After taking part in the team's morning workout, Miami Heat's LeBron James said he'll need more treatment on his bruised right knee before deciding whether to play in Friday's game against the Chicago Bulls.
"It's been better," James said when asked how his knee responded. "I'm going to try to get in the training room to get some more work done on it, and hopefully by tonight I'll be out there for my guys."
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said James completed the team's morning shootaround without any problems, but he did acknowledge that James has been dealing with nagging issues that might affect other players a lot more.
"I didn't want to come in [Friday] assuming anything," Spoelstra said. "He's had a couple of knick-knack injuries that would probably be bigger injuries for other people the way he's been hit. But because he's so sturdy and strong, he's been able to absorb that kind of contact."
Increased minutes have begun to pile up for James in recent weeks as he's tried to lead the Heat out of some recent struggles. Spoelstra insists James' heavy minutes aren't too much of a concern right now, and points to the fact that the 38.4 he's been averaging this season are the third-fewest of his career.
"Spo always thinks I'm OK," James jokingly said. "It doesn't matter. It's always the same with Spo. He doesn't see any injury at all on anyone, so that doesn't change with him."
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