Ware finished with 16 points (7-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist and one block over 25 minutes during Sunday's 125-106 victory over the Pelicans.
Ware remained in the starting five for a 10th straight game and recorded his fifth double-double over that stretch. The second-year center's 12 boards were a game-high mark, and he has grabbed 12 or more rebounds in seven of his last 11 games. Over his last five appearances, Ware has averaged 13.0 points, 9.8 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 1.0 blocks in 26.6 minutes per contest.
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Grabs 13 boards in victory
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Ware registered four points (1-6 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 13 rebounds, two blocks and two steals over 27 minutes during Thursday's 118-112 win over Detroit.
After averaging 16.7 points per game on 66.7 percent shooting from the field over his previous three games, Ware struggled to get going on the offensive end Thursday. However, he made his presence felt in other ways, grabbing double-digit rebounds for the fifth time in his last eight outings. Additionally, the second-year center recorded a team-high two blocks and tied the team-best mark in steals, logging multiple swats and multiple swipes for just the second time this season.
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Available Saturday
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Ware (quadriceps) is available for Saturday's game against the Pacers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Ware was added to the injury report due to a right quadriceps contusion but will shed his probable tag and suit up in the second leg of Miami's back-to-back set. The second-year center has started five consecutive contests, racking up four double-doubles over that stretch.
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Dominant in loss
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Ware produced 28 points (11-15 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 20 rebounds and one steal across 35 minutes of Sunday's 132-125 loss to the Knicks.
Ware was dominant for Miami, posting a career-high 28 points while matching his career-high mark of 20 boards. He also finished one triple shy of his career-high mark. Now back in the starting lineup, Ware is thriving with 24.7 points, 15.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.7 blocks and 4.0 three-pointers over his last three games. However, it's unclear if he'll stick in that role once Tyler Herro (toe) returns to action.
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Grabs 13 boards in loss
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Ware amassed six points (3-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt), 13 rebounds and two blocks across 19 minutes during Monday's 106-96 loss to Toronto.
Ware logged fewer than 20 minutes for the second straight game, salvaging a quiet night with a team-high 13 rebounds. His role continues to change, seemingly on a nightly basis, making him a hard player to get a read on for fantasy purposes. While he does remain a must-roster player, it is looking like the majority of his value could end up being tied to rebounds and blocks only.
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Coming off bench Tuesday
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Ware won't start Tuesday's game against the Magic.
Ware will slide to the second unit in Tuesday's NBA Cup quarterfinals matchup after starting the Heat's last two games. The big man has averaged 10.4 points and 10.2 rebounds in his last five games off the bench.
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Coming off bench Wednesday
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Ware is not in the Heat's starting lineup against the Bucks on Wednesday.
Ware has started in each of the Heat's last three games and has averaged 20.0 points, 16.0 rebounds, 1.3 blocks and 1.3 steals over 29.3 minutes per game over that span. Despite his strong performances as of late, the second-year center will revert to a reserve role Wednesday due to the returns of Norman Powell and Andrew Wiggins.
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Big night on boards
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Ware logged 20 points (7-14 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 18 rebounds and three blocks in 34 minutes during Monday's 106-102 win over the Mavericks.
Ware was an absolute force at the rim, resulting in his fifth straight game with 14 or more rebounds. He also bounced back as a rim protector after failing to record a swat Sunday in Philly. Ware has now recorded three straight double-doubles, averaging 20.0 points, 16.0 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 1.3 blocks per game over this brief stretch.
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Big double-double Sunday
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Ware registered 20 points (7-13 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 16 rebounds and two steals across 26 minutes during Sunday's 127-117 win over the 76ers.
Making his second straight start and 13th in 17 games this season, Ware pulled down double-digit rebounds for the eighth straight contest while recording his seventh double-double on the campaign. The second-year center has put a sluggish start to the season behind him, and over that eight-game surge he's averaging 14.5 points, 14.4 boards, 1.5 blocks and 1.1 steals in 28.0 minutes per contest.
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Scores season high in double-double
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Ware registered 20 points (8-15 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 14 rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals in 28 minutes during Friday's 143-107 victory over the Bulls.
Ware moved to the starting lineup due to the absence of Andrew Wiggins (hip) and formed a dominant frontcourt pairing with Bam Adebayo. This was the second-year big man's fifth double-double over his last six games, averaging 14.5 points and 14.5 boards per game in that stretch. The 20-point output was also a season-high mark for Ware.
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Second consecutive double-double
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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.
Ware has three double-doubles on the season, and all three have come during the Heat's past five games. He also 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.
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Pulls down career-high 20 rebounds
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Ware produced 14 points (7-14 FG, 0-1 3Pt), 20 rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block over 34 minutes during Monday's 140-138 overtime win over the Cavaliers.
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, 2.3 blocks and 1.0 steals per contest.
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Cleared to play Monday
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Ware (hip) is available for Monday's game against the Cavaliers.
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. Ware is expected to make a third straight start now that he's cleared.
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Probable to face Cleveland
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Ware (hip) is probable for Monday's game against the Cavaliers, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
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.
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Starting Friday
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Ware will move into the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Hornets, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
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.
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Retreating to bench Monday
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Ware won't start in Monday's game against the Clippers.
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.
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Nearly double-doubles
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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.
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.
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Flirts with double-double in start
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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.
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.
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Will start vs. Memphis
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Ware will be in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Grizzlies.
Ware played only 14 minutes off the bench during the team's season opener against the Magic and didn't make much of an impact during that short time on the floor. He'll be joined by Davion Mitchell, Norman Powell, Andrew Wiggins and Bam Adebayo in the first five.
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Cleared to play Wednesday
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Ware (ankle) is available for Wednesday's season opener against the Magic, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
A sprained ankle won't be enough to keep Ware from playing Wednesday. The second-year big man wouldn't figure to have a noticeable minutes restriction, but he will come off the bench, with Nikola Jovic starting at power forward. Last regular season, Ware averaged 10.8 points, 10.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.3 blocks per contest in 36 games as a starter during his rookie campaign.
