Kel'el Ware News, Rumors, Updates - Milwaukee Bucks

Late addition to injury report Ware is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Knicks due to a left ankle sprain.

Impact Ware was a late addition to the injury report, which is never a good sign, but the severity of the issue remains unclear. If the backup big man is unable to suit up, Jericho Sims, Nate Ament and Ousmane Dieng would be candidates for increased roles.

3 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Team option picked up The Bucks exercised their fourth-year team option on Ware's contract Monday.

Impact Ware is now officially under contract for the 2027-28 campaign after being traded to Milwaukee this past offseason. The big man has played a relatively steady role off the Bucks' bench to begin the 2026-27 season, averaging 13.0 points, 8.7 rebounds, 1.4 combined steals-plus-blocks and 0.8 assists in 19.7 minutes per game across six appearances.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Mobley scores 27, Allen adds 25 as Cavaliers ride 48-point second quarter to get past Bucks 136-111

Evan Mobley scored 27 points, Jarrett Allen had 25 and Donovan Mitchell 15 as the Cleveland Cavaliers cruised past the Milwaukee Bucks 136-111 on Saturday night

NOVEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Double-doubles off bench Ware finished Saturday's 136-111 loss to the Cavaliers with 19 points (6-16 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal over 24 minutes.

Impact Most of Ware's production came in the fourth quarter, when the game was already well out of reach for the Bucks. Still, the third-year big man made the most of his opportunity and ended up leading Milwaukee in both points and rebounds en route to his third double-double of the season. All three of those double-doubles have come over his last four outings, and in that span, Ware has averaged 15.0 points, 11.3 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.3 threes and 1.0 blocks over 22.2 minutes per game while connecting on 42.9 percent of his field-goal attempts. Even with his strong output as of late, Ware's production ceiling will continue to be limited while coming off the bench and working behind starters Myles Turner and Kyle Kuzma.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Posts another double-double Ware provided 16 points (7-13 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 14 rebounds and one steal across 19 minutes during Monday's 110-102 win over Indiana.

Impact Ware recorded his second consecutive double-double, providing Milwaukee with a significant boost on the glass. The young center continues to make an impact despite coming off the bench, and his rebounding production gives him a solid fantasy foundation. Ware's ability to consistently produce double-doubles makes him an intriguing option even while sharing frontcourt minutes with Myles Turner.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Bounces back with double-double Ware registered 19 points (6-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 13 rebounds, an assist, a steal and two blocks across 29 minutes in Saturday's 127-116 loss to the 76ers.

Impact Ware made the most of his extended opportunity, producing a double-double while also leaving his mark on the defensive end of the court. His 29 minutes were particularly notable compared with Myles Turner's 20, suggesting Ware could push for a larger role in Milwaukee's frontcourt as the season progresses. However, his playing time remains worth monitoring, as his current bench role could limit his chances to produce at this rate on a consistent basis.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Rough start to season continues Ware ended Friday's 132-125 loss to the Bulls with 11 points (5-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 0-2 FT) and four rebounds in 15 minutes.

Impact Ware logged just 15 minutes, this time without getting into foul trouble. Through two games, fantasy managers have every right to be underwhelmed, with Ware looking as though he is slated for a backup role as opposed to what was seen as a potential breakout opportunity. At this point, it's hard to justify dropping him, given we are still only two games into the season. However, should his role remain the same for the next week, moving on from him might need to be addressed more seriously.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Fouls out in limited run Ware ended with seven points (3-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-3 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal over 14 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 128-116 loss to Washington.

Impact Ware struggled with foul trouble in his Milwaukee debut, picking up six personals while serving as a reserve behind Myles Turner. The young center showed some offensive activity but missed both three-point attempts and two free throws. His fantasy upside remains intriguing, though his production could be inconsistent while operating in a limited role.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Serviceable effort in preseason win Ware finished with 13 points (6-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 0-2 FT), three rebounds, two steals, one assist and one block in 25 minutes during Friday's 128-127 preseason win over the Pacers.

Impact Ware cobbled together another serviceable performance, rounding out what has been a relatively encouraging preseason. While there has been a lot of hype around Ware and what his role might look like in Milwaukee, fantasy managers are no clearer when it comes to his projected playing time. With that said, he will almost certainly see more of the floor than he did last season, making him an acceptable target in the later middle rounds.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Return of Pacers' Haliburton from injury is latest big event to shake up the Central Division

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OCTOBER 15 • Associated Press

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Miami Heat could be a perfect title-chasing pairing

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OCTOBER 14 • Associated Press

Not starting Sunday Ware is not listed in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Hornets, Sam Perley of the Hornets' official site reports.

Impact Ware started in Wednesday's 128-126 win over the Thunder, finishing with an 18-point, 12-rebound double-double. He will come off the bench Sunday, with Kyle Kuzma moving into the starting lineup for Milwaukee's preseason meeting with Charlotte.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Kel'el Ware has thrown a wrench into Kyle Kuzma being Bucks' runaway starter Kyle Kuzma starting at power forward for the Milwaukee Bucks wasn't hard to predict after the team's summer shakeup. In the preseason opener...

OCTOBER 10 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Kel'el Ware is the first gem to surface from the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade Kel'el Ware has been exceptional throughout the NBA preseason, dazzling for the Milwaukee Bucks.

OCTOBER 8 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Double-doubles in preseason win Ware recorded 18 points (7-13 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist and one block across 25 minutes in Wednesday's 128-126 preseason win over the Thunder.

Impact After posting 14 points and 12 rebounds over 24 minutes off the bench in Monday's preseason-opening loss to Minnesota, Ware got the starting nod Wednesday. The big man struggled from beyond the arc but still finished as Milwaukee's second-leading scorer behind Myles Turner (19 points). Ware also led all players in rebounds, securing his second double-double in as many preseason games thus far.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Will start Wednesday Ware will start Wednesday's preseason game against the Thunder.

Impact Ware came off the bench and posted a double-double during his Bucks debut, and he'll now supplant Kyle Kuzma in the starting lineup for Milwaukee's second exhibition game. Ware started 35 regular-season games for the Heat last year, averaging 12.8 points, 11.0 rebounds, 0.9 assists, 1.3 blocks and 0.8 steals per game.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Jericho Sims, Kel'el Ware duo could immediately be Bucks' secret weapon The Jericho Sims and Kel'el Ware pairing has the potential to be a dangerous one for the Milwaukee Bucks.

OCTOBER 7 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Kel'el Ware could be exactly what the Raptors need to diversify their frontcourt My biggest takeaway from the Toronto Raptors preseason opener against the Miami Heat was how alarmingly undermanned the dinos felt at the fi...

OCTOBER 6 • RAPTORSRAPTURE.COM

Double-doubles in preseason loss Ware produced 14 points (5-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist and one block across 24 minutes in Monday's 116-97 preseason loss to the Timberwolves.

Impact Ware didn't deliver his most efficient shooting performance in Milwaukee's preseason opener. However, the big man finished as the club's second-leading scorer and paced all players in rebounds. Ware nearly averaged a double-double with Miami in 2025-26 and shot 39.5 percent from beyond the arc on 3.0 three-point tries per contest. Entering his third year in the league, the 22-year-old is in a much more favorable situation and has an opportunity to take on a more sizable and consistent role than he had with the Heat.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Bucks' fondness for Jalen Duren could spell trouble for Kel'el Ware believers If the Milwaukee Bucks acquire Jalen Duren, it would essentially block Kel'el Ware's chances of being the team's future starting center.

SEPTEMBER 23 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Kel'el Ware Develops with Wembanyama & Olajuwon after Giannis Trade Big men as skilled at the game of basketball as Kel'el Ware don't exactly appear out of nowhere often, but here he finds himself in Milwauke...

SEPTEMBER 19 • SI.COM

Kel'el Ware positioned to make ESPN eat their words about Bucks' future Kel'el Ware wasn't featured among the Milwaukee Bucks' list of intriguing young prospects by ESPN. That feels like a good source of motivati...

SEPTEMBER 18 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Kel'el Ware is the answer to Bucks' glaring second-chance scoring shortcomings The Bucks needed more putbacks last season, and Kel'el Ware can provide them.

SEPTEMBER 17 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Kel'el Ware's box outs can be the shot in the arm Bucks lacked last year Kel'el Ware's boxing out will be a valuable tool for the Milwaukee Bucks after last year's shortcomings.

SEPTEMBER 17 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Kel'el Ware can make Bucks' struggle to move Myles Turner a blessing in disguise The Milwaukee Bucks have reportedly had trouble trading Myles Turner. He and Kel'el Ware can erase the frustration in 2026-27.

SEPTEMBER 10 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

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Mobley scores 27, Allen adds 25 as Cavaliers ride 48-point second quarter to get past Bucks 136-111

Return of Pacers' Haliburton from injury is latest big event to shake up the Central Division

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Miami Heat could be a perfect title-chasing pairing