Trevor Keels is off the Miami Heat's roster as of the team's official roster on Monday, Sept. 21. The move follows a Sept. 17 report that the Washington Wizards were signing him to an Exhibit 10 contract.
The move
Trevor Keels no longer appears on the Miami Heat's roster, according to the team's official roster as of Monday, Sept. 21. The move follows a report from Keith Smith on Thursday, Sept. 17, headlined "Wizards Signing Trevor Keels To Exhibit 10 Contract," which Hoops Nightly rates at 46 percent confidence. Keels, 23, a guard entering his third season, had spent the past two seasons with Miami before dropping off the roster.
The money
Keels' contract is not on file yet; public salary data can lag a signing by a day, so his terms and years are not known. The move comes as the Heat carry a payroll of $208.3 million across 15 contracts for 2026-27, over the luxury tax. The salary cap sits at $165.0 million, the tax line at $200.4 million, the first apron at $209.0 million and the second apron at $221.7 million.
The fit
Keels played eight games last season, averaging 1.9 minutes, 1.0 points, 0.3 rebounds and 0.0 assists. Miami's returning rotation is led by Bam Adebayo (32.4 minutes, 20.1 points), Tyler Herro (31.3, 20.5), Andrew Wiggins (30.3, 15.4), Norman Powell (29.6, 21.7), Davion Mitchell (28.6, 9.3), Jaime Jaquez Jr. (28.3, 15.4), Pelle Larsson (26.4, 11.4) and Kel'el Ware (22.1, 11.1). The Heat now list 18 players on the roster, against a standard limit of 15 plus three two-way spots.
Is Trevor Keels signing with the Washington Wizards?
It is not announced. A Sept. 17 report from Keith Smith said the Wizards were signing Keels to an Exhibit 10 contract, rated at 46 percent confidence, and Miami's official roster now shows him off the team.
What is Keels' new contract worth?
It is not on file yet. Public salary data can lag a signing by a day.
How much did Keels play for Miami last season?
He appeared in eight games in 2025-26, averaging 1.9 minutes, 1.0 points, 0.3 rebounds and 0.0 assists.