At this time last year, Kel’el Ware was dazzling in Las Vegas as one of the league’s top rookies. There were still deficiencies that needed to be ironed out — such as his body positioning, shooting consistency and strength — but Ware still showcased enticing potential for the first time in a Miami Heat uniform. […]
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After another 2-1 showing in this week’s California Classic, the Miami Heat will travel to Las Vegas, Nev., for the NBA 2K26 Summer League, where they will play (at least) five more games. Miami took home the Summer League championship last year, going a perfect 6-0 in Sin City, led by Kel’el Ware, Pelle Larsson
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While we still have to play the games, on paper, there’s little doubt that Monday’s trade to snag Norman Powell away from the Los Angeles Clippers was a huge success. The Miami Heat essentially gave up next-to-nothing, consolidating Kyle Anderson–a 7th or 8th man, at best–and Kevin Love, who was entering his age-37 season, to
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Like many Miami Heat young players have experienced over the last several offseasons, second-year center Kel’el Ware found his name in the center of trade rumors–especially when it involved former Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant. Miami was linked to Durant for much of this offseason, and Ware’s name was the sticking point in negotiations. The
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We are less than three weeks away from the 2025 NBA Draft and less than a month away from NBA Free Agency tipping off. One way or another, we know that change will likely be on its way for the Miami Heat, coming off their worst season in a decade. One direction they will almost
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Miami Heat big man Kel’el Ware has officially made second-team All-Rookie, the NBA announced Tuesday. He finished sixth in the voting. Others who made the second team include Matas Buzelis (Bulls), Yves Missi (Pelicans), Donovan Clingan (Blazers) and Bub Carrington (Wizards). Ware, 21, secured 44 first-place votes and 50 second-place votes. The Heat’s No. 15
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One of the biggest bright spots of the underwhelming 2024-25 Miami Heat season was the play of their two rookies, Kel’el Ware and Pelle Larsson. Ware, who the Heat drafted No. 15 overall, far exceeded expectations. Larsson, the Heat’s second-round draft choice, showed flashes of being a legitimate two-way rotation guard, even though counting numbers
Pelle Larsson, Kel’el Ware discuss what they want to improve most entering second season Read More »
Miami Heat big man Kel’el Ware burst onto the scene in his rookie campaign. The 7-foot big averaged 9.3 points, 7.4 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per game across 64 games, including 36 starts. There were some inconsistencies along the way, including in the Heat’s first-round series against the Cleveland Cavaliers. But Ware, who turned 21-years-old
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Like we delved into ahead of the Miami Heat’s first-round series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, this one was a very good litmus test for Heat first-round rookie Kel’el Ware. The 7-foot big had a successful regular season, but right away, the rookie was going to get a taste of his first postseason against one of
Contrary to what most would’ve thought, say, a month ago–or last week, depending on who you ask–the Miami Heat are back in the playoffs for the sixth consecutive season. On the other side of that coin is the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers, having one of the best seasons in franchise history. Over a decade ago, head
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