Kylor Kelley is off the Miami Heat roster as of Sunday, Oct. 18, after hoopsrumors reported the Heat waiving four players a day earlier. The 29-year-old center spent the stretch without appearing in an NBA game last season.
The move
Kylor Kelley is no longer on the Miami Heat roster, according to the official roster as of Sunday, Oct. 18. The move follows a Saturday, Oct. 17 report from hoopsrumors headlined "Heat Waive Four Players," confidence not available. Kelley, a 29-year-old center with one season of NBA experience, is no longer with the club. No destination is announced.
The money
Kelley's contract is not on file yet; public salary data can lag a signing or a move by a day. Miami's payroll stands at $209.1 million across 15 contracts for 2026-27, putting the club 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.
The fit
Kelley did not post an NBA line last season. Miami's rotation at center leans on Bam Adebayo, who averaged 32.4 minutes and 20.1 points last season, with Kel'el Ware logging 22.1 minutes and 11.1 points. The Heat now carry 17 players on the roster, against a standard limit of 15 plus three two-way spots.
Why did Kylor Kelley leave the Miami Heat roster?
The official roster shows him off the team as of Sunday, Oct. 18. A Saturday, Oct. 17 report from hoopsrumors said the Heat waived four players, though no confidence figure was given for that report.
Where is Kylor Kelley headed next?
Not announced.
What is Kylor Kelley's new contract worth?
Not on file yet. Public salary data can lag a signing by a day.
Is Miami over the salary cap?
Yes. The Heat's payroll is $209.1 million across 15 contracts for 2026-27, which puts them over the $209.0 million first apron. The cap is $165.0 million, the tax line is $200.4 million and the second apron is $221.7 million.