Andersen was an integral part of championship-contending teams in Miami.
Chris Andersen has played a major role in the success of the Heat over the past few years. Now, during his fourth season in Miami, his role is starting to diminish.
Andersen, who played in 60 games last season, is yet to see the floor during the Heat's first three contests. That's not exactly a positive sign, and Jason Lieser of the Palm Beach Post shows he may not be getting into Erik Spoelstra's rotation anytime soon:
Chris Andersen is healthy, but the Heat simply have not needed him yet.