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Heat’s Erik Spoelstra walks back Kel’el Ware comments: ‘I didn’t articulate that in a great way'

MIAMI – After Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra gave a reality check to Kel’el Ware after the team’s 119-114 loss to the Boston Celtics on Thursday night, there was no doubt some people did a double-take hearing his comments.

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Erik Spoelstra clarifies his comments at Heat big man Kel'el Ware

Thursday night against the Boston Celtics wasn't the best night to be the Miami Heat's second year big man Kel'el Ware. He played a short stint in the first half, benched in the second half, and received some backlash from his head coach Erik Spoelstra postgame that he's been stacking days in the wrong direction as of late.

NBA News / Miami Heat on SI / January 17

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander match-ups, the Kel'el Ware saga and more keys to Heat-Thunder

After facing off with the Oklahoma City Thunder less than a week ago, the Miami Heat will be matching up with them yet again on Saturday night at home at the Kaseya Center.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / January 17

Miami's best asset is suddenly their biggest controversy

Erik Spoelstra expects a lot out of his young seven-footer, and he holds him to a higher standard than most. That part is reasonable. Elite tools demand elite habits.

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Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 17

Dwyane Wade, Udonis Haslem react to Erik Spoelstra’s Kel’el Ware Heat comments

With the Miami Heat losing to the Boston Celtics on Thursday night, there was an aspect that had fans question head coach Erik Spoelstra regarding young star Kel’el Ware.

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The biggest 'what if' moment for every NBA franchise

It's hard for everything to go right in the NBA, whether that's due to managerial decisions, bad luck with injuries, or other factors. In league history, there are some moments that stand out, moments that could have gone in a completely different direction and drastically changed the league.

Andrew Wiggins News / Miami Heat on SI / January 16

Andrew Wiggins make sense for the Bucks?

Andrew Wiggins has had an up and down time as a member of the Miami Heat. This has led him to be consistently mentioned in rumors for other teams to acquire.

Jaime Jaquez News / Miami Heat on SI / January 16

Jaime Jaquez Jr. is back in the Sixth Man of the Year mix

If you were to tell a Miami Heat fan that Jaime Jaquez Jr. would be one of the best 4 players on the Heat this season, I am sure no one would believe you.

Erik Spoelstra News / thePeachBasket / January 16

Kel’el Ware in tough times

Kel’el Ware is in tough times with the Heat. According to Coach Erik Spoelstra after the game, he speculated that Ware (as a young player) would play worse with less minutes, to justify being played more minutes.

Ja Morant News / Total Pro Sports / January 16

Miami Heat Step Back From Ja Morant Chase While Eyeing Massive 2028 Free-Agent Class

For a stretch, it felt inevitable that the Miami Heat would circle back to the superstar trade market. Once Ja Morant emerged as a name that the Memphis Grizzlies were at least willing to listen to, Miami had an aggressive and serious interest.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / January 16

Dwyane Wade, Udonis Haslem counsel Heat center Kel'el Ware amid run-in with Spo

Kel’el Ware was compared to Jonathan Kuminga on Thursday night. Before you roll your eyes and hope to pump the brakes, the analysts drawing a correlation

Miami Heat News / Hardwood Heroics / January 16

'He’s Stacking Days in the Wrong Direction' – Miami Heat Coach Drops Truth Bomb on Bewildering Decision to Bench Rising Star

After a solid start to the 2025-26 NBA campaign, Kel’el Ware has seen his playing time dwindle with the Miami Heat in the past few games. He only logged nine minutes in the team’s 119-114 home loss against the Boston Celtics on Thursday night, producing only three points and five rebounds on 1-for-5 shooting.

Erik Spoelstra News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 16

Heat’s Erik Spoelstra gives Kel’el Ware harsh reality check after 2nd-half DNP vs. Celtics

The Miami Heat have fallen off a bit from their torrid start to the 2025-26 season, and on Thursday night, they lost their 20th game of the campaign in 41 games in a 119-114 loss to the Boston Celtics.

Bam Adebayo News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 16

Bam Adebayo declares what Heat has to do to stop being ‘mediocre’ after Celtics loss

MIAMI – While there were encouraging signs from the Miami Heat after the win over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday to start the three-game home stand, the momentum turned sour quickly with a crushing loss to the Boston Celtics on Thursday, 119-114.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / January 15

4 Problems For The Heat In 119-114 Loss To Celtics: Rising Concerns After Blowing Big Lead

Miami was the site of a massive Eastern Conference battle tonight, featuring two teams with an extensive history of intense on-court battles. For the Heat, who came in at 21-19, the game was a chance to get back on track amid a rough stretch of basketball.

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Norman Powell News / Miami Heat on SI / January 15

Norman Powell's scoring is not enough to lead the Heat past the Celtics

We are officially at the halfway point of the Miami Heat’s regular season. The Heat sit at 21 – 20 after an atrocious 4th quarter collapse against the Boston Celtics to lose 114 – 119.

Anfernee Simons News / Yardbarker / January 16

Anfernee Simons rallies Celtics past Heat with historic performance off bench

The Boston Celtics trailed by as many as 19 to the Miami Heat on Thursday night, and still managed to come away victorious with a 119-114 comeback win.

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Erik Spoelstra News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 15

Erik Spoelstra warns Heat about downsides of adding more screens in offense

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat showing encouraging signs in Tuesday’s win over the Phoenix Suns, like Bam Adebayo getting out of a slump and the synergy brewing between Norman Powell and Tyler Herro, there was a change in the offensive game plan.

Bam Adebayo News / Field Level Media / January 14

Bam Adebayo out of slump as Heat entertain Celtics

Bam Adebayo may have rediscovered his All-Star form. Adebayo, who will lead the Miami Heat on Thursday night against the visiting Boston Celtics, had been slumping for a couple of weeks.

Miami Heat News / FortyEightMinutes / January 14

Miami Heat Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy with HEAT Day of Service

The Miami Heat turned up the community spirit today at West Hollywood Elementary School in Hollywood, Florida. They hosted their annual HEAT Day of Service event presented by American Airlines.

NBA News / Scoop B / January 14

The Great Equalizer: Wellball Brings NBA Legends and Bronx Youth Together at DREAM Academy

New York, NY — In the heart of the Bronx, where the pavement tells stories of basketball legends and the air is thick with the spirit of competition, a new sound echoed through the rafters of the DREAM Academy gymnasium.

Davion Mitchell News / EssentiallySports / January 14

What Happened to Davion Mitchell? Heat Star Exits to Locker Room vs Suns After Injury

The Miami Heat snapped their three-game losing streak and recorded their 21st win of the season. However, the big night was soured by a concerning update about their starting guard.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 14

Suns' Dillon Brooks delivers another poorly timed flagrant foul

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Bam Adebayo News / Field Level Media / January 13

Bam Adebayo's strong closing surge guides Heat past Suns

Bam Adebayo scored 13 consecutive Heat points late in the fourth quarter, leading host Miami to a 127-121 win over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night. With the score tied 118-118 and 48.3 seconds left, Miami's Norman Powell made a corner 3-pointer for a lead that the Heat never relinquished.

Terry Rozier News / Hoops Wire / January 12

Heat stuck with Terry Rozier deal as NBA awaits evidence

The Heat are unable to terminate Terry Rozier’s contract at this time, and it has little to do with cap math. According to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, the NBA has not been granted access to the evidence that will be used in the federal case involving Rozier.

Miami Heat News / Athlon Sports / January 11

NBA 2K26 Rolls Out New Face Scan Updates—But One Star Is Still Missing

If NBA 2K26 were handing out glow-ups, Patch 4.0 would be the episode where half the cast gets a makeover—and the main character somehow misses the chair.