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Heat release 4 players, finalize roster ahead of opening night

The Miami Heat made their final roster cuts ahead of the 2026-27 season. Less than 24 hours after their final tune-up of the preseason, they released four players: Ezra Ausar, Kylor Kelley, Gabe Madsen and Bez Mbeng, the team announced.…

By Matt Hanifan · Hot Hot Hoops

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 6:13 PM

Key Things to Know

The Miami Heat released Ezra Ausar, Kylor Kelley, Gabe Madsen, and Bez Mbeng to finalize their roster.
All four waived players were signed to Exhibit 10 deals and will likely join the Sioux Falls Skyforce.
Following the cuts, Miami's roster stands at 14 standard contract players and three two-way players.

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The Miami Heat announced the release of four players—Ezra Ausar, Kylor Kelley, Gabe Madsen, and Bez Mbeng—to finalize their roster ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. The cuts occurred less than 24 hours following the conclusion of Miami's preseason schedule.

All four players were signed to Exhibit 10 contracts and are expected to join the Heat's G-League affiliate, the Sioux Falls Skyforce. Following these departures, Miami's finalized roster features 14 players on standard contracts alongside three players occupying two-way deals.

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