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Heat Waive Precious Achiuwa to Slip Under Luxury Tax Before Roster Deadline

Miami finalized cuts with 14 standard contracts, with Jahmir Young promoted to a two-way slot.

Overview

  • Miami also released Ethan Thompson, Dain Dainja and Bez Mbeng as it set the regular-season roster.
  • The moves place the Heat about $1.6 million below the NBA luxury-tax threshold.
  • Achiuwa rejoined on a non-guaranteed veteran-minimum deal in late September and logged limited, uneven preseason minutes.
  • Thompson, Dainja and Mbeng are eligible for Exhibit 10 bonuses if they spend 60 days with the Sioux Falls Skyforce.
  • The frontcourt now centers on Bam Adebayo, Kel'el Ware and Nikola Jovic, and further waiver or claim activity remains possible before the opener at Orlando.