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Miami visits Philadelphia after Maxey's 54-point game

Philadelphia hosts the Miami Heat after Tyrese Maxey scored 54 points in the Philadelphia 76ers' 123-114 overtime win over the Milwaukee Bucks

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Heat dominate Bulls 143-107, led by Kel'el Ware's 20 points and 14 rebounds

The Miami Heat have rolled to a 143-107 win over the Chicago Bulls

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Starting Friday Ware is part of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Bulls.

Impact Ware will start alongside Bam Adebayo on Friday, stepping in for Andrew Wiggins (hip). The second-year center is averaging 11.0 points, 10.2 rebounds and 1.5 blocks across 26 minutes in 11 starts this season.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pulls down 16 boards in win Ware notched seven points (3-10 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and 16 rebounds across 19 minutes during Wednesday's 110-96 win over Golden State.

Impact With the demotion to the second unit, Ware's minutes dipped below 20 and his double-double streak was put to an end. He didn't spend any time alongside Bam Adebayo, and if he's not able to share the floor with Adebayo, his upside will be severely limited.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to bench Ware will come off the bench for Wednesday's game against the Warriors, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Bam Adebayo (toe) is back and starting, which will shift Ware back to the second unit. As a reserve this season, Ware owns averages of 12.0 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.7 triples, 1.7 steals and 1.3 swats per contest.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kel'el Ware inching closer to the leap Heat fans know he can make Miami Heat center Kel'el Ware has the tools to become one of the best big men in the NBA. He's finally making one of the most important leap...

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ALLUCANHEAT.COM

Keeps double-double streak alive Ware logged 16 points (7-9 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 14 rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one steal in 31 minutes during Monday's 115-113 victory over the Knicks.

Impact Ware has been doing a good job filling in for Bam Adebayo (toe) at center, and the second-year big man delivered an impressive performance while having to deal with the threat of Karl-Anthony Towns on both ends of the court. This was Ware's fourth consecutive double-double, and he's finally reaching the consistency levels he was unable to post in the early stages of the season. Ware should remain a valuable fantasy asset as long as he stays in the starting lineup, which could be the case against the Warriors on Wednesday if Adebayo isn't cleared to return.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Heat survive frantic rally at the buzzer to edge the Knicks 115-113

The Miami Heat have held off a late rally to beat the New York Knicks 115-113

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Towns, Shamet power Knicks to a 140-130 win over Heat in NBA Cup game

Karl-Anthony Towns scored 39 points and Landry Shamet added a career-high 36 points off the bench as the New York Knicks beat the Miami Heat 140-130 in an NBA Cup game on Friday ni...

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Second consecutive double-double Ware finished Wednesday's 130-116 loss to the Cavaliers with 15 points (6-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 28 minutes.

Impact Ware has three double-doubles on the season and all three have come during the Heat's last five games, but he's notched this feat in back-to-back games for the first time in 2025-26. Ware has enjoyed an uptick in playing time due to the absence of Bam Adebayo (toe), and the second-year big man should remain in the first unit as long as Adebayo remains out -- translating into an uptick in fantasy value for Ware.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Short-handed Cavs rally to beat Heat 130-116 behind Jarrett Allen's double-double

Jarrett Allen had 30 points and 10 rebounds, and the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers stopped Miami’s four-game win streak with a 130-116 victory over the Heat

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Kel'el Ware joins elite company in Heat history with huge rebounding game | Sporting News Add another one to the list

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Pulls down career-high 20 rebounds Ware produced 14 points (7-14 FG, 0-1 3Pt), 20 rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block over 34 turnover-less minutes during Monday's 140-138 overtime win over the Cavs.

Impact Ware was a beast on the boards in this one, as he set a new career-high in rebounds, and his defense played a pivotal role in Miami eking out the two-point win in overtime. Over the past three games as a starter, Ware has been a top-75 producer with averages of 10.0 points, 12.3 rebounds, 1.0 steal and 2.3 swats per contest.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Andrew Wiggins' alley-oop dunk at OT buzzer gives Heat a 140-138 win over the Cavaliers

Andrew Wiggins made an alley-oop dunk at the buzzer in overtime, leading the Miami Heat to a thrilling 140-138 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Cleared to play Monday Ware (hip) is available for Monday's game against the Cavaliers.

Impact Ware is nursing a right hip flexor strain but will power through and play Monday. The center has started the past two games in place of Bam Adebayo (toe), averaging 8.0 points, 9.0 rebounds, 3.0 blocks and 1.0 steal in 26.5 minutes per contest during that stretch, and Ware is expected to make a third straight start now that he's cleared.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Probable to face Cleveland Ware (hip) is probable for Monday's game against the Cavaliers, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Ware is dealing with a right hip flexor strain, though he's still likely to suit up against the Cavaliers. The second-year center has started the Heat's last two games with Bam Adebayo (toe) sidelined, averaging 8.0 points, 9.0 rebounds and 3.0 blocks while shooting just 33.3 percent from the field during that span.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Jovic's career-high 29 points lead the Heat past the Trail Blazers 136-131

Nikola Jovic scored a career-high 29 points as the Miami Heat edged the Portland Trail Blazers 136-131

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Swats three shots with one steal Ware ended with seven points (3-13 FG, 1-5 3Pt), six rebounds, three blocks and one steal over 30 minutes during Friday's 126-108 victory over Charlotte.

Impact Ware saw a season-high in minutes in this one, and while he was effective on the defensive end, he left a lot to be desired on offense. It's unclear if Bam Adebayo (foot) will be able to play Saturday against the Trail Blazers, but if he's out again, that would present a great bounce-back opportunity for Ware.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Friday Ware will move into the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Hornets, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Bam Adebayo (foot) will miss Friday's game, so Ware will draw the start in his place and will be joined by Pelle Larsson, Andrew Wiggins, Norman Powell and Davion Mitchell. Ware double-doubled across 27 minutes his last time out, so he's an attractive target in daily fantasy leagues with some increased opportunity coming his way.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Double-double against Denver Ware contributed 13 points (4-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 13 rebounds, one block and four steals across 27 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 122-112 loss to the Nuggets.

Impact The double-double was Ware's first of the season, and it came after Bam Adebayo (foot) left the game in the first half and didn't return. The second-year center has bounced between the starting five and the second unit so far this season, but if Adebayo's injury causes him to miss any further time, Ware would be leaned on more heavily in the Miami frontcourt. Through eight games, Ware is averaging 10.1 points, 7.4 boards, 1.3 threes, 1.0 steals and 0.9 blocks in 20.3 minutes a contest.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bam Adebayo scores 25 points, Heat hold off Clippers 120-119 following 3rd-quarter surge

Bam Adebayo had 25 points and 10 rebounds, Norman Powell added 21 points in his return to Southern California and the Miami Heat held off the Los Angeles Clippers 120-119 on Monday...

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Retreating to bench Monday Ware won't start in Monday's game against the Clippers.

Impact With Norman Powell (groin) back in action, Ware will come off the bench against Los Angeles. Over six regular-season appearances (five starts), the second-year big man has averaged 8.7 points and 6.8 rebounds in 19.8 minutes per contest.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 30, 2025 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Nearly double-doubles Ware racked up 14 points (4-13 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 4-5 FT), nine rebounds and one assist over 27 minutes during Tuesday's 144-117 win over the Hornets.

Impact For the second time this season, Ware finished one rebound shy of a double-double. His role continues to trend up as coach Erik Spoelstra is seemingly content with him playing alongside Bam Adebayo. Through four games, Ware is on pace for 11th-round fantasy value in nine-category formats with averages of 11.3 points, 7.5 rebounds, 0.8 steals and 0.5 blocks in 21.2 minutes.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Flirts with double-double in start Ware ended with 19 points (8-12 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 23 minutes during Friday's 146-114 victory over Memphis.

Impact Ware moved back into the starting lineup, falling one rebound short of a double-double. While this was an encouraging performance, it could have been even better had the game been remotely close. It appears as though the Heat's starting lineup could differ from one night to the next, depending on the opponent. With that said, Ware should be able to do enough, whether starting or coming off the bench, to maintain fantasy value, even in standard leagues.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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