As expected, the Miami Heat cut down their roster to the regular season maximum of 15 players by waiving forward Greg Whittington, center Keith Benson and guards Tre Kelley, John Lucas III and Briante Weber.
After their final preseason game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday, the Heat still had their 20-man training camp roster intact but they made today's moves in advance of Monday's NBA roster deadline.
Benson appeared in five preseason contests with one start, averaging 5.8 points, 5.6 rebounds and 11.