Heat Finalized Training Camp Roster With Rookies
The team brought on new talent via Exhibit 10 deals as they head to Boca Raton for camp this week.
Updated on Sept. 25, 2026 in Basketball
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The Miami Heat have rounded out their 21-man training camp roster by signing Ian Schieffelin, Ezra Ausar, J'Vonne Hadley, and Bez Mbeng to Exhibit 10 contracts. These additions come just ahead of the team's official move to Florida Atlantic University to begin preparation for the upcoming season.
Why it matters
Holding 21 players on camp contracts gives the Heat flexibility to evaluate talent while maintaining the ability to pivot toward veteran free agents. The team currently carries 14 players on standard contracts, with plans to keep the 15th roster spot open for later in the season.
The Heat currently hold 21 players under contract for training camp compared to their 14 active standard contracts. While the roster is set for camp, it remains unknown which players will be assigned to the Sioux Falls Skyforce after the preseason concludes.
The players
Ian Schieffelin
A rookie forward who signed an Exhibit 10 deal after averaging 8.4 points during Summer League.
Ezra Ausar
A rookie forward signed to an Exhibit 10 contract to compete for a spot in training camp.
J'Vonne Hadley
A player signed to an Exhibit 10 contract as part of the team's 21-man camp roster.
Bez Mbeng
A player signed to an Exhibit 10 contract to round out the team's camp roster.
The details
By signing rookies like Ian Schieffelin, who averaged 8.4 points in Summer League, to Exhibit 10 deals, the Heat gain the option to move these players to their G League affiliate in Sioux Falls. These contracts allow the organization to retain rights while leaving the door open to replace them with NBA veterans if needed. The full squad will begin working out at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton starting Tuesday.
Timeline
September 25, 2026: Ian Schieffelin signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Heat.
September 29, 2026: The Heat begin their official training camp in Boca Raton.
Beyond the 305
The use of the Exhibit 10 contract structure remains the standard NBA tool for managing salary cap flexibility during the preseason. The Heat are utilizing this mechanism to maintain roster fluidity, a strategy common among league franchises looking to optimize their personnel before the season opener.
Fans heading to Boca Raton for open sessions will see the full group of 21 players beginning this Tuesday. These roster moves ensure the Heat are prepared to shift their lineup quickly as they look to finalize their core group for the upcoming season.
The takeaway
The Heat are prioritizing roster flexibility by filling camp spots with players who can transition to the G League. Watch the team's injury reports and transaction wires throughout the preseason to see which Exhibit 10 signees earn a permanent spot or shift to the Sioux Falls Skyforce.
Further reading
For more on the team's rotation moves and preseason schedule, visit the Basketball page.
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