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Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 22

The Miami Heat's starting lineup battle decided... for now

After a week with a couple of ailments -- neck spasms and a sprained ankle -- Kel'el Ware was cleared to play in the Miami Heat's season opener in Orlando.

Miami Heat News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 22

Rising star for Miami Heat is cleared for the opener

It was a two-ailment week for Kel'el Ware. The Miami Heat's second-year center, who led all NBA players in total points in the preseason as Erik Spoelstra tries to push him toward his full potential, had neck spasms and a sprained ankle.

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Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 21

Up and coming Heat player on track for opener

The Miami Heat are set to begin the 2025/2026 Wednesday in Orlando (10/22). The Heat aren't dealing with too many injuries to begin the year. Miami's All-Star

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 20

Key player could miss Miami Heat opener

After a preseason in which many of the Miami Heat guards missed time, the team is being hit now in a more vulnerable place on the roster. It was expected that Tyler Herro and Kasparas Jakucionis wouldn't be available for the season opener in Orlando on October 22, and neither practiced Monday.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 17

Ware did this come from? Unlikely NBA preseason leading scorer

A second-year player has been in the spotlight all summer, into fall. From the time that Erik Spoelstra uncharacteristically, publicly called out that player's professionalism in Las Vegas, to a preseason that has featured that player in major minutes, it's been something to watch.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 13

Miami Heat player grades vs Orlando Magic: Kel'el Ware passed the test again.

Kel'el Ware - Grade: B+ Kel’el Ware had another standout game for the Miami Heat tonight, being by far their best player in the blowout loss to the Orlando Magic.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 12

Three takeaways from Heat against Magic: Ware popping, Jakucionis injured, more

With the Miami Heat prepping for a preseason back to back on Sunday and Monday night, they gave some of the regulars, Bam Adebayo, Norman Powell, and Andrew Wiggins, a rest on Sunday late afternoon.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 12

Is Erik Spoelstra too hard on Kel'el Ware?

Kel'el Ware has an incredible amount of talent. This is undeniable and one would be foolish to argue that he does not have all the talent necessary to be an All-Star level NBA player.

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Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 12

3 Keys for Heat Against the Magic: Adebayo-Ware sighting and more

The Miami Heat are back at it against the Orlando Magic again this pre-season, after recently facing off with them in Puerto Rico to kick off preseason.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 8

Three Miami Heat Takeaways vs Spurs: Ware and more

The Miami Heat are getting closer and closer to fully healthy, as Kasparas Jakucionis and Pelle Larsson suited up for the first time this pre-season. Dru Smith got the start over Jaime Jaquez Jr in this one, which just made a whole lot more sense for rotational balance.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 8

3 Keys for Heat on Wednesday night against Wembanyama's Spurs

The Miami Heat continue to charge along in this injury-ridden pre-season, while the Wednesday night official injury report has yet to be released. A lot of the young guys who were expected to get run for an extended period of time, such as Kasparas Jakucionis and Pelle Larsson, have yet to suit up in the pre-season.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 7

Erik Spoelstra still calling for Kel'el Ware to 'Impact Winning'

It's been an interesting couple of months for the Heat's second year big man, Kel'el Ware, after being called out in Summer League by Coach Erik Spoelstra for his professionalism following some uneven performances.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 5

Nikola Jovic starting over Kel'el Ware, and what it means

When last Miami Heat season, it was assumed that the team had decided upon its starting frontcourt for the forseeable future. Kel'el Ware stepped into the lineup with Bam Adebayo -- as Adebayo wanted -- and the first-round pick casually put up numbers that earned him second-team All-Rookie status.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / September 30

Kel'el Ware is ready to respond this season in the right way

Kel'el Ware has something to prove this season. Not just that he won't hit a sophomore wall. Not that he has a much higher level to get to. But simply to respond in positive fashion to the off-season comments from his coach, Erik Spoelstra.

Miami Heat News / Hoops Rumors / September 23

Heat pick up 2026-27 options on pair of former first-round picks

The Heat have picked up their rookie scale team options on forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. and center Kel’el Ware for the 2026-27 season.

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Miami Heat News / Yardbarker / September 22

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Miami Heat News / Yardbarker / July 14

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Miami Heat News / Athlon Sports / July 6

Kel'el Ware is the Talk of the NBA Summer League

Kel'el Ware, the Miami Heat's rising star, has become the focal point of the NBA Summer league with his jaw-dropping performances. The 7-foot center, drafted

Miami Heat News / Athlon Sports / May 20

Miami Heat Reacts to Major Kel'el Ware Announcement

The Miami Heat took to social media on Tuesday to announce that Kel'el Ware was voted to the NBA All-Rookie Team. The center from Indiana was selected to the second team.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / February 4

Stephon Castle, Kel’el Ware named Rookies of the Month

Spurs guard Stephon Castle has been named the NBA’s Rookie of the Month for the Western Conference in January, while Heat center Kel’el Ware has earned the honor for the Eastern Conference.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 27

Heat outlast Magic in double OT thriller

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Miami Heat News / Field Level Media / January 19

Kel’el Ware comes up big for Heat in win over Spurs

Lightly-used reserve Kel'el Ware, a 7-foot rookie, tied his career high with 25 points, grabbed eight rebounds and blocked two shots as the host Miami Heat defeated the San Antonio Spurs 128-107 on Sunday afternoon.

Miami Heat News / Yardbarker / July 13, 2024