Kel'el Ware Fantasy Stats

Miami Heat forward/center Kel'el Ware (shoulder) has been cleared to play on Thursday against the Milwaukee Bucks and will start the contest. He will be part of a starting five, which includes Davion Mitchell, Pelle Larsson, Kasparas Jakucionis, and Bam Adebayo. Ware sat out Tuesday's win over Washington with a shoulder issue. Several big guns are unavailable for the Heat on Thursday night, so Ware should play a significant role on offense.

Miami Heat center Kel'el Ware (shoulder) was ruled out after being listed as questionable for Tuesday's matchup against the Wizards. Ware is dealing with a shoulder strain and will miss his first game since Jan. 25. Without him, Andrew Wiggins (toe) and Nikola Jovic (back) on Tuesday, Bam Adebayo will have to play heavy minutes at center with Vladislav Goldin as the only other true center available. That should open up more time for Simone Fontecchio, Jaime Jaquez, and Myron Gardner at forward. Jaquez logged 29 minutes in the team's last game against Detroit, producing 19 points, six rebounds, and seven assists, while Gardner started but played just 17 minutes with four points and six rebounds.

Miami Heat forward/center Kel'el Ware (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's matchup against the Wizards due to a right shoulder strain. The young big has been available regularly since late January, so this marks a new concern for Miami's frontcourt depth. If Ware sits, Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Myron Gardner could see expanded roles. Jaquez logged 29 minutes in the team's last game against Detroit, producing 19 points, six rebounds, and seven assists, while Gardner started but played just 17 minutes with four points and six rebounds. Vladislav Goldin could also pick up limited minutes but remains a risky fantasy option.

Miami Heat forward Kel'el Ware (hamstring) will be active on Thursday against the Chicago Bulls. The talented big man returned from a hamstring injury on Wednesday against the Orlando Magic and was listed as probable on the original injury report. After missing four games, Ware was used for only seven minutes in Wednesday's contest. Ware's fantasy value has declined recently, and injuries only make it harder for him to re-establish himself as an important contributor for the Heat.

Miami Heat forward/center Kel'el Ware (hamstring) is questionable for Wednesday's meeting with the Orlando Magic. He's dealing with a right hamstring strain and may be sidelined for a fifth consecutive game. Still, Ware returned to practice on Tuesday, suggesting that he could soon be back in the lineup. Nikola Jovic has seen consistent minutes during Ware's absence, averaging 17.5 points and 4.5 rebounds over the last two games. While Jovic has been productive in recent games, his numbers have been lacking for most of the campaign, making him a risky fantasy choice.

Miami Heat center Kel'el Ware (hamstring) was downgraded from questionable to out for his team's Thursday night game in Portland. He also missed Tuesday's game against the Kings, and he's likely day-to-day at this point since no clear timetable has been given. With Ware missing a second straight game, the Heat will most likely go small, using Bam Adebayo more at center and giving more playing time to Nikola Jovic. Ware's next chance to return will be Saturday in Utah, which would be a great fantasy matchup for him if he's available.

Miami Heat center Kel'el Ware (hamstring) won't play on Tuesday versus Sacramento. He carried a questionable tag throughout the day. However, the 21-year-old will miss his first contest of the 2025 campaign because of hamstring tightness. Ware hasn't seen much action of late, averaging 20 minutes in January. Still, his absence should allow Nikola Jovic to see more action in a favorable matchup with the Kings.

Miami Heat forward/center Kel'el Ware (quadriceps) will play on Saturday against Indiana. With Bam Adebayo (back) sidelined on Friday night, Ware took advantage, finishing with 16 points, 13 rebounds, one steal, and one block. It's unknown exactly when he received the quad contusion. However, fantasy managers weren't overly concerned, considering he carried a probable designation throughout most of the day. Adebayo will miss another contest on Saturday night, making Ware an even more attractive fantasy option for the meeting with the 6-25 Pacers.

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.