Bez Mbeng leaves the Miami Heat roster as of Sunday, Oct. 18. A report from hoopsrumors on Saturday, Oct. 17, had already said the Heat waived four players, confidence not given.
The move
Bez Mbeng leaves the Miami Heat roster, detected off the official roster on Sunday, Oct. 18. He had been on the roster coming off his first NBA season. The departure follows a Saturday, Oct. 17 report from hoopsrumors headlined "Heat Waive Four Players," with confidence not given, that preceded the official roster change by one day. No destination for Mbeng is announced.
The money
Mbeng's contract on file lists $2.2M for 2026-27. The Heat carry a payroll of $209.1M across 15 contracts for 2026-27, which puts them over the first apron. The cap is set at $165.0M, the tax line at $200.4M, the first apron at $209.0M and the second apron at $221.7M. No further contract detail for Mbeng beyond the 2026-27 figure is on file.
The fit
Mbeng played 15 games last season, averaging 32.8 minutes, 8.1 points, 3.8 rebounds and 4.1 assists. Miami's returning rotation from last season is 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, with Davion Mitchell, Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Pelle Larsson also logging more than 26 minutes a night. The Heat roster stands at 17 players, against a standard limit of 15 plus three two-way slots.
Is Bez Mbeng still on the Miami Heat roster?
No. He leaves the roster as of Sunday, Oct. 18, according to the official roster.
Was there a report before the move?
Yes. Hoopsrumors reported Saturday, Oct. 17 that the Heat waived four players, with confidence not given.
What is Bez Mbeng's contract?
His contract on file is $2.2M for 2026-27. No further years are listed.
Where does Bez Mbeng go next?
Not announced.