Miami Heat waive 4 players ahead of regular season

The Miami Heat on Saturday announced that they have waived forward Ezra Ausar, center Kylor Kelley and guards Gabe Madsen and Bez Mbeng as they continue to finalize their roster for the upcoming season.Ausar signed with the Heat on Thursday but did not play in any preseason games. During the Summer League, he appeared in three games and averaged 7.0 points, 4.7 rebounds and one steal per game.Kelley joined the team on Oct. 8 and played in two preseason games, recording six points, two rebounds and one block.Madsen, who also signed on Oct. 8, appeared in one preseason game and played a total of 7 minutes and 49 seconds.Mbeng was claimed off waivers by Miami on Sept. 22. He played in three preseason games, finishing with 20 points, six assists, five rebounds and three steals.Following these moves, the Heat’s roster now includes 14 players, along with three players on two-way contracts.With the regular season approaching, both teams may be cautious with their starters’ playing time as the