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MIAMI -- Pat Rileys pitch to Miami Heat free-agent targets will include an optimistic view of Chris Boshs potential return to the court next season and the long-term stability of coach Erik Spoelstra, league sources have told ESPN.com.Bosh is making progress in his recovery from recurring blood clots that have cut short each of his past two seasons, according to a source with knowledge of Boshs condition. Both Bosh and the Heat continue to work toward the goal of having the perennial All-Star power forward available for the start of training camp, sources said.Neither Bosh nor the Heat have said publicly where Bosh is in his recovery or whether the 13-year veteran has continued a regimen of blood-thinning medication. Bosh was the Heats leading scorer and best 3-point shooter when he was sidelined at the February All-Star break and went on to miss the final 29 games of the regular season as well as Miamis playoff run into the second round.Boshs $23 million salary due next season will count against the Heats salary cap regardless of whether he plays, but that salary would come off the books in February if he is unable to play in a game next season and retires because of the medical condition. Last month, Riley said Boshs status was the X factor in determining where the Heat stood entering free agency.That is the difficult thing for me in evaluating how far weve come and how good we are, Riley said entering the summer. It really cant be answered. It can only be answered hypothetically if Chris was healthy. Then you would have a real idea, probably, about how everything would fit.Meanwhile, the Heat have determined that Spoelstra will be a long-term fit with the roster as the two sides finalize a contract extension that will keep the coach in place for at least the next three seasons. Spoelstra, 45, was set to enter the final season on his contract, but the team had always planned to extend a deal that would grant him a pay raise and increased role in personnel matters, sources said.Miami has roughly $42 million in salary-cap space, nine free agents to address and a Sunday meeting in New York scheduled in an effort to woo marquee target Kevin Durant to South Florida. Before then, the Heat must determine whether to offer center Hassan Whiteside a contract of $98 million over four years or let the top big man on the market bolt for another team eager extend him a max deal.Whitesides journey has been well-chronicled during his two seasons in Miami, where the former second-round pick of the Sacramento Kings landed after he initially washed out of the league and toiled through stints in Lebanon and China.Riley recently met with Whiteside to set the course for free agency, but the NBAs leading shot-blocker has lined up sessions with the Dallas Mavericks, Portland Trail Blazers and Los Angeles Lakers in the initial hours of free agency. Keeping Whiteside remains among the top goals for the Heat, but Riley is also prepared to pursue secondary options among a group of available centers that include Dwight Howard, Pau Gasol, Joakim Noah, Al Horford, Al Jefferson, Bismack Biyombo and Roy Hibbert.Whiteside, 27, said last week that loyalty to the Heat wouldnt be a major tipping point in a decision on his future he hopes will crystalize by Friday night. After earning the league minimum of $990,000 last season, Whiteside could command as much as $22 million in first-year salary on his next contract.I hope its an easy decision, said Whiteside, who finished third in NBA Defensive Player of the Year voting and ranked in the top five in blocks, rebounds and field goal percentage last season. I find it flattering because in my past I was trying to call teams [for tryouts]. Now its the other way around.Franchise pillar Dwyane Wade, 34, has privately warned against taking him for granted and has not ruled out exploring opportunities with other playoff teams.Wade, who has spent all 13 seasons of his career with the Heat, has said for months that his hope is to remain in Miami his entire career. Wade also said he didnt foresee going through another difficult negotiation similar to the one last summer, when his agent and Riley eventually stepped aside as Wade and Heat owner Micky Arison met at Wades home to hammer out a one-year, $20 million deal.But I dont pay myself, Wade said last month after having played in 74 games, his most in five seasons.This offseason shapes up as the biggest free-agency period Riley and the Heat have faced since James left to return to Cleveland in 2014. Riley insists hes ready for another major offseason challenge, one that includes making the last currently scheduled recruiting pitch to Durant this weekend.Why wouldnt I be optimistic? Riley said recently of Miamis general free agency plans. Plus we have flexibility this year and next year. To me, the only way you can make a dramatic change in your team is to get a proven superstar, if you can, some way, through free agency. Every now and then, it happens. I think you have to look at it and you have to keep yourself a little bit of flexibility for that to happen. Shane Prince Jersey . The phone hearing is scheduled for 4:30pm et/1:30pm pt. Winchester, who was not penalized for the hit, appeared to make contact with Kellys head early in the first period of Thursdays game in Boston. Billy Smith Jersey . 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Ahmedabad --?With the semifinals of the Kabaddi World Cup on Friday, ESPN takes an in-depth look at how the four teams are placed.?Favourites India take on young ThailandIndia, the second team to qualify from Pool A, will face Pool B toppers Thailand. While Thailand are a relatively new team, India are veterans in the game and have won the previous two editions of the World Cup. Thailands defence has been a worry, but their captain Khomsan Thongkham is confident about his teams prospects. India are a strong team, but we will do our best to give them a tough fight.Surprise package South Korea versus formidable IranSouth Korea have been a strong unit all tournament, eventually topping Pool A. Iran were on course to finish first in Pool B but were overtaken by Thailand after their final group stage match.?Iran and South Korea have both shown tactical awareness but Irans surprise loss to debutants Poland gives South Korea a slight edge in the semifinal. Not that Irans captain Meraj Sheykh is particularly worried: We are here to win the trophy, no matter what, no matter how strong our opponents are.History has it... India and Iran faced each other in the last two World Cup finals. India won comfortably in 2004 - the victory margin was 28 points (55-27) - but the 2007 final was a much closer affair, ending 29-19 in Indias favour.This year, however, a meeting of the rivals can be averted with the emergence of two strong teams - South Korea and Thailand - who have entered the semifinals for the first time after outperforming Bangladesh and Japan. In fact, South Korea aare the only unbeaten team left in the tournament; they even stunned the hosts India in the opening match.dddddddddddd?Players to watch out for Ajay Thakur has been one of Indias most reliable players, and his raid tactics will play an important role in the semifinal with Thailand still seemingly struggling with their defence. Thakurs presence of mind might also be crucial in determining Indias fortunes.Jang Kun Lee, the find of the Pro Kabaddi League, has not just helped South Korea be the surprise package of the season with constant raid points, he has also proven to be an all-rounder for the team with successful tackles and assists, making the most of his height and reach.?Meraj Sheykh will prove to be crucial for Iran in the semifinal. His raiding skills will be in focus as he has used his agility and quick reflexes to good effects so far to evade the oppositions tackles. He will also be a key presence in Irans defence.Thailands Khomsan Thongkham has been consistent with his performances and has continuously proven his worth as a raider. In Thailands final group stage match against Japan, it was his 10 raid points that helped the team get a 37-33 victory.Final favouritesWhile Iran and Thailand have played a number of close games, India and South Koreas wins have mostly been one-sided. 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