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Heat All-Star guard Tyler Herro plans to make his season debut on Monday against the Dallas Mavericks, sources told ESPN.

Lakers center Deandre Ayton was injured in the first quarter Sunday when Jazz rookie Ace Bailey collided with his right knee.

Rockets star Kevin Durant will miss the next two games — at Phoenix and at Golden State — while tending to a family matter, sources told ESPN.

After their verbal confrontation following Saturday’s game, the Mavericks’ Klay Thompson ripped Ja Morant, saying the Grizzlies star “has a lot to say all the time, especially for someone who rarely takes accountability.”

Jaden Ivey rejoined the red-hot Pistons after missing more than 10 months, scoring 10 points in 15 minutes as Detroit won their 12th straight.

Clippers star James Harden set a franchise record with 55 points in Saturday’s win over the Hornets; it was the 25th 50-point game of his career.