The Miami Heat cut five total players to get down to the 15-man regular season roster limit on Saturday.
The Heat waived guards John Lucas III, Tre Kelley and Briante Weber along with center Keith Benson and forward Greg Whittington. With the exception of Lucas, each of the aforementioned players are eligible to be assigned directly to the Heat’s NBA Development League affiliate Sioux Falls Skyforce.
The Heat have waived Keith Benson, Tre Kelley, John Lucas III, Briante Walker and Greg Whittington.
— Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) October 24, 2015
The cuts on Saturday mean that James Ennis will be on the opening night roster when the Heat play the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night.