Ezra Ausar is no longer on the Miami Heat roster as of Sunday, Oct. 18. HoopsRumors reported Saturday that the Heat waived four players, a move that preceded this roster change.
The move
Ezra Ausar leaves the Miami Heat roster, effective Sunday, Oct. 18, based on the official roster. HoopsRumors reported Saturday, Oct. 17, that the Heat waived four players, a report that preceded this change. The confidence level on that report is not announced. No destination for Ausar is on file.
The money
Ausar's contract is not on file yet; public salary data can lag a signing by a day. Miami carries a payroll of $209.1 million across 15 contracts for 2026-27, which puts the club over the first apron. The league 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
Ausar, 23, is a rookie with no NBA line last season. Miami's rotation last season was led by Bam Adebayo at 32.4 minutes and 20.1 points, Tyler Herro at 31.3 minutes and 20.5 points, and Norman Powell at 29.6 minutes and 21.7 points. Andrew Wiggins, Davion Mitchell, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Pelle Larsson and Kel'el Ware rounded out the regular minutes. The Heat roster stands at 17 players, 15 standard plus 3 two-way.
Why did Ezra Ausar leave the Heat roster?
The move was detected from the official roster on Sunday, Oct. 18. It follows a Saturday, Oct. 17 report from HoopsRumors that the Heat waived four players, though that report's confidence level is not announced.
What is Ezra Ausar's contract status?
His contract is not on file yet. Public salary data can lag a signing by a day.
Where does Ezra Ausar go next?
Not announced.