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Golden State plays Miami, seeks 4th straight home win

Golden State comes into a matchup against Miami after winning three straight home games

14 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Kel'el Ware gets honest about the fewer minutes he has been playing for the Heat recently | Sporting News Kel'el Ware is a promising player, but he has a bizarre dynamic with head coach Erik Spoelstra as of late.

14 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Brown and the Celtics visit conference foe Miami

Miami takes on Boston in a matchup of Eastern Conference teams

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Indiana faces Miami, aims to stop home slide

Indiana looks to stop its 7-game home slide with a victory against Miami

JANUARY 9 • Associated Press

Headed to bench Ware will come off the bench for Thursday's game in Chicago.

Impact Tyler Herro is returning to the starting lineup Thursday, which will shift Ware back to the second unit. As a reserve this season, Ware has compiled averages of 9.8 points, 9.2 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per contest.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Timberwolves take on the Heat in non-conference play

The Minnesota Timberwolves take on the Miami Heat in non-conference play

JANUARY 5 • Associated Press

Double-doubles in defeat Ware finished with 16 points (7-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist and one block over 25 minutes during Sunday's 125-106 victory over the Pelicans.

Impact Ware remained in the starting five for a 10th straight game and recorded his fifth double-double over that stretch. The second-year center's 12 boards were a game-high mark, and he has grabbed 12 or more rebounds in seven of his last 11 games. Over his last five appearances, Ware has averaged 13.0 points, 9.8 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 1.0 blocks in 26.6 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Powell makes career-high nine 3-pointers as Heat beat Pelicans 125-106

Norman Powell made a career high nine 3-pointers in a 34-point performance as the Miami Heat beat New Orleans 125-106 on Sunday night, extending the Pelicans’ losing skid to seven

JANUARY 5 • Associated Press

Miami faces Minnesota, aims for 5th straight victory

Miami aims to continue its four-game win streak with a victory over Minnesota

JANUARY 2 • Associated Press

Grabs 13 boards in victory Ware registered four points (1-6 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 13 rebounds, two blocks and two steals over 27 minutes during Thursday's 118-112 win over Detroit.

Impact After averaging 16.7 points per game on 66.7 percent shooting from the field over his previous three games, Ware struggled to get going on the offensive end Thursday. However, he made his presence felt in other ways, grabbing double-digit rebounds for the fifth time in his last eight outings. Additionally, the second-year center recorded a team-high two blocks and tied the team-best mark in steals, logging multiple swats and multiple swipes for just the second time this season.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Ware and the Heat take on Jokic and the Nuggets

The Miami Heat host the Denver Nuggets in a non-conference matchup

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Available Saturday Ware (quadriceps) is available for Saturday's game against the Pacers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Ware was added to the injury report due to a right quadriceps contusion but will shed his probable tag and suit up in the second leg of Miami's back-to-back set. The second-year center has started five consecutive contests, racking up four double-doubles over that stretch.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Probable Saturday Ware (quadriceps) is listed as probable for Saturday's game against the Pacers.

Impact Ware was not included on the Heat's initial injury report but is now listed as probable due to a right quadriceps contusion. Still, the second-year center is likely to suit up in the second leg of the team's back-to-back set. He has started five consecutive contests, racking up four double-doubles over that stretch.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kel'el Ware's response to tough love from Heat speaks for itself Kel'el Ware has used tough love during the early portion of his career to evolve into a future-altering young prospect for the Miami Heat.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • ALLUCANHEAT.COM

Indiana faces Miami, seeks to halt 7-game slide

Indiana enters the matchup with Miami as losers of seven games in a row

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Double-doubles in start Ware registered 16 points (7-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt), 13 rebounds, one block and one steal over 33 minutes during Friday's 126-111 win over the Hawks.

Impact Ware started for the fifth straight game, taking advantage of the fact that Bam Adebayo was out due to a back injury. This allowed Ware to play at least 30 minutes for the third time in the past five games, an encouraging sign when it comes to his long-term fantasy value. In six appearances over the past two weeks, Ware has been able to put up first-round value, averaging 16.8 points, 13.3 rebounds, 1.3 blocks and 2.5 three-pointers in 27.6 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Norman Powell's 25 points lead Heat to 126-111 win over struggling Hawks

The Miami Heat handed the Atlanta Hawks their fifth straight loss with a 126-111 win

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Knicks head coach Mike Brown gives Kel'el Ware plenty of praise after strong performance | Sporting News Ware had 28 points and 19 rebounds against the Knicks on Sunday.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Heat finally vindicated for decision to keep Kel'el Ware out of KD trade talks It's hard to argue with the Miami Heat's decision to keep Kel'el Ware out of trade talks for Kevin Durant now.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ALLUCANHEAT.COM

Kel'el Ware is the surprise gift that keeps on giving for the Heat It's hard to envision where the positives would be for the Miami Heat this season without Kel'el Ware.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ALLUCANHEAT.COM

Toronto visits Miami for conference showdown

Toronto travels to Miami for an Eastern Conference matchup Tuesday

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Dominant in loss Ware produced 28 points (11-15 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 20 rebounds and one steal across 35 minutes of Sunday's 132-125 loss to the Knicks.

Impact Ware was dominant for Miami, posting a career-high 28 points while matching his career-high mark of 20 boards. He also finished one triple shy of his career-high mark (6). Now back in the starting lineup, Ware is thriving with 24.7 points, 15.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.7 blocks and 4.0 three-pointers over his last three games.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Erik Spoelstra's recent comments on Kel'el Ware are completely out of line Erik Spoelstra's recent comments on Kel'el Ware may be getting a little out of hand.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ALLUCANHEAT.COM

Towns, Knicks to host Ware and the Heat

Miami heads to New York for an Eastern Conference matchup Sunday

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Another double-double Friday Ware tallied 24 points (8-12 FG, 6-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 14 rebounds, two assists and one block over 28 minutes during the Heat's 129-116 loss to the Celtics on Friday.

Impact Ware started in a second straight game, and in each of those starts posted a 20-point double-double. He ended up leading the Heat in both scoring and rebounding (with five of his 14 boards coming off the offensive glass), and he set a career high with six three-pointers. Ware would likely start against the Knicks on Sunday if Andrew Wiggins (back) is not cleared to play.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Golden State plays Miami, seeks 4th straight home win

Brown and the Celtics visit conference foe Miami

Indiana faces Miami, aims to stop home slide

Timberwolves take on the Heat in non-conference play

Powell makes career-high nine 3-pointers as Heat beat Pelicans 125-106

Miami faces Minnesota, aims for 5th straight victory

Ware and the Heat take on Jokic and the Nuggets

Indiana faces Miami, seeks to halt 7-game slide

Norman Powell's 25 points lead Heat to 126-111 win over struggling Hawks

Toronto visits Miami for conference showdown

Towns, Knicks to host Ware and the Heat