Chris Bosh and the Miami Heat were reportedly at odds about whether or not he would get back on the court for the playoffs.  They then issued a joint statement that Bosh would remain out and the Heat later lost to the Toronto Raptors in game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.  With the uncertainty towards his condition, it is feared that he may never play again.

Chris Bosh suffered from blood clots in his calf.  It kept him out during the 2014-15 season after it became dangerous and traveled up to his lungs.  It came back again this season but Bosh declared it wasn’t as serious this time.  Doctors however have kept him on blood thinners and he cannot play while on this medication.

There is a fear within the Heat organization that Bosh’s condition will prevent him from ever being cleared to play by team doctors, several sources said. It’s a result of exhaustive consultations with specialists. Something this big and delicate, the sides have gone deep attempting to understand all the options.

It’s forced everyone to confront the possibility of Bosh ultimately being forced into a medical retirement.

Bosh of course wants to play and the Miami Heat want to keep him on the team but decisions have to be made soon.  The Heat need to know if they should pay for a center (Hassan Whiteside will become a free agent) and other cap decisions.

Bosh last played Feb. 9. According to league rules, if he does not play again by Feb. 9, 2017, an independent doctor approved by the Heat and the player’s union can review Bosh’s case and give a recommendation to the league. If the doctor doesn’t believe Bosh can continue his career, the Heat can take the 11-time All-star’s contract off their books for salary cap purposes.

Bosh is owed $75 million over the next three years. He would receive all the money but it would allow the Heat to replace Bosh when his contract hypothetically comes off in the summer of 2017.

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source: ESPN