concern about the possibility of blood clots in his lungs, according to the Miami Herald. If that were the case, Bosh would be in danger of missing at least the rest of the season.
On Friday, Bosh’s wife tweeted that her husband was doing OK.
We appreciate all the Love and Support we have received from our Friends, Family and Fans.Just a quick update that @chrisbosh is doing ok❤️
— Adrienne Bosh (@MrsAdrienneBosh) February 20, 2015 We are just staying focused on positivity and keeping him healthy #BoshFamily #TeamBosh #HEATNation
— Adrienne Bosh (@MrsAdrienneBosh) February 20, 2015 Heat coach Erik Spoelstra clarified earlier Friday that Bosh’s health concerns are not life-threatening, according to the Sun Sentinel’s Ira Winderman.
Spoelstra, "there's not a full diagnosis yet."
— Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) February 20, 2015
Spoelstra said Bosh situation not life threatening. "And that's the most important thing."
— Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) February 20, 2015 Spoelstra calls some of the speculation on Bosh is wild speculation.
— Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) February 20, 2015 Bosh was not feeling well in practice Wednesday and left early. Spoelstra did not immediately elaborate on how much time Bosh could miss. He spoke again ahead of Friday’s game against the New York Knicks, but still couldn’t give a clear picture of when Bosh may return.
Spo on Bosh’s status: "We’re still in the info collecting process. Anything right now is premature. We’ll know more as soon as we can."
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) February 20, 2015 Spo on Bosh (cont’d): "Nobody has the information right now. We’re all just waiting for him to go through the tests."
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) February 20, 2015 Spo (cont’d): "The main thing for us right now is to be here for Chris. He’s in good spirits."
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) February 20, 2015 Spo on Bosh (cont’d): "As soon as we collect all the data we will come out with a statement."
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) February 20, 2015 This news comes out just hours after the Heat pulled off a blockbuster trade with the Phoenix Suns to bring Goran Dragic to Miami. Expectations for the team were high with Dragic, who was named to the All-NBA third team last season and is averaging 16.2 points and 4.1 assists this year.
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