Kel'el Ware News, Rumors, Updates - Miami Heat

Miami Heat big man Kel'el Ware honored to be part of NBA All-Star Weekend as a sophomore | Sporting News Despite some of the issues this season, Kel'el Ware loved the opportunity to perform at All-Star Weekend.

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Records double-double in win Ware notched 16 points (7-15 FG, 2-3 3Pt), 12 rebounds, two blocks and one steal across 28 minutes during Wednesday's 123-111 win over the Pelicans.

Impact Ware's second season has been up and down, as he's been working his way back from a hamstring strain, but he's finally beginning to show some signs of life with two double-doubles in his past three games. It remains to be seen if the Heat are sticking with the 2024 first-rounder in the starting lineup out of the All-Star break, and Ware is still searching for some consistency. He's averaging 11.8 points, 8.5 rebounds and 1.0 three-pointers in 19.6 minutes per game over his last six outings.

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Short-handed Heat beat Pelicans 123-111 in final game for both teams before All-Star break

Bam Adebayo had 27 points, 14 rebounds and four blocks and the short-handed Miami Heat beat the New Orleans Pelicans 123-111 on Wednesday night in the final game for both teams bef...

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Slated to start Monday Ware is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Jazz, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Fresh off a double-double in Sunday's blowout win, Ware will make his first start since Jan. 6 on Monday. In 27 starts this season, the big man is averaging 13.2 points, 11.1 rebounds and 1.3 blocks in 27.2 minutes per contest.

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Double-double off bench Ware logged 19 points (8-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 14 rebounds, one assist and one block in 30 minutes during Sunday's 132-101 win over the Wizards.

Impact Ware made a significant impact as both a scorer and rebounder in a dominant Heat victory. Sunday marked his highest scoring output since Dec. 29 and the big man's most rebounds in a game since Dec. 21. His role had been more limited as of late, as Ware averaged 7.7 points and 4.7 rebounds in just 11.3 minutes per contest over the previous six contests.

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Kel'el Ware is getting approached in public about his playing time under Erik Spoelstra | Sporting News Kel'el Ware is not getting enough minutes for most people, and they are calling it out.

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Kel'el Ware tells Heat fans exactly how he feels about growing trade rumors Kel'el Ware isn't worried about the recent trade rumors that surround him heading into trade deadline week.

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Bounces back in win Ware finished Sunday's 134-91 win over the Bulls with 17 points (8-15 FG, 1-5 3Pt), six rebounds and one assist across 18 minutes.

Impact After logging three minutes in Saturday's game, Ware bounced back nicely Sunday and likely gave the coaching staff something to think about. Ware has a lot of per-minute upside, so if his minutes consistently begin to trend up, he could be right back on the fantasy radar.

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Spoelstra gets a wake-up call with Kel'el Ware continuing to be the Heat's top youngster | Sporting News Kel'el Ware continues to be a rock-solid young player for the Heat despite the bizarre situation with head coach Erik Spoelstra.

FEBRUARY 2 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Heat build 54-point lead, roll past Bulls 134-91 with Adebayo, Larsson each scoring 20

Bam Adebayo and Pelle Larsson each score 20 points as the Miami Heat dominate the Chicago Bulls 134-91

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Ayo Dosunmu's season-high 29 points lead short-handed Bulls past Heat, 125-118

Ayo Dosunmu scored a season-high 29 points as the short-handed Chicago Bulls topped the Miami Heat 125-118

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Available to play Ware (hamstring) is available for Thursday's game in Chicago, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports.

Impact Ware saw just seven minutes off the bench in his return from a four-game absence Wednesday, so it'll be interesting to see if he's cleared for much more than that Thursday night. Ware will be a risky target in daily fantasy leagues as he works his way back from the hamstring injury.

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Heat coach Erik Spoelstra explains why Kel'el Ware saw limited action in Magic loss | Sporting News Richard Pereira

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Likely to play Thursday Ware is probable for Thursday's game against the Bulls with a right hamstring strain.

Impact The second-year big man is likely to play the second half of Miami's back-to-back set. Over his past seven outings, Ware is trending down with averages of 7.0 points, 4.4 rebounds and 0.4 assists in 14.2 minutes per game while shooting 46.8 percent from the floor.

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Light role in return Ware (hamstring) logged seven minutes and recorded four points (2-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt), four rebounds and one block in Wednesday's 133-124 loss to the Magic.

Impact Ware had missed the Heat's previous four games due to a right hamstring strain before returning to action Wednesday. With the Heat riding starting center Bam Adebayo for 39 minutes in the loss, little playing time was left over for Ware, who typically doesn't play alongside Adebayo when Miami is close to full strength in the frontcourt. With season-long averages of 11.5 points, 9.6 rebounds, 1.2 three-pointers, 1.1 blocks and 0.8 steals in just 23.4 minutes per game, Ware has undeniable fantasy upside when given extended run, but he'll likely struggle to reach the 20-minute mark on a regular basis so long as Adebayo is healthy.

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Vucevic, Bulls host the Heat

Chicago and Miami will face off in a matchup of Eastern Conference opponents

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Listed available Wednesday Ware (hamstring) is available for Wednesday's game against Orlando.

Impact The second-year big man is putting a four-game absence with a hamstring strain in the rearview mirror Wednesday. His return likely means fewer minutes will be open to Simone Fontecchio and Nikola Jovic in the Miami frontcourt. Over his last six appearances, Ware has averaged 7.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 0.5 assists in 15.5 minutes per game.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Wednesday Ware (hamstring) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Magic.

Impact Ware has missed the past four games for Miami, but he practiced Tuesday, which is an encouraging sign for his status for Wednesday's game. We'll have a better idea on his availability based on his activity level at shootaround, but if he is able to get back out there, Nikola Jovic's minutes would dip

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Heat's Kel'el Ware to miss extended time with injury | Sporting News After picking up a strained hamstring this week, Miami Heat C Kel'el Ware is set to miss an extended period of time.

JANUARY 24 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Will miss at least two more games Ware returned to Miami for treatment on his strained right hamstring Thursday, and he won't play in the Heat's back-to-back set against the Jazz on Saturday and the Suns on Sunday,...

Impact Ware is set to miss his fourth consecutive contest Sunday, and his next opportunity to play will come at home against the Magic on Wednesday. With the second-year big man sidelined, Nikola Jovic will likely see increased playing time behind Bam Adebayo.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Receiving treatment in Miami Ware (hamstring) has returned to Miami to receive treatment, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Ware has already been ruled out for Thursday's clash against the Trail Blazers, but the fact that he's left the team puts his status for Saturday in Utah and Sunday in Phoenix in serious doubt. The team returns home from the current road trip after Sunday's matchup, so it's possible the big man will remain out until then. The Heat should have additional clarification on his availability over the next day or so.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Thursday Ware (hamstring) will not play Thursday against Portland.

Impact Ware was previously listed as questionable, so fantasy managers can assume that he's day-to-day. With Ware out for a second straight contest, the Heat will likely deploy some smaller lineups with Nikola Jovic possibly seeing a bump in minutes.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Thursday Ware (hamstring) is questionable for Thursday's game in Portland, Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports.

Impact Ware missed Tuesday's win over Sacramento with a sore hamstring, but there's a chance he'll be able to get back out there for Thursday's game in Portland. If he does return, Nikola Jovic's minutes would likely dip. Check back closer to Thursday's tip for official word on Ware's status.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

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Short-handed Heat beat Pelicans 123-111 in final game for both teams before All-Star break

Heat build 54-point lead, roll past Bulls 134-91 with Adebayo, Larsson each scoring 20

Ayo Dosunmu's season-high 29 points lead short-handed Bulls past Heat, 125-118

Vucevic, Bulls host the Heat