Heat's Wayne Ellington: Will make season debut Monday

Ellington (thigh) will play in Monday's game against the Celtics.

Analysis:

After nursing a painful thigh bruise since late in the preseason, Ellington will be cleared to make his season debut Monday, and could be in line for big minutes right away with the Heat down several key members of the backcourt. The Heat will be without three key backcourt or wing options in Dion Waiters (groin), Tyler Johnson (mouth) and Justise Winslow (wrist).