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.
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.
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Double-doubles off bench
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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.
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.
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Big effort on glass
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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.
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.
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.
Ware put together another highly efficient performance that even included a three-pointer in the Heat's high-scoring win. He now has back-to-back double-doubles while coming off the bench since play resumed following the All-Star break.
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Slated to start Monday
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Ware is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Jazz, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
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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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Double-double off bench
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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.
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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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Bounces back in win
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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.
After logging three minutes in Saturday's game, Ware bounced back nicely Sunday and likely gave the coaching staff something to think about. The second-year center 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. It will be especially worthwhile to monitor Ware's minutes once Nikola Jovic (hip) returns to the lineup.
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Light role in return
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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.
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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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Listed available Wednesday
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Ware (hamstring) is available for Wednesday's game against Orlando.
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.
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Questionable for Thursday
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Ware (hamstring) is questionable for Thursday's game in Portland, Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports.
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.
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Won't play Tuesday
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Ware (hamstring) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game in Sacramento.
Ware is dealing with some tightness in his hamstring, so the Heat will err on the side of caution with their second-year center on the second leg of a back-to-back set. His absence will open up minutes for Nikola Jovic. For now, Ware should be considered questionable for Thursday's game in Portland.
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Efficient 15 points off bench
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Ware ended Monday's 135-112 loss to the Warriors with 15 points (7-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt), four rebounds and two assists across 18 minutes.
While Monday was an efficient showing, Ware's fantasy ceiling remains capped by the presence of Bam Adebayo at center. Ware has come off the bench in six consecutive games, failing to log at least 20 minutes in any contest, though his upside is high enough that he remains worth rostering in most leagues.
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Headed to bench
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Ware will come off the bench for Thursday's game in Chicago.
Tyler Herro is returning to the starting lineup Thursday, which will shift Ware back to the second unit. As a reserve this season, Ware has compiled averages of 9.8 points, 9.2 rebounds and 1.1 blocks 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: 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.
