Kel'el Ware Fantasy Stats

Miami Heat center/forward Kel'el Ware (hip) is listed as available for Friday's NBA Cup game against the New York Knicks. The second-year big man has been has started in all but three games so far this season, and will continue to see a lot of opportunities while Bam Adebayo (toe) is sidelined. His rebounding numbers have especially been huge for fantasy managers in category leagues. Over his last three games, he's averaged 12.7 points, 15.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.0 steals, and 1.7 blocks per game. Which puts him in play for both points and category leagues for the time being.

Miami Heat center/forward Kel'el Ware (ankle) is listed as available for Friday's matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies despite dealing with an ankle sprain. The second-year big man didn't see too many minutes in their season opener as he fell behind Nikola Jovic, Jaime Jaquez Jr., and Simone Fontecchio in the rotation. Ware showed some decent flashes during his rookie season, but head coach Erik Spoelstra has been vocal about the improvements he wants to see out of him. The former 15th-overall pick isn't much of a fantasy option outside of deeper leagues until he can receive more minutes on a nightly basis.

Miami Heat center Kel'el Ware (ankle) is available to play ahead of Wednesday's season opener against the Orlando Magic. Ware was questionable coming into this game due to an ankle issue. Despite that, Ware is good to go and doesn't appear to have any minutes limit for this contest. It's unclear if he'll be in the starting five, but regardless Ware should be rostered in most standard leagues. Last season, Ware averaged 9.3 points and 7.4 rebounds in 22.2 minutes per game with the Heat. He figures to have a similar role or increased responsibilities this season.

Miami Heat center Kel'el Ware (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's meeting in Orlando. The 21-year-old averaged 9.3 points, 7.4 boards, and 1.1 blocks last season and is projected to take a leap in his sophomore campaign. However, he rolled his ankle at the end of Tuesday's practice, putting his availability for the opener in jeopardy. With an 82-game schedule on tap, head coach Erik Spoelstra could play it safe by giving him the night off. If that's the case, Bam Adebayo may slide over to the five spot, with Nikola Jovic or Andrew Wiggins in line to enter the starting lineup.

Miami Heat center Kel'el Ware seems to be entering quite the pivotal season for both his development and relationship with head coach Erik Spoelstra. After a good rookie season, which saw him finish sixth in Rookie of the Year voting, Spoelstra has issued him a challenge through the preseason. He wants to see Ware consistently impact winning along with his box score. On Sunday, Ware finished with 24 points, 10 rebounds, two steals, and one assist, but ended up with a -12 in plus/minus. Spoelstra did say he was "encouraged" by Ware's preseason so far, and after his performance against the Orlando Magic, Spoelstra added, "He did some impressive things, I love the way he was on the offensive glass, and we'll just continue to work with him." Ware will likely have his place in deeper fantasy leagues, but it won't be surprising if he goes undrafted in smaller leagues until he can prove to Spoelstra that he deserves to get more opportunities.

The Miami Heat exercised their $4.7 million team option on forward/center Kel'el Ware, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports. The option will come into effect for the 2026-27 season, and in a year's time, the Heat must decide whether to pick up a $7.1 million fourth-year option in Ware's contract for the 2027-28 campaign. Considering Ware's impact during his rookie year, it's safe to assume that he will remain in Miami for the foreseeable future. The 21-year-old notched 9.3 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks in 22.2 minutes last season. He was a double-double machine as a starter, and Ware's role on the team is expected to grow further in 2025-26.

Miami Heat center Kel'el Ware was a major two-way force in Monday's 100-96 victory against the Boston Celtics in the Las Vegas Summer League, finishing with 21 points, 15 rebounds, two assists, two steals, and one block in 33 minutes. He shot 8-for-15 from the field and an impressive 3-for-3 from behind the arc. Ware is getting a lot of burn in the Summer League, having already made five appearances across tournaments in San Francisco and Las Vegas. Last week, Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra called out Ware for lacking "professionalism," and the 21-year-old has responded strongly, averaging 21.0 points, 12.0 rebounds, and 2.0 blocks over the last two games.

Miami Heat center Kel'el Ware finished with 21 points, nine rebounds, three blocks, and a steal across 27 minutes in a 92-72 Summer League loss to the Cavaliers on Sunday. Ware led the Heat in scoring, blocks and rebounds. The 21-year-old rebounded after a subpar first outing in Vegas against the Hawks on Friday. During his rookie campaign in 2024-25, Ware played in 64 games, averaging 9.3 points and 7.4 rebounds across 22.2 minutes per contest. The big was inserted in the Heat's starting lineup in January, and he could be a solid fantasy contributor if he continues to start alongside Bam Adebayo in the frontcourt during the 2025-26 season.

According to NBA insiders Marc Stein and Jake Fischer, the Miami Heat are opposed to including center Kel'el Ware in a possible deal for Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant. It's safe to say Miami isn't willing to trade him at all, considering his progression throughout the 2024-25 campaign. Ware got off to a slow start in his first season in the National Basketball Association. Yet, he improved significantly toward the end of the season and would finish with averages of 9.3 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks. It's logical to assume the 21-year-old should see an uptick in most statistical categories next season, although a swap with Phoenix for Durant could move Bam Adebayo back to the five spot. Either way, dynasty managers must keep Ware on the roster, especially since it appears he has All-Star potential for years to come.

Miami Heat center Kel'el Ware will start in Wednesday's meeting with the Pistons. With Jalen Duren coming to town and Andrew Wiggins (leg) ruled out, head coach Erik Spoelstra will roll with Ware underneath the basket, with Bam Adebayo moving over to the four spot. The rookie has averaged 10.3 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks in 22 starts this season, giving him a higher ceiling for fantasy managers. With Ware in the starting lineup, Haywood Highsmith, who had two points versus the Knicks on Monday, will head back to the bench.