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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: Questionable with tight hamstring
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Ware is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Kings due to right hamstring tightness, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Ware is in danger of missing the second half of a back-to-back set after posting 15 points (7-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt), four rebounds and two assists across 18 minutes during Monday's 135-112 loss to the Warriors. If the second-year big man is ultimately unable to suit up, the Heat would depend heavily upon Bam Adebayo at center Tuesday. Nikola Jovic could also see an expanded role in this case.
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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: Double-doubles in defeat
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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: Probable Saturday
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Ware (quadriceps) is listed as probable for Saturday's game against the Pacers.
Ware was not included on the Heat's initial injury report but is now listed as probable due to a right quadriceps contusion. Still, the second-year center is likely to suit up in the second leg of the team's back-to-back set. He has started five consecutive contests, racking up four double-doubles over that stretch.
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Double-doubles in start
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Ware registered 16 points (7-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt), 13 rebounds, one block and one steal over 33 minutes during Friday's 126-111 win over the Hawks.
Ware started for the fifth straight game, taking advantage of the fact that Bam Adebayo was out due to a back injury. This allowed Ware to play at least 30 minutes for the third time in the past five games, an encouraging sign when it comes to his long-term fantasy value. In six appearances over the past two weeks, Ware has been able to put up first-round value, averaging 16.8 points, 13.3 rebounds, 1.3 blocks and 2.5 three-pointers in 27.6 minutes per game.
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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: Another double-double Friday
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Ware tallied 24 points (8-12 FG, 6-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 14 rebounds, two assists and one block over 28 minutes during the Heat's 129-116 loss to the Celtics on Friday.
Ware started a second straight game, and in each of those starts he has posted a 20-point double-double. He ended up leading the Heat in both scoring and rebounding (with five of his 14 boards coming off the offensive glass), and he set a career high with six three-pointers. Ware will likely start against the Knicks on Sunday if Andrew Wiggins (back) is not cleared to play.
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Entering starting lineup
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Ware is in the Heat's starting lineup against the Nets on Thursday, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
The Heat will go with two bigs in the starting five Thursday in Ware and Bam Adebayo while Simone Fontecchio comes off the bench. Ware has started in 16 of 26 regular-season games, and as a starter he has averaged 11.9 points, 10.9 rebounds and 1.5 blocks over 26.4 minutes per game.
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.
Ware will start against the Magic on Friday, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
After coming off the bench in four straight games, Ware will return to the first unit against Orlando. In 14 starts this season, the second-year center has averaged 12.9 points, 11.4 rebounds and 1.5 blocks across 26.7 minutes per contest.
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Big double-double off bench
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Ware posted 22 points (8-11 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 25 minutes during Wednesday's 118-108 loss to the Mavericks.
Ware turned in a double-double, his ninth in 2025-26, while stuffing the stat sheet. The second-year center's fantasy upside is capped by the presence of Bam Adebayo, though Ware has been very productive with averages of 14.3 points, 12.3 rebounds, 1.4 blocks and 1.0 steals in 26.2 minutes per contest in his last 10 games.
Ware finished with zero points (0-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), nine rebounds and one block over 16 minutes during Monday's 140-123 win over the Clippers.
Ware has cooled off from a production standpoint after being relegated to the bench. He averages 12.9 points, 11.4 rebounds, 0.9 steals and 1.5 blocks in 14 games as a starter but just 7.7 points, 8.3 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks in his last three games off the bench. With Tyler Herro (ankle) back in the mix, Ware figures to play with the second unit full time, backing up Bam Adebayo.
