NEW YORK –Amid concern for Chris Bosh being treated for a blood clot in his lung, the focus Friday with the ailing Miami Heat center moved well beyond the court.
"It's not about basketball," teammate Dwyane Wade said following the Heat's morning shootaround at Baruch College, in advance of Friday night's game against the New York Knicks. "It's bigger than that."
Coach Erik Spoelstra stressed that the team had yet to receive a definitive diagnosis.
"For everybody to speculate, right now, at this stage, it's very premature," Spoelstra said. "My biggest thought last night and tonight, 'Is C.B. OK?' "
According to a source familiar with Bosh's treatment, there initially were conflicting diagnoses, which led to further testing Friday. The source, however, also said the situation was serious.
Spoelstra said the situation is not life-threatening.
"It's too early for any speculation," Spoelstra said. "He's in good care and spirits."
Bosh's wife, Adrienne, offered an afternoon update on Twitter.