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9.3
REB
7.4
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0.9
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0.6
BLK
1.1
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Ware was the No. 15 overall pick in 2024, and after a quiet start to his rookie season, he burst onto the scene and claimed the starting center job, pushing Bam Adebayo to power forward. Part of the reason Ware was thrust into a larger role was due to Jimmy Butler, who was injured and then refused to play when cleared to suit up. Butler was eventually rewarded with a trade to Golden State. Ware recorded 15 double-doubles in 64 regular-season appearances (36 starts) and averaged 1.1 blocks per game, giving him a strong fantasy floor. As a starter, he averaged 10.1 points and 9.4 rebounds per game. Ware attempted the occasional three, hardly ever got to the line, and his percentages in those categories were lackluster. The Heat added more offense this offseason by trading for Norman Powell, but that shouldn't impact Ware, who has a lengthy runway in the frontcourt due to a lack of depth. Behind Ware and Adebayo, Miami has Nikola Jovic, Simone Fontecchio, Jaime Jaquez and two-way rookie Vladislav Goldin. Given his poor free-throw percentage, Ware is safer in points leagues, but he should be a top-100 pick either way. Read Past Outlooks

Strong showing off bench
Ware recorded 10 points (4-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds and a steal across 18 minutes off the bench in Saturday's 126-118 preseason loss to the Magic.
ANALYSIS
Ware didn't start this game, but he outperformed Bam Adebayo, who posted seven points while missing each of his five shots from the field (0-5 FG, 7-8 FT). Ware isn't going to replace Adebayo in the starting lineup any time soon, but a couple more strong showings in the preseason could boost his case for a starting nod once the regular season begins in late October.
Ware didn't start this game, but he outperformed Bam Adebayo, who posted seven points while missing each of his five shots from the field (0-5 FG, 7-8 FT). Ware isn't going to replace Adebayo in the starting lineup any time soon, but a couple more strong showings in the preseason could boost his case for a starting nod once the regular season begins in late October.
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How does Kel'el Ware compare to other players?
This section compares his stats with all players from the previous three seasons (minimum 200 minutes played)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
True Shooting %
60.3%
Effective Field Goal %
59.2%
3-Point Attempt Rate
23.9%
Free Throw Rate
14.4%
Offensive Rebound %
9.1%
Defensive Rebound %
27.7%
Total Rebound %
18.4%
Assist %
6.5%
Steal %
1.2%
Block %
4.8%
Turnover %
9.3%
Usage %
17.2%
Fantasy Points Per Game
23.8
Fantasy Points Per Minute
1.1
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Ware was selected by the Heat with the No. 15 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. As a sophomore last year in Indiana, Ware earned spots on the All-Big Ten Second Team (media) and the All-Big Ten Defensive Team. The 7-footer showed upside as a rim-protecting stretch five, blocking 1.9 shots and making 0.6 threes at 42.5 percent in 32.2 minutes per game. He's also a phenomenal athlete capable of highlight-reel dunks, giving him intriguing offensive upside in a league so reliant on pick-and-roll and pick-and-pop offense. The reason Ware was drafted in the middle of the first round rather than higher is largely due to mixed effort and decision-making, not to mention a lack of desire to play with physicality. In terms of his immediate role, Ware could slot in as Bam Adebayo's backup, though there's potential for the two to share the floor. Ware put up some impressive Summer League performances, averaging 18.3 points and 0.4 threes on 58/20/68 shooting, 8.4 rebounds, 1.9 blocks and 1.1 assists in 26.7 minutes.
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Not starting vs. Orlando
Ware is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's preseason game against the Magic, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
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Team option picked up
Miami exercised its 2026-27 team option for Ware on Tuesday, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
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Shut down for rest of Summer League
Ware (not injury related) won't play another game in the Las Vegas Summer League, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
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Massive double-double in SL win
Ware amassed 21 points (8-15 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 15 rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block across 33 minutes in Monday's 100-96 Summer League win over the Celtics.
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Strong performance in SL loss
Ware logged 21 points (8-14 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-5 FT), nine rebounds, three blocks and a steal in 27 minutes during Sunday's 92-72 loss to the Cavaliers.
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Won't be handed starting role
Ware won't be handed the starting role at center during training camp, head coach Erik Spoelstra told Barry Jackson and Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald. "He and Bam Adebayo had some good moments together. In the playoffs, it wasn't good," Spoelstra said. "He's positioning himself for an important role. He'll have to prove it; he will have to earn it."
ANALYSIS
Spoelstra's words aren't ruling out Ware of the running for a starting role, but he's challenging the second-year big man to prove he deserves it. The Heat will eventually likely feature Tyler Herro, Norman Powell, Andrew Wiggins and Bam Adebayo in the starting lineup, but the fifth spot is up for grabs, and it's likely to be a two-man competition between Ware and Nikola Jovic. Ware averaged 10.8 points, 10.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.3 blocks and 0.7 steals in 28.4 minutes per game in 36 regular-season appearances in 2024-25.
Spoelstra's words aren't ruling out Ware of the running for a starting role, but he's challenging the second-year big man to prove he deserves it. The Heat will eventually likely feature Tyler Herro, Norman Powell, Andrew Wiggins and Bam Adebayo in the starting lineup, but the fifth spot is up for grabs, and it's likely to be a two-man competition between Ware and Nikola Jovic. Ware averaged 10.8 points, 10.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.3 blocks and 0.7 steals in 28.4 minutes per game in 36 regular-season appearances in 2024-25.