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

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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

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MARCH 6, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • Associated Press

Good to go Wednesday Ware (ankle) is available in Wednesday's game against Atlanta.

Impact Despite dealing with left ankle discomfort, Ware will give it a go Wednesday and play through the issue. There's no indication the rookie big man will face any restrictions against the Hawks. Over his last 15 games, Ware has averaged 10.8 points, 10.1 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.1 blocks and 0.7 steals in 29.6 minutes.

FEBRUARY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Wednesday Ware (ankle) is listed as probable for Wednesday's game against the Hawks.

Impact Ware hasn't missed a game since Dec. 20 and is likely to suit up against the Hawks due to left ankle discomfort. The rookie big man has started in each of his last 15 appearances, during which he has averaged 10.8 points, 10.1 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.1 blocks across 29.5 minutes per contest. Ware could see a slight uptick in playing time if Bam Adebayo (calf) is downgraded from questionable to out.

FEBRUARY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Big night on glass Ware totaled eight points (4-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 15 rebounds, three assists and one block over 24 minutes during Monday's 98-86 loss to the Hawks.

Impact The rookie center tied his career high in boards, and Ware likely would have established a new personal best if he hadn't sat out the entire fourth quarter. It's not clear what prompted that decision from coach Erik Spoelstra -- Ware came into the game nursing an ankle issue, but per Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald, no new injury was reported by the team. Ware did extend his streak of games with at least one rejection to seven, a stretch in which he's averaging 9.4 points, 9.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.1 blocks.

FEBRUARY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Green light to play Monday Ware (ankle) is available for Monday's game against the Hawks, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Ware popped up on the injury report due to left ankle discomfort, but the injury isn't severe enough for the rookie first-round pick to be sidelined for Monday's Southeast division clash. Ware has started in each of the Heat's last 14 games, and over that span he has averaged 11.0 points, 9.7 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.1 blocks over 29.9 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Ware is probable for Monday's game against Atlanta due to left ankle discomfort.

Impact Ware logged 37 minutes Sunday against the Bucks, finishing with 12 points (6-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt), 12 rebounds, four assists and one block. Despite being less than 100 percent, the Heat are planning on their center being available Monday evening.

FEBRUARY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Seventh double-double Sunday Ware finished with 12 points (6-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt), 12 rebounds, four assists and one block across 37 minutes during Sunday's 120-113 loss to Milwaukee.

Impact It was the seventh double-double of what continues to be an impressive rookie season for Ware. Over 14 contests since becoming a full-time starter Jan. 21, the rookie big man has averaged 11.0 points, 9.7 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.1 blocks and 0.7 steals in 30.0 minutes. That said, Ware has posted double-digit points in only half of these appearances, so there might continue to be some ups and downs going forward.

FEBRUARY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nears double-double in loss Ware recorded 17 points (8-14 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 32 minutes during Thursday's 118-113 loss to Dallas.

Impact Ware came one rebound shy of recording his seventh double-double of the season in an efficient outing. The rookie also scored in double figures for just the 11th time. The 20-year-old has started in 12 consecutive contests, averaging 11.5 points, 9.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.2 blocks across 30.1 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Double-double in Friday's loss Ware produced 10 points (4-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 14 rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 26 minutes during Friday's 102-86 loss to Brooklyn.

Impact After failing to score a point in Wednesday's win over the Sixers, Ware bounced back with his sixth double-double of the season, albeit in a losing effort. Five of them have come in the last nine games since moving into Miami's starting lineup, a stretch in which Ware has averaged 11.8 points, 10.7 boards, 1.2 assists, 1.2 threes, 1.1 blocks and 0.9 steals. With Jimmy Butler now with Golden State, Ware and his frontcourt mate Bam Adebayo figure to become the focal point of the Heat offense along with Tyler Herro.

FEBRUARY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Double-double in Chicago Ware amassed 17 points (8-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt), 12 rebounds, one assist and one steal over 31 minutes during Tuesday's 133-124 loss to the Bulls.

Impact The rookie center has been a revelation for the Heat since moving into the starting lineup in late January. Over the last seven games, Ware has averaged 13.7 points, 9.9 boards, 1.6 threes, 1.3 blocks, 1.0 steals and 0.9 assists while shooting 53.3 percent from the floor and 42.3 percent (11-for-26) from beyond the arc. He's also recorded four of his five career double-double in that span. Bam Adebayo has also seen his numbers jump up significantly while playing alongside the 15th overall pick in the 2024 Draft, another strong sign that Ware isn't going to move back to the bench any time soon.

FEBRUARY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

2024-25 NBA Rookie of the Year odds: Kel'el Ware becomes new favorite

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JANUARY 28, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

2024-25 NBA Rookie of the Year odds: Kel'el Ware becomes new favorite

Double-doubles in win Ware logged 19 points (7-8 FG, 4-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds, one block and two steals across 42 minutes during Monday's 125-119 double-overtime victory over the Magic.

Impact It's safe to say Ware is enjoying his new role in the starting lineup alongside Bam Adebayo. Over his last five games, Ware leads Miami in nine-category fantasy value, posting second-round numbers with averages of 18.6 points, 9.8 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 1.8 blocks on 52.9 percent shooting from the field and 90.0 percent from the line. His fantasy arrow is pointing straight up.

JANUARY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Continues to impress Thursday Ware had 22 points (9-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, two blocks and one steal over 35 minutes during Thursday's 125-96 loss to the Bucks.

Impact The standout rookie big man kept his foot on the gas Thursday, piling up a team-high 22 points en route to his third double-double of the campaign. Considering Haywood Highsmith was mostly ineffective as a starter for the Heat during the first half of the season, the starting job alongside Bam Adebayo in Miami's frontcourt appears to be Ware's to lose at this point. Over his last eight contests, Ware has averaged 14.8 points, 9.4 rebounds, 1.6 blocks and 1.1 three-pointers in 26.1 minutes while shooting 55.1 percent from the field.

JANUARY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Double-doubles in first start Ware recorded 20 points (8-17 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 15 rebounds and two blocks in 39 minutes during Tuesday's 116-107 loss to the Trail Blazers.

Impact Ware was rewarded with his first career start Tuesday after a strong outing against San Antonio. The rookie center paid back coach Eric Spoelstra's trust by putting up a career-high 15 rebounds and posting a plus-eight point differential despite losing. If Ware can keep performing at a high level, he will likely continue to start alongside Bam Adebayo in Miami's frontcourt.

JANUARY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Earns first career start Tuesday Ware will start Tuesday's game against Portland, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Ware will make his first NBA start Tuesday alongside Bam Adebayo in Miami's frontocurt, supplanting Haywood Highsmith from the first unit. The rookie first-rounder is averaging 12.3 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.4 blocks and 1.0 threes while shooting 45.8 percent from three-point land in 20.6 minutes over his last 11 games.

JANUARY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Standout performance off bench Ware amassed 25 points (10-19 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 34 minutes during Sunday's 128-107 victory over the Spurs.

Impact It was a standout performance off Miami's bench by Ware, who ended up exceeding Bam Adebayo's minutes total while matching his season high with 25 points to lead the team in Sunday's rout. Ware has made a serious case for more playing time with the Heat since the calendar flipped to January, as he's averaging 12.3 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.4 blocks and 1.0 threes while shooting 45.8 percent from three-point land in 20.6 minutes over his last 11 games. The rookie first-rounder's fantasy upside will remain capped while Adebayo is healthy, but Ware is showcasing a unique skill set when it comes to providing treys and swats alongside a high field-goal percentage.

JANUARY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Officially active Ware (foot) will play in Wednesday's game against the Lakers.

Impact Ware saw 33 minutes off the bench Monday due to the absence of Bam Adebayo (back) but should see his minutes dip down Wednesday with Adebayo healthy. In the 12 games before Monday's outburst, Ware averaged 8.7 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.2 blocks across 16.2 minutes.

JANUARY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play against Lakers Ware (foot) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Lakers.

Impact After notching his first career double-double off Miami's bench in Monday's game against the Clippers, Ware is managing right foot soreness but is likely to play Wednesday. The rookie big man is averaging 11.6 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.4 blocks over his last eight games, and the Heat may need Ware to play a significant role against Los Angeles if Bam Adebayo (back) remains sidelined.

JANUARY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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