Kel'el Ware Shifts to Bench Role as Adebayo Returns for Heat

Kel'el Ware will move to the second unit for Wednesday's game against the Warriors, as Bam Adebayo (toe) is back and rejoining the starting lineup. This change occurred on November 19, 2025. As a reserve this season, the 21-year-old center has averaged 12.0 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.7 three-pointers, 1.7 steals, and 1.3 blocks per contest. Ware, who signed a two-year, $9.54 million contract with the Heat in July 2024, had a breakout collegiate campaign at Indiana in 2023-24, averaging 15.9 points and 9.9 rebounds. He possesses a highly-coveted skillset, capable of stretching the floor offensively and providing rim protection defensively.