After sitting out training camp with a calf strain, Hassan Whiteside won’t play in the Miami Heat’s preseason opener against the Charlotte Hornets Sunday night, per the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.

There is no timetable for Whiteside’s return, but head coach Erik Spoelstra said his status is improving. “He was able to do a little bit more today, and that’s all we’re looking for.”

Whiteside will be monitored on a day-to-day basis, but there doesn’t seem to be too much concern heading into the season. The Heat are likely playing it safe as we get closer to the regular season.

Until then, Whiteside will continue to relax with his rubber ducks.

Quotes via twitter.com/MiamiHeat