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3:21Miami Heat Select Kel'el Ware At No. 15 Overall
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| Regular Season | 22.2 | 9.3 | 55.4 | 7.4 | 0.9 |
| Post Season | 20.0 | 2.0 | 50.0 | 3.0 | 2.0 |
Top Kel'el Ware News
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Struggles in loss
Ware notched two points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 20 minutes during Sunday's 121-100 loss to the Cavaliers in Game 1 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Ware has been a big part of the Heat's success during the 2024-25 campaign, but he failed to make an impact in Game 1 against Cleveland, finishing with only two points. The young center has a tall task going up against Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen, but if Miami hopes to have any chances of making this a series with Cleveland, they'll need a lot more from Ware in Game 2.
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Double-doubles in blowout
Ware racked up 10 points (5-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt), 11 rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 26 minutes during Friday's 153-104 win over the Pelicans.
Ware recorded his 15th double-double of the season during Friday's blowout win. Since moving to the starting lineup on Jan. 21, the rookie big man has proven to be a consistent shot-blocker, averaging 1.3 blocks across 35 appearances.
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Snags 17 boards in win
Ware produced 19 points (8-16 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 17 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 35 minutes during Monday's 117-105 victory over the 76ers.
Ware bounced back from a sluggish performance Saturday against the Bucks, notching his second double-double in three appearances. He led his team on the glass with 17 rebounds, which marked a new season high for the 20-year-old rookie. Ware has been less reliable in the scoring department of late, as he's been held to single digits in three of his last five matchups.
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Records another double-double
Ware totaled 13 points (5-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 15 rebounds and three blocks across 35 minutes during Thursday's 110-108 loss to the Grizzlies.
Ware has looked comfortable playing alongside Bam Adebayo in the frontcourt, and while the rookie has experienced a fair share of ups and downs, he's done a good job of making his presence felt on both ends of the court for the most part. Ware has recorded six double-doubles over his last 11 outings since March 15, averaging 11.9 points, 10.7 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game over that stretch.
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Records impressive double-double
Ware recorded 13 points (6-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt), 14 rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal over 31 minutes during Saturday's 118-95 victory over the 76ers.
Ware filled the stat sheet admirably and posted an impressive outing, hitting all six of his shots from the field while thriving as a rebounder and rim protector. This was Ware's eighth game with double-digit rebounds and multiple blocks, and it was also his 12th double-double of the campaign. The rookie seems to be adjusting well to playing alongside Bam Adebayo, and he's likely to remain in a starting role in the final weeks of the regular season.
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Decent output Sunday
Ware had 12 points (6-10 FG, 0-3 3Pt), eight rebounds, five assists and one block over 28 minutes during Sunday's 122-105 victory over the Hornets.
Ware finished just two boards shy of recording a double-double, but he also turned heads as a passer after delivering a new career-high mark in that category. Ware has scored in double digits in his last five appearances, a stretch in which he's averaging 14.2 points and 10.2 boards per contest.
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Strong two-way showing
Ware logged 14 points (7-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt), 12 rebounds, three blocks and one steal over 33 minutes during Wednesday's 116-113 loss to Detroit.
Ware has recorded double-doubles in each of his last two starts. While the rookie big man has shown flashes of being a reliable two-way player when given enough minutes, he's also been extremely inconsistent, alternating solid performances with some not-so-good ones. Ware is averaging 10.4 points, 9.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.3 blocks per game in his 23 starts this season.
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Back in starting lineup
Ware is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pistons.
The rookie big man will supplant Haywood Highsmith in the starting five Wednesday. Across his last 10 appearances in the first unit, Ware has averaged 8.8 points, 9.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.2 blocks and 0.8 steals in 27.2 minutes.
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Reaches double figures off bench
Ware contributed 10 points (5-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt), six rebounds, one block and one steal in 19 minutes during Monday's 116-95 loss to New York.
Ware returned to the second unit in Monday's contest with Haywood Highsmith starting, going on to lead all Heat bench players in rebounds while finishing as one of five Miami players with a double-digit point total. Ware has reached double figures in scoring in six outings when coming off the bench.
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Back to bench Monday
Ware is not in Miami's starting lineup against New York on Monday, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Ware is coming off a double-double against the Grizzlies on Saturday. He has started in all but one game he's played in since Jan. 21, but he'll come off the bench Monday while Jaime Jaquez enters the Heat's starting five. Ware should still see meaningful minutes in a reserve role behind Bam Adebayo.
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Records double-double
Ware ended Saturday's 125-91 loss to the Grizzlies with 19 points (8-14 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-3 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and one steal over 36 minutes.
The Heat looked overmatched in this 34-point loss to the Grizzlies, but Ware was one of the few standout performers for Miami. The rookie out of Indiana posted his first double-double since Feb. 23, when he supplied12 points and 12 boards against the Bucks. Ware is certainly more valuable in dynasty formats than in standard leagues, but he will continue to have a decent floor as long as he remains in a starting role, which is likely to be the case for the rest of the season.
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Back in starting lineup
Ware is in the Heat's starting lineup against the Grizzlies on Saturday.
Ware came off the bench in Friday's loss to the Celtics, but he's back in the Heat's starting lineup alongside Bam Adebayo and Andrew Wiggins in the frontcourt. Ware has averaged 5.0 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.0 blocks and 1.0 steals over 20.5 minutes per game over his last four outings.
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Shifting to bench Friday
Ware is not in the Heat's starting lineup against the Celtics on Friday.
Ware has started in every game he has appeared in since Jan. 21. The rookie first rounder will shift to a reserve role Friday as head coach Erik Spoelstra goes with Bam Adebayo at the five with Jaime Jaquez and Andrew Wiggins rounding out the Heat's starting frontcourt.
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Makes defensive impact in return
Ware (knee) tallied seven points (3-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 12 rebounds, two steals and two blocks across 26 minutes Saturday in the Heat's 114-109 loss to the Bulls.
Back in action after a three-game absence due to a left knee sprain, Ware took back his spot in the starting five alongside Bam Adebayo. The rookie took a back seat on the offensive end to fellow starters Adebayo, Tyler Herro and Andrew Wiggins, but Ware piled up some useful numbers defensively. Since moving into a starting role Jan. 21, Ware is now averaging 10.6 points, 10.1 rebounds, 1.3 blocks, 1.3 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.7 three-pointers in 29.2 minutes while shooting 51.8 percent from the field and 76.2 percent from the free-throw line over 19 games.
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Good to go Saturday
Ware (knee) is available for Saturday's game against the Bulls, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Ware had sat out the Heat's last three games with a left knee sprain, but he's made enough progress to give it a go Saturday. With Ware back in the fold, Kevin Love is likely to move to the bench. Since entering the starting lineup Jan. 21, Ware has averaged 10.8 points, 9.9 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.3 blocks over 29.4 minutes per game.
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Expected to play Saturday
Ware (knee) is listed as probable for Saturday's game versus the Bulls.
Ware is expected to return to action Saturday after missing Miami's last three contests. The rookie big man will likely reclaim his starting spot from Kevin Love if he's upgraded to available.
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Ruled out for Friday
Ware (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Timberwolves.
Ware will miss a third straight game Friday for the Heat, as he continues to deal with a sprained left knee. Miami will likely continue to lean on Kevin Love, Kyle Anderson, Pelle Larsson and Haywood Highsmith in the frontcourt.
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Out again Wednesday
Ware (knee) will not play Wednesday against the Cavaliers.
Ware will miss a second straight game due to a knee sprain. During Monday's 106-90 win over the Wizards, Kevin Love started in Ware's place and played 12 minutes, while all of Kyle Anderson, Pelle Larsson and Haywood Highsmith saw extra playing time off the bench.
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Out Monday with knee sprain
Ware has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Wizards due to a right knee sprain.
Ware appeared to tweak his knee late in Sunday's 116-112 overtime loss to the Knicks, but he returned to action briefly thereafter while sporting a bit of a limp. He turned in one of his better performances of late with 12 points (6-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt), eight rebounds and six blocks over 29 minutes, but the Heat will elect to hold him out for the second leg of a back-to-back set. With the rookie sidelined, the Heat will likely move Bam Adebayo back to center and could reopen a spot in the rotation for Kevin Love to serve as Adebayo's backup. Kyle Anderson and Haywood Highsmith will be the primary candidates to absorb minutes at power forward.
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Swats six shots
Ware registered 12 points (6-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt), eight rebounds and six blocks over 29 minutes during Sunday's 116-112 overtime loss to New York.
Ware doubled his previous career-high mark with six blocks on the night. He's averaging nearly a double-double over his last 10 games, producing 9.8 points, 9.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.4 blocks in 27.8 minutes per contest.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 7-0, 230 lbs |
| Birthplace: Sherwood, AR |
| Age: 21 |
| School: Indiana |
| Experience: R |