Ware won't start Friday's game against the Magic.
With Myles Turner (rest) back in action, Ware will slide to the second unit. The 22-year-old center has averaged 3.2 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.2 blocks across 14.4 minutes per game in his last five outings off the bench.
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Bucks' Kel'el Ware: Starting against Lakers
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Ware will start in Wednesday's game against the Lakers.
With Myles Turner (rest) ruled out, Ware will make his first start as a member of the Bucks. In 34 regular-season starts with the Heat in 2025-26, the 22-year-old averaged 12.8 points, 10.7 rebounds and 1.2 blocks over 26.7 minutes per contest.
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Bucks' Kel'el Ware: Upgraded to available
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Ware (ankle) is available for Tuesday's game versus the Knicks.
Ware was a late addition to the injury report with an ankle sprain, and he should be able to handle a normal workload if all goes well Tuesday. The third-year big man is struggling over his last four appearances, going for four points or fewer each time out during that span.
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Bucks' Kel'el Ware: Late addition to injury report
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Ware is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Knicks due to a left ankle sprain.
Ware was a late addition to the injury report, which is never a good sign, but the severity of the issue remains unclear. If the backup big man is unable to suit up, Jericho Sims, Nate Ament and Ousmane Dieng would be candidates for increased roles.
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Bucks' Kel'el Ware: Team option picked up
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The Bucks exercised their fourth-year team option on Ware's contract Monday.
Ware is now officially under contract for the 2027-28 campaign after being traded to Milwaukee this past offseason. The big man has played a relatively steady role off the Bucks' bench to begin the 2026-27 season, averaging 13.0 points, 8.7 rebounds, 1.4 combined steals-plus-blocks and 0.8 assists in 19.7 minutes per game across six appearances.
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Bucks' Kel'el Ware: Double-doubles off bench
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Ware finished Saturday's 136-111 loss to the Cavaliers with 19 points (6-16 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal over 24 minutes.
Most of Ware's production came in the fourth quarter, when the game was already well out of reach for the Bucks. Still, the third-year big man made the most of his opportunity and ended up leading Milwaukee in both points and rebounds en route to his third double-double of the season. All three of those double-doubles have come over his last four outings, and in that span, Ware has averaged 15.0 points, 11.3 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.3 threes and 1.0 blocks over 22.2 minutes per game while connecting on 42.9 percent of his field-goal attempts. Even with his strong output as of late, Ware's production ceiling will continue to be limited while coming off the bench and working behind starters Myles Turner and Kyle Kuzma.
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Bucks' Kel'el Ware: Bounces back with double-double
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Ware registered 19 points (6-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 13 rebounds, an assist, a steal and two blocks across 29 minutes in Saturday's 127-116 loss to the 76ers.
Ware made the most of his extended opportunity, producing a double-double while also leaving his mark on the defensive end of the court. His 29 minutes were particularly notable compared with Myles Turner's 20, suggesting Ware could push for a larger role in Milwaukee's frontcourt as the season progresses. However, his playing time remains worth monitoring, as his current bench role could limit his chances to produce at this rate on a consistent basis.
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Bucks' Kel'el Ware: Rough start to season continues
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Ware ended Friday's 132-125 loss to the Bulls with 11 points (5-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 0-2 FT) and four rebounds in 15 minutes.
Ware logged just 15 minutes, this time without getting into foul trouble. Through two games, fantasy managers have every right to be underwhelmed, with Ware looking as though he is slated for a backup role as opposed to what was seen as a potential breakout opportunity. At this point, it's hard to justify dropping him, given we are still only two games into the season. However, should his role remain the same for the next week, moving on from him might need to be addressed more seriously.
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Bucks' Kel'el Ware: Fouls out in limited run
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Ware ended with seven points (3-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-3 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal over 14 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 128-116 loss to Washington.
Ware struggled with foul trouble in his Milwaukee debut, picking up six personals while serving as a reserve behind Myles Turner. The young center showed some offensive activity but missed both three-point attempts and two free throws. His fantasy upside remains intriguing, though his production could be inconsistent while operating in a limited role.
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Bucks' Kel'el Ware: Serviceable effort in preseason win
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Ware finished with 13 points (6-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 0-2 FT), three rebounds, two steals, one assist and one block in 25 minutes during Friday's 128-127 preseason win over the Pacers.
Ware cobbled together another serviceable performance, rounding out what has been a relatively encouraging preseason. While there has been a lot of hype around Ware and what his role might look like in Milwaukee, fantasy managers are no clearer when it comes to his projected playing time. With that said, he will almost certainly see more of the floor than he did last season, making him an acceptable target in the later middle rounds.
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Bucks' Kel'el Ware: Not starting Sunday
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Ware is not listed in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Hornets, Sam Perley of the Hornets' official site reports.
Ware started in Wednesday's 128-126 win over the Thunder, finishing with an 18-point, 12-rebound double-double. He will come off the bench Sunday, with Kyle Kuzma moving into the starting lineup for Milwaukee's preseason meeting with Charlotte.
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Bucks' Kel'el Ware: Double-doubles in preseason win
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Ware recorded 18 points (7-13 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist and one block across 25 minutes in Wednesday's 128-126 preseason win over the Thunder.
After posting 14 points and 12 rebounds over 24 minutes off the bench in Monday's preseason-opening loss to Minnesota, Ware got the starting nod Wednesday. The big man struggled from beyond the arc but still finished as Milwaukee's second-leading scorer behind Myles Turner (19 points). Ware also led all players in rebounds, securing his second double-double in as many preseason games thus far.
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Bucks' Kel'el Ware: Will start Wednesday
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Ware will start Wednesday's preseason game against the Thunder.
Ware came off the bench and posted a double-double during his Bucks debut, and he'll now supplant Kyle Kuzma in the starting lineup for Milwaukee's second exhibition game. Ware started 35 regular-season games for the Heat last year, averaging 12.8 points, 11.0 rebounds, 0.9 assists, 1.3 blocks and 0.8 steals per game.
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Bucks' Kel'el Ware: Could see increased role with Milwaukee
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Ware has a clearer path to playing time on the Bucks and should have a better opportunity to find firmer footing than he had with Miami, per Zach Kram of ESPN.
Ware flashed potential in his first two years in the Association with Miami, and he averaged 11.1 points, 9.0 rebounds, 1.9 combined steals-plus-blocks and 0.7 assists in 22.1 minutes per game across 77 regular-season appearances (34 starts) in 2025-26. The big man also shot an impressive 39.5 percent from downtown on 3.0 three-point tries per contest last season. He was dealt to Milwaukee as part of the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade in June, and Ware now has the chance to start fresh and become a building block for the Bucks in their rebuild. Myles Turner is coming off a down year, and his long-term future in Milwaukee is unclear. Ware could carve out a starting role with the Bucks regardless of Turner's presence, and it wouldn't be surprising to see the former take another step forward in a more favorable situation.
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Double-double with five blocks
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Ware chipped in 12 points (5-12 FG, 2-8 3Pt), 19 rebounds, four assists and five blocks over 42 minutes during Tuesday's 127-126 overtime Play-In Tournament loss to Charlotte.
Ware did everything he could to get Miami over the line, leading the game with 19 rebounds and five blocks. With Bam Adebayo leaving early due to a back injury, Ware was forced into a sizeable role, serving as the primary big man. While it was a solid season for Ware, his ongoing role will no doubt be a contentious topic, as he switched between starting and coming off the bench for much of the 2025-26 campaign.
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Muted role continues
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Ware logged five points (2-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt), six rebounds and two assists over 13 minutes during Monday's 119-109 win over the 76ers.
Ware logged no more than 15 minutes for the second straight game, continuing what has been a wildly unpredictable season. Despite being a top-70 player through 71 games, Ware has struggled to carve out a consistent spot in the rotation. For example, in eight games over the past two weeks, he has averaged just 8.1 points, 6.6 rebounds and 1.0 three-pointers in 18.1 minutes per contest.
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Strong line off bench
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Ware totaled 13 points (5-5 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists and one block in 20 minutes during Wednesday's 120-103 win over the Cavaliers.
Ware continues to trend in the right direction for Miami. Over his last eight games, he's nearly averaging a double-double in 21.5 minutes per contest with 8.6 points, 8.4 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.0 blocks on 47.2 percent shooting from the field.
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Hits rock bottom in loss
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Ware registered one rebound across five minutes during Saturday's 123-122 loss to Houston.
Ware barely saw the court, logging just five minutes Saturday. For those still holding Ware, this could be the final nail in the coffin when it comes to his fantasy value. Despite the clear upside, his role is seemingly impossible to predict at this point. Even with multiple injuries to other players, Ware hasn't been able to solidify a consistent spot in the rotation. With that said, he should be better than this on most nights, at least keeping him on the radar in standard leagues.
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Posts double-double
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Ware ended with 13 points (5-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal in 27 minutes during Saturday's 121-117 loss to the Magic.
Ware was efficient from the floor and showed impressive energy on the glass en route to posting his first double-double since March 5. He has four double-doubles over his last seven games and has grabbed double-digit boards five times during that stretch. The second-year big man is an excellent option in both point-based and category-based formats due to his ability to fill the stat sheet with ease.
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Starting Thursday
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Ware is in the starting lineup for Thursday's matchup with the Bucks, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Ware is back and starting after a one-game absence, and he'll be joined in the first unit by Davion Mitchell, Pelle Larsson, Kasparas Jakucionis and Bam Adebayo. As a starter this season, Ware owns averages of 13.1 points, 11.0 rebounds, 1.3 triples and 1.3 swats per contest.
