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Trusting Spoelstra while questioning Kel’el Ware’s role

Kel'el Ware is one of the Miami Heat's most debated players. He has all the talent in the world but sees an inconsistent minute distribution from future Hall of Fame head coach Erik Spoelstra.

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Kel’el Ware Reacts to Giannis Antetokounmpo-Heat Rumors Before Trade Deadline

The trade deadline arrives on Thursday, and despite no confirmation from the Milwaukee Bucks over their intentions with superstar center Giannis Antetokounmpo, he remains one of the most-talked-about potential trade targets.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / January 29

Kel'el Ware's current role, plus the Heat's biggest key to taking down Chicago

Get ready to learn the Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls. Three of the next four nights will include these two teams going head to head, in a pretty unprecedented collection of games with the same two squads.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / January 28

What is Kel'el Ware's biggest strength?

Kel’el Ware has had an up and down career, but he just earned a promising reward. Ware was named as one of the sophomore players to the NBA’s Rising Stars game.

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Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / January 26

Kel'el Ware proves his worth with selection

Kel'el Ware is one of the Miami Heat's most valuable assets and potential building blocks of the future. He is a seven-footer with the ability to stretch the floor, he walks into blocks, and he walks into rebounds.

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The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / January 17

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 / December 30

How the Miami Heat found value in Ware, Larsson, Jović, and Jaquez

The Miami Heat finally have a young core, they finally have assets that not only have value to them but around the NBA, and their values are certainly higher than where they were selected.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / December 30

Why Kel'el Ware needs to stay in the starting lineup

7' foot tall, 21 years old, double double machine, and 47% from three. That physical presence is Kel'el Ware, Miami's second year player out of Indiana.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / December 21

Ware outplays Adebayo in Heat loss to Brunson, Knicks

The Miami Heat fell to their rival New York Knicks Sunday night in the Garden bringing their record to 15-14 through the season's first 29 games. The Miami Heat came out strong but could never recover from the Knicks 36-point second quarter as the Knicks followed it up with 39 in the third and a shut down 29 point fourth.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / December 21

Kel'el Ware dominance not enough against scorching Knicks

The Miami Heat arrived in Madison Square Garden tonight for the second time this season, and the fourth time overall in this young NBA season. Davion Mitchell and Andrew Wiggins returned to the starting lineup after missing the previous game against Boston, while Tyler Herro, Pelle Larsson, and Nikola Jovic remained out.

NBA News / Miami Heat on SI / December 20

Why Jakucionis and Ware's performances weren't enough to conquer the Boston Celtics

The Miami Heat, playing without four players who have started several games this season, went into Boston on the second night of a back-to-back and lost a winnable game, with a particularly rough fourth quarter.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / December 20

Kasparas Jakučionis gives the Heat a spark, but the Heat falter against the Celtics

The Maimi Heat were unable to string together wins and are back in the loss collum as they fall to the Boston Celtics 116-129. The Heat need to quickly find ways to get more wins as they are now 3-7 in their last 10 contests and 5-9 on the road this year.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / December 19

One key offensive stat proves Kel'el Ware is impacting winning

With some guys out in Brooklyn for the Heat a night ago, Kel'el Ware was promoted back to the starting lineup for the time being due to the opposing size.

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Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / December 19

Powell, Jaquez & Ware shine as Heat escape Brooklyn

The Miami Heat went into Brooklyn on Thursday night and ended their five-game losing streak after thwarting the Nets. Here's how they were able to come out on top: Out the mud: This was not an aesthetically pleasing game to watch, but it was nice to see the Heat end up with a win in one of these types of games.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / December 12

What would the Miami Heat give up for Giannis?

The Miami Heat continue to be mentioned among potential landing spots for the Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo after rumors have snowballed since last week's ESPN report that their partnership may be ending.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / December 3

Defensive woes, plus more Ware needed, in disappointing Heat loss in Dallas

The Norman Powell-less Miami Heat faced off in Dallas tonight against the Anthony Davis led Mavericks. The Heat are 1-0 against them this season, after a close win on November 24th during Tyler Herro's season debut.

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

Heat big man responds to criticism from HC Erik Spoelstra

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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.

Miami Heat News / Athlon Sports / April 13

Heat Rookie Kel'el Ware Turns Catches Attention After Smacking Head on Backboard

Miami Heat big man Kel'el Ware has already made plenty of headlines for his breakthrough rookie campaign in recent months. But on Sunday afternoon, he turned some heads for a literal high-flying dunk that saw him take a bump to the head - from the backboard, of all things.