Report: Bosh resumes taking blood thinners

A person with knowledge of the situation says Chris Bosh of the Miami Heat has resumed taking blood thinners to treat a blood clot in his leg.

The person said Tuesday that Bosh began the new medication regimen with hopes that he can resume playing this season. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because neither the team nor Bosh has revealed anything publicly.

Typically athletes in contact in contact sports are discouraged from playing while taking blood thinning medication.

Bosh missed the final 30 games of last season because a blood clot was found on one of his lungs. The person says the current situation is not believed to be as serious as what he faced a year ago.

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