Overview

• The moves guarantee Jaquez at $5.94 million and Ware at $4.65 million for 2026-27, with 2025-26 salaries set at $3.86 million and $4.44 million.
• Miami is the first NBA team to pick up 2026-27 rookie options, ahead of the league’s Oct. 31 deadline.
• The decisions leave the Heat without space below the 2025-26 tax line to add a 15th standard-contract player.
• One rookie-scale decision remains for 2022 first-rounder Nikola Jovic, who would hit restricted free agency next summer if not picked up.
• With Tyler Herro expected to miss at least the first month, Jaquez could open the season with added minutes on the wing.