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Miami Heat announce 4 cuts before Monday roster deadline

The Miami Heat waived four players Saturday as they reduced their roster ahead of the regular season. The team announced that Ezra Ausar, Kylor Kelley, Gabe Madsen and Bez Mbeng were released. The moves bring Miami closer to its opening-night…

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 8:43 PM
Miami Heat announce 4 cuts before Monday roster deadline
Key Things to Know
  • The Miami Heat waived Ezra Ausar, Kylor Kelley, Gabe Madsen, and Bez Mbeng on Saturday.
  • The releases leave Miami with 14 standard contracts, three two-way deals, and one open standard spot.
  • Teams face a Monday 5 p.m. Eastern deadline to set their final regular-season rosters.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Miami Heat waived four players on Saturday ahead of the regular season roster deadline. The franchise announced the releases of Ezra Ausar, Kylor Kelley, Gabe Madsen, and Bez Mbeng. The departures leave Miami with 14 players on standard contracts and three on two-way deals, leaving one open standard roster spot before Monday's official deadline.

Center Nick Richards was not among those waived and is expected to remain with the team past Saturday. However, Miami has until Tuesday night before his $3.1 million salary becomes fully guaranteed for the season. The Heat open their regular season on Wednesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Kaseya Center.

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