Gabe Madsen is no longer on the Miami Heat roster as of Sunday's official list. The move followed a report that the Heat were waiving four players.
The move
Gabe Madsen is off the Miami Heat roster, confirmed by the official roster on Sunday, Oct. 18. The move came a day after hoopsrumors reported on Saturday, Oct. 17, that the Heat were waiving four players, though the report's confidence level is not announced. Madsen, a 25-year-old rookie forward, had no NBA line last season. Where he lands next is not announced.
The money
Madsen's contract is not on file yet, as public salary data can lag a signing or release by a day. Miami's payroll stands at $209.1 million across 15 contracts for 2026-27, which puts the club over the first apron. The 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.
The fit
Madsen played no NBA minutes last season, so there is no line to measure against Miami's rotation. The Heat's forward spot last season was led by Andrew Wiggins at 30.3 minutes and 15.4 points per game, with Jaime Jaquez Jr. at 28.3 minutes and 15.4 points and Pelle Larsson at 26.4 minutes and 11.4 points. Miami now carries 17 players on its roster, against a standard limit of 15 plus three two-way slots.
Did the Miami Heat trade or sign Gabe Madsen?
No. The official roster shows Madsen leaving the roster, not a trade or signing. A report from hoopsrumors on Saturday, Oct. 17, said the Heat were waiving four players, which preceded this move.
What is Gabe Madsen's contract situation?
His contract is not on file yet. Public salary data can lag a roster move by a day.
How does this affect the Miami Heat's roster count?
The Heat currently have 17 players on the roster, above the standard limit of 15 plus three two-way spots.