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Top Kel'el Ware News
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Pulls down 16 boards in win
Ware notched seven points (3-10 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and 16 rebounds across 19 minutes during Wednesday's 110-96 win over Golden State.
With the demotion to the second unit, Ware's minutes dipped below 20, and his double-double streak was put to an end. He didn't spend any time alongside Bam Adebayo, and if he's unable to share the floor with Adebayo, his upside will be severely limited.
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Headed to bench
Ware will come off the bench for Wednesday's game against the Warriors, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Bam Adebayo (toe) is back and starting, which will shift Ware back to the second unit. As a reserve this season, Ware owns averages of 12.0 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.7 triples, 1.7 steals and 1.3 swats per contest.
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Keeps double-double streak alive
Ware logged 16 points (7-9 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 14 rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one steal in 31 minutes during Monday's 115-113 victory over the Knicks.
Ware has been doing a good job filling in for Bam Adebayo (toe) at center, and the second-year big man delivered an impressive performance while having to deal with the threat of Karl-Anthony Towns on both ends of the court. This was Ware's fourth consecutive double-double, and he's finally reaching the level of consistency he was unable to attain in the early stages of the season. Ware should remain a valuable fantasy asset as long as he stays in the starting lineup, which could be the case against the Warriors on Wednesday if Adebayo isn't cleared to return.
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Second consecutive double-double
Ware finished Wednesday's 130-116 loss to the Cavaliers with 15 points (6-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 28 minutes.
Ware has three double-doubles on the season, and all three have come during the Heat's past five games. He also notched this feat in back-to-back games for the first time in 2025-26. Ware has enjoyed an uptick in playing time due to the absence of Bam Adebayo (toe), and the second-year big man should remain in the first unit as long as Adebayo remains out.
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Pulls down career-high 20 rebounds
Ware produced 14 points (7-14 FG, 0-1 3Pt), 20 rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block over 34 minutes during Monday's 140-138 overtime win over the Cavaliers.
Ware was a beast on the boards in this one, as he set a new career high in rebounds, and his defense played a pivotal role in Miami eking out the two-point win in overtime. Over the past three games as a starter, Ware has been a top-75 producer with averages of 10.0 points, 12.3 rebounds, 2.3 blocks and 1.0 steals per contest.
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Cleared to play Monday
Ware (hip) is available for Monday's game against the Cavaliers.
Ware is nursing a right hip flexor strain but will power through and play Monday. The center has started the past two games in place of Bam Adebayo (toe), averaging 8.0 points, 9.0 rebounds, 3.0 blocks and 1.0 steal in 26.5 minutes per contest during that stretch. Ware is expected to make a third straight start now that he's cleared.
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Probable to face Cleveland
Ware (hip) is probable for Monday's game against the Cavaliers, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Ware is dealing with a right hip flexor strain, though he's still likely to suit up against the Cavaliers. The second-year center has started the Heat's last two games with Bam Adebayo (toe) sidelined, averaging 8.0 points, 9.0 rebounds and 3.0 blocks while shooting just 33.3 percent from the field during that span.
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Swats three shots with one steal
Ware ended with seven points (3-13 FG, 1-5 3Pt), six rebounds, three blocks and one steal over 30 minutes during Friday's 126-108 victory over Charlotte.
Ware saw a season-high in minutes in this one, and while he was effective on the defensive end, he left a lot to be desired on offense. It's unclear if Bam Adebayo (foot) will be able to play Saturday against the Trail Blazers, but if he's out again, that would present a great bounce-back opportunity for Ware.
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Starting Friday
Ware will move into the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Hornets, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Bam Adebayo (foot) will miss Friday's game, so Ware will draw the start in his place and will be joined by Pelle Larsson, Andrew Wiggins, Norman Powell and Davion Mitchell. Ware double-doubled across 27 minutes his last time out, so he's an attractive target in daily fantasy leagues with some increased opportunity coming his way.
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Double-double against Denver
Ware contributed 13 points (4-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 13 rebounds, one block and four steals across 27 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 122-112 loss to the Nuggets.
The double-double was Ware's first of the season, and it came after Bam Adebayo (foot) left the game in the first half and didn't return. The second-year center has bounced between the starting five and the second unit so far this season, but if Adebayo's injury causes him to miss any further time, Ware would be leaned on more heavily in the Miami frontcourt. Through eight games, Ware is averaging 10.1 points, 7.4 boards, 1.3 threes, 1.0 steals and 0.9 blocks in 20.3 minutes a contest.
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Retreating to bench Monday
Ware won't start in Monday's game against the Clippers.
With Norman Powell (groin) back in action, Ware will come off the bench against Los Angeles. Over six regular-season appearances (five starts), the second-year big man has averaged 8.7 points and 6.8 rebounds in 19.8 minutes per contest.
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Nearly double-doubles
Ware racked up 14 points (4-13 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 4-5 FT), nine rebounds and one assist over 27 minutes during Tuesday's 144-117 win over the Hornets.
For the second time this season, Ware finished one rebound shy of a double-double. His role continues to trend up as coach Erik Spoelstra is seemingly content with him playing alongside Bam Adebayo. Through four games, Ware is on pace for 11th-round fantasy value in nine-category formats with averages of 11.3 points, 7.5 rebounds, 0.8 steals and 0.5 blocks in 21.2 minutes.
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Flirts with double-double in start
Ware ended with 19 points (8-12 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 23 minutes during Friday's 146-114 victory over Memphis.
Ware moved back into the starting lineup, falling one rebound short of a double-double. While this was an encouraging performance, it could have been even better had the game been remotely close. It appears as though the Heat's starting lineup could differ from one night to the next, depending on the opponent. With that said, Ware should be able to do enough, whether starting or coming off the bench, to maintain fantasy value, even in standard leagues.
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Will start vs. Memphis
Ware will be in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Grizzlies.
Ware played only 14 minutes off the bench during the team's season opener against the Magic and didn't make much of an impact during that short time on the floor. He'll be joined by Davion Mitchell, Norman Powell, Andrew Wiggins and Bam Adebayo in the first five.
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Eased back into action Wednesday
Ware (neck/ankle) racked up seven points (3-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt), four rebounds, one block and one steal over 14 minutes during Wednesday's 125-121 loss to Orlando.
While Ware was able to play through neck spasms and an ankle sprain, the Heat decided to ease him back into the lineup by deploying him from the bench. Nikola Jovic started at power forward in his place, but the former scored just nine points in 23 minutes of action. Ware was a popular breakout candidate for 2025-26 after a strong rookie campaign, and it shouldn't be long before he supplants Jovic in Miami's first unit.
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Cleared to play Wednesday
Ware (ankle) is available for Wednesday's season opener against the Magic, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
A sprained ankle won't be enough to keep Ware from playing Wednesday. The second-year big man wouldn't figure to have a noticeable minutes restriction, but he will come off the bench, with Nikola Jovic starting at power forward. Last regular season, Ware averaged 10.8 points, 10.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.3 blocks per contest in 36 games as a starter during his rookie campaign.
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Goes through shootaround
Ware (ankle/neck) participated in Wednesday's morning shootaround, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
According to coach Erik Spoelstra, Ware remains questionable to face the Magic on Wednesday. However, it does appear that he's trending in the right direction. If Ware can get through warmups with no setbacks, he could get the green light to play through his injuries.
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Iffy for Wednesday
Ware (neck/ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's season opener against the Magic, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Ware was initially listed as probable for Wednesday, which has changed after he suffered an ankle injury in Tuesday's practice. The Indiana product dealt with neck spasms, resulting in him being held out of Monday's practice. If Ware is unable to play in the season opener, the team will likely lean on Nikola Jovic (back) in the frontcourt.
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Probable for Wednesday
Ware (neck) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Magic, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Ware was held out of practice Monday, though it sounds like the team was being overly cautious. Coach Erik Spoelstra hasn't committed to a starting lineup yet, but Ware did not see a start alongside Bam Adebayo during the final three preseason games.
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Dealing with neck spasms
Ware didn't practice Monday due to neck spasms, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
It doesn't sound like a significant issue, though it's enough to leave Ware's status in the dark for Wednesday's season opener against the Magic. If he can't play, it's possible Jaime Jaquez will be needed to make a spot start.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 7-0, 230 lbs |
| Birthplace: Sherwood, AR |
| Age: 21 |
| School: Indiana |
| Experience: 1 |