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

Bam Adebayo is pleased to see Kel'el Ware become a more trusted player by the Miami Heat | Sporting News After months of struggling off the bench, Kel'el Ware is getting more consistent minutes lately.

MARCH 9 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Defensive presence felt in win Ware recorded 10 points (4-8 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, four blocks and one steal in 31 minutes during Friday's 128-120 win over Charlotte.

Impact With Andrew Wiggins (toe) sidelined Friday, Ware stepped into a heavier workload and logged 31 minutes for the second consecutive game. While his three-game double-double streak came to an end, the second-year center remained a massive defensive anchor, leading the Heat with four blocks. Ware has been on a defensive tear recently, racking up 11 blocks and 11 steals over his last three outings. His ability to provide elite rim protection while stretching the floor with at least one triple in 11 straight games keeps his fantasy ceiling high, especially while Miami manages injuries in the frontcourt.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

One incredible stat puts Heat's Kel'el Ware in legendary company Kel'el Ware is putting up numbers that only Hakeem Olajuwon has posted over the last 37 years.

MARCH 6 • ALLUCANHEAT.COM

Kel'el Ware's historic shot-blocking performance impresses All-Star teammate Tyler Herro | Sporting News Kel'el Ware continues to prove he deserves more opportunities by having another awesome performance.

MARCH 6 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Monster stat line Thursday Ware contributed 16 points (7-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist, seven blocks and five steals across 32 minutes during Thursday's 126-110 win over the Nets.

Impact Ware finished just three blocks away from recording a triple-double and also added five steals, so his impact on both ends of the court was massive for the Heat. The second-year big man has three straight double-doubles and has notched that feat in seven of his last 10 appearances. The defensive impact can't be overlooked either -- he has seven blocks and 10 steals over his last two contests, both coming off the bench.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Kel'el Ware stuffs stat sheet as Heat hand Nets 10th straight loss Deadspin | Kel'el Ware stuffs stat sheet as Heat hand Nets 10th straight loss

MARCH 6 • DEADSPIN.COM

Double-doubles off bench Ware contributed 11 points (5-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt), 13 rebounds, one assist and five steals in 29 minutes during Tuesday's 124-98 victory over Brooklyn.

Impact Ware made the most of his minutes off the bench en route to posting his second straight double-double, and he's achieved that feat in four of his six appearances off the bench since the All-Star break. Over that span, Ware is averaging a robust line of 11.3 points, 11.5 rebounds and 1.2 steals across 21.0 minutes per game.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Bam Adebayo continues to support Kel'el Ware despite bizarre dynamic with Spoelstra | Sporting News Kel'el Ware has been revealed to not listen to Erik Spoelstra, but Bam Adebayo continues to stand by him.

MARCH 2 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Big effort on glass Ware closed Saturday's 115-105 victory over Houston with 13 points (6-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt), 15 rebounds, one assist and one block across 29 minutes off the bench.

Impact The double-double was Ware's 19th of the season, with five of them coming in the last eight games (two starts). During that surge, the second-year center is averaging 12.5 points, 11.0 boards and 1.3 threes in 21.1 minutes.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Bam Adebayo's words could signal big changes coming for Kel'el Ware Bam Adebayo just gave a huge vote of confidence to Kel'el Ware, calling for them to play together more.

MARCH 1 • ALLUCANHEAT.COM

Bam Adebayo urges Erik Spoelstra to give Kel'el Ware more room to make mistakes | Sporting News Bam Adebayo wants to play alongside Kel'el Ware, but Erik Spoelstra has been stubborn.

MARCH 1 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Adebayo scores 24, Larsson adds 20 and Heat hold off Rockets, 115-105

Bam Adebayo had 24 points and 11 rebounds, Pelle Larsson scored 10 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter and the Miami Heat beat the Houston Rockets 115-105 on Saturday

FEBRUARY 28 • Associated Press

Porter, Portis and Rollins power the Bucks to a 128-117 win over the Heat

Kevin Porter Jr. matched his season high with 32 points and Bobby Portis and Ryan Rollins scored 21 apiece as the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Miami Heat 128-117 on Tuesday night for t...

FEBRUARY 25 • Associated Press

Snags 15 rebounds Ware had 11 points (5-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt), 15 rebounds and one steal in 19 minutes during Saturday's 136-120 win over the Grizzlies.

Impact Ware needed just 19 minutes of play to deliver a strong showing. He finished with 11 points and 15 rebounds while drilling one three-pointer in the Heat's win over the Grizzlies. He now has back-to-back double-doubles while coming off the bench since the All-Star break ended.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Wiggins makes 9-of-10 shots in 28-point outing to lead Heat over Grizzlies 136-120

Andrew Wiggins scored 28 points on 9-of-10 shooting, Norman Powell finished with 25 and the Miami Heat beat the Memphis Grizzlies 136-120 on Saturday night

FEBRUARY 22 • Associated Press

Herro scores 24 points in return to help the Heat beat the Hawks 128-97

Tyler Herro scored 24 points in his return from a rib injury and the Miami Heat never trailed in a 128-97 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night

FEBRUARY 21 • Associated Press

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

Impact Ware started in each of the Heat's last two games before the All-Star break and recorded a double-double against the Pelicans on Feb. 11. However, the second-year center will retreat to the bench for Friday's contest after Andrew Wiggins (toe) was cleared to play.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

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.

FEBRUARY 18 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

NBA 2024 re-draft proves Kel'el Ware has changed everything for the Heat A 2024 NBA re-draft just proves that Kel'el Ware has truly changed everything for the Miami Heat.

FEBRUARY 17 • ALLUCANHEAT.COM

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.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

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...

FEBRUARY 12 • Associated Press

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.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

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.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

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.

FEBRUARY 6 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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.

FEBRUARY 3 • ALLUCANHEAT.COM

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Adebayo scores 24, Larsson adds 20 and Heat hold off Rockets, 115-105

Porter, Portis and Rollins power the Bucks to a 128-117 win over the Heat

Wiggins makes 9-of-10 shots in 28-point outing to lead Heat over Grizzlies 136-120

Herro scores 24 points in return to help the Heat beat the Hawks 128-97

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