The Miami Heat have officially signed forward/center Ezra Ausar as they continue making roster adjustments ahead of the 2026-27 NBA regular season.
The organization announced the signing but did not disclose the financial terms of the agreement, in accordance with team policy.
Ausar previously represented Miami during the NBA Summer League, appearing in three games and averaging 7.0 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.0 steals.
He also delivered efficient offensive performances, shooting 63.6% from the field during those appearances.
Before joining Miami, Ausar played college basketball at USC, where he started all 32 games last season.
The forward averaged 14.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.0 steals in 29.9 minutes per contest while shooting 58.3% from the field.
Ausar was one of USC’s leading contributors, finishing the season as the team’s leader in rebounds, field goals made and free throws made.
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His performances in college and during Summer League earned him another opportunity with the Heat as the franchise prepares for the upcoming campaign.
Miami also waived Ian Schieffelin as part of the roster transaction.
