No surprises here. The Miami Heat cut ties with five players, many of whom are expected to join the team’s D-League affiliate, to get down to the 15-man roster limit.
The Heat waived center Keith Benson, guards Tre Kelley, John Lucas III, Briante Weber and Greg Whittington.
OFFICIAL: The HEAT has requested waivers on Keith Benson, Tre Kelley, John Lucas III, Briante Weber and Greg Whittington.
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) October 24, 2015
Besides Lucas, all of them are eligible to join Miami’s D-League affiliate the Sioux Falls Skyforce.