Heat's Wayne Ellington: Will not return Friday

Ellington won't return to Friday's preseason matchup with the 76ers after suffering a right quad contusion.

Analysis:

With Dion Waiters getting held out for rest in the second game of a back-to-back set, Ellington entered the starting lineup at shooting guard, but the injury thwarted his chances of making a major impression, as he played just 10 minutes. The severity of his injury figures to be revealed in the coming days, so he'll retain a day-to-day designation heading into Tuesday's season opener against the Magic.