Ware has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Hornets due to a stomach illness and did not practice Friday, Miami Heat beat writer Adam Lichtenstein reports.

Ware will not travel with the team to Charlotte after failing to practice. The rookie grabbed one rebound in only six minutes during Wednesday's season-opening loss to Orlando, and his absence is not likely to cause too many waves in the rotation. Ware's next opportunity to play will come Monday at home against the Pistons.