NBA: Bosh could exercise in March, be fit by September

Miami Heat center Chris Bosh gestures as he speaks during a news conference before the start of an NBA basketball game between the Heat and the Boston Celtics, Monday, March 9, 2015, in Miami. Bosh is recovering after falling seriously ill because of blood clots on one of his lungs. The Heat said that Bosh is scheduled to resume “full basketball activities” in September. AP

MIAMI, United States — Miami Heat forward Chris Bosh, sidelined for the remainder of the NBA season with blood clots in his lungs, could begin exercises this month but won’t resume basketball activities until September.

The Heat provided the update Monday after benching Bosh last month once his condition was diagnosed.

A statement from the Heat said doctors will re-evaluate Bosh later this month and with their approval he can begin regular exercise and strength training next month.

BACK STORY: NBA: Bosh out for season with blood clot in lung

The 30-year-old veteran frontliner averaged 21.1 points, 7.0 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 44 games for the Heat this season. He returned to watch his teammates on Monday.

“I’m making sure that I stay patient and not getting too ahead of myself,” Bosh said of his recovery plans.

“I’m just happy to be back. It’s not under the circumstances I’d like, but beggars can’t be choosers.”

With 28 wins from 62 games, the Heat stood level with Charlotte and Indiana for the last two playoff positions in the Eastern Conference with 20 games remaining.

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