The Associated Press reports: The Miami Heat waived Chris Gatling on Thursday, meaning the 6-10 forward/center will change teams for the seventh time in the last four years.

Gatling averaged 6.4 points and 3.8 rebounds in 54 games last season - his third stint with the Heat.

He spent part of the 1995-96 season with the Heat and briefly rejoined the team before the 2000-01 season. Two months after coming to Miami, the Heat dealt him to Cleveland in the trade that brought Brian Grant to Miami and sent Shawn Kemp to Portland.

The Heat reacquired Gatling before last season in a three-team trade with Toronto and Cleveland.

Gatling began his career with the Golden State Warriors in 1991. He has played for eight teams in 11 seasons, averaging 10.3 points and 5.3 rebounds.