Dennis Smith Jr. has joined the Miami Heat roster, confirmed Friday, Oct. 9. The 28-year-old guard, who has seven seasons of NBA experience, had no report logged ahead of the move and no NBA line last season.
The move
Dennis Smith Jr., a 28-year-old guard with seven seasons of NBA experience, is on the Miami Heat roster as of Friday, Oct. 9, according to the team's official roster. He arrives as a free agent with no prior roster spot. No report logged this move ahead of time, so there is no outlet or confidence level attached to the transaction. The Heat have not announced further details on the terms of his arrival.
The money
Smith's contract is not on file yet; public salary data can lag a signing by a day, so his cap hit and contract length are not confirmed. Miami's payroll stands at $210.5 million across 16 contracts for 2026-27, putting the Heat over the first apron. The league salary cap is set 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. Any addition to the roster at this point operates under those apron restrictions.
The fit
Smith has no NBA line from last season. He joins a Miami backcourt led by Tyler Herro, who averaged 31.3 minutes and 20.5 points, and Davion Mitchell, who played 28.6 minutes and scored 9.3 points. Bam Adebayo logged 32.4 minutes and 20.1 points, Andrew Wiggins 30.3 minutes and 15.4 points, Norman Powell 29.6 minutes and 21.7 points, Jaime Jaquez Jr. 28.3 minutes and 15.4 points, Pelle Larsson 26.4 minutes and 11.4 points, and Kel'el Ware 22.1 minutes and 11.1 points. The Heat now carry 24 players on the roster, against a standard limit of 15 plus three two-way spots.
Did a trade or signing report precede this move?
No report was logged ahead of the move.
What is Dennis Smith Jr.'s contract with the Heat?
It is not on file yet. Public salary data can lag a signing by a day.
Where does Miami's payroll stand for 2026-27?
The Heat carry $210.5 million across 16 contracts, over the first apron. The cap is $165.0 million, the tax line $200.4 million, the first apron $209.0 million and the second apron $221.7 million.
How many players are on Miami's roster now?
24, against a standard limit of 15 plus three two-way spots.