KEL'EL WARE NEWS

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 th...

Impact 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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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.

Impact 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.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | NBA roundup: Bam Adebayo, Kel'el Ware lead Heat to record win Deadspin | NBA roundup: Bam Adebayo, Kel’el Ware lead Heat to record win

APRIL 12 • DEADSPIN.COM

NBA roundup: Bam Adebayo, Kel'el Ware lead Heat to record win Bam Adebayo and Kel’el Ware had double-doubles, eight of their Miami teammates scored in double figures and the visiting Heat made history i...

APRIL 12 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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.

Impact 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 marks 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.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact 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.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Morant beats the buzzer for a game-winner, lifts Grizzlies past Heat 110-108

Ja Morant made a 12-foot jumper in the lane as time expired, lifting the Memphis Grizzlies to a 110-108 win over the Miami Heat and giving interim coach Tuomas Iisalo his first vic...

APRIL 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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.

Impact 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.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact 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.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact 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.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Back in starting lineup Ware is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pistons.

Impact 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.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact 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.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Monday Ware is not in Miami's starting lineup against New York on Monday, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact 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.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact 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 posted 12 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.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Back in starting lineup Ware is in the Heat's starting lineup against the Grizzlies on Saturday.

Impact 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.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Shifting to bench Friday Ware is not in the Heat's starting lineup against the Celtics on Friday.

Impact 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.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact 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.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go against Chicago Ware (knee) is available for Saturday's game against the Bulls, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Ware has been absent from the Heat's last three games due to a left knee sprain. He's progressed enough in his recovery to return Saturday, which will likely mean that Kevin Love goes back to the bench. Since entering the starting lineup Jan. 21, Ware has averaged 10.8 points on 52.2 percent shooting, 9.9 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.3 blocks over 29.4 minutes per game.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Saturday Ware (knee) is listed as probable for Saturday's game versus the Bulls.

Impact 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.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Friday Ware (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Timberwolves.

Impact 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.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Cavaliers hold off Heat 112-107 to extend winning streak to 12 and clinch playoff spot

Donovan Mitchell scored 26 points, Darius Garland had 10 assists and the Cleveland Cavaliers survived some sloppiness in the final two minutes to win their 12th straight game, 112-...

MARCH 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out again Wednesday Ware (knee) will not play Wednesday against the Cavaliers.

Impact Ware will miss a second straight game for Miami, and a timetable has yet to be announced for the center. During Monday's game against the Wizards, Kevin Love started and saw 12 minutes of action, while Kyle Anderson, Pelle Larsson and Haywood Highsmith all saw extended minutes off the bench.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Washington Ware will not play Monday against the Wizards due to a right knee sprain.

Impact This injury comes out of nowhere for the rookie center. During Sunday's 116-112 overtime loss to New York, Ware had one of his best performance of the season with 12 points (6-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt), eight rebounds and six blocks over 29 minutes. It's possible the Heat are being cautious for the second leg of this back-to-back set, but fantasy managers will be eager to get some clarity from the Heat. Kyle Anderson, Duncan Robinson and Haywood Highsmith could be more involved as a result Monday.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact 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.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Knicks overcame a 19-point deficit to beat the Heat 116-112 in overtime

Jalen Brunson scored 31 points and the New York Knicks overcame a 19-point deficit to beat the Miami Heat 116-112 in overtime Sunday night

MARCH 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS