MIAMI (AP) -- Heat forward Chris Bosh is not traveling with Miami for Thursday's game against the New York Knicks because of his sprained left ankle.

Bosh was hurt Jan. 15 in a loss to Chicago and has not played since.

His return to the Heat lineup remains uncertain. Bosh is not expected to play Friday against Detroit. His status for back-to-back games at Oklahoma City on Sunday and home against Cleveland on Monday is unclear.

Bosh is averaging 18.6 points and 8.2 rebounds in his first season with Miami.

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