Kel'el Ware
#7C · Miami Heat
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsC
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 130 | 10.2 | 8.3 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 54.0% | 35.0% | 72.7% |
| 2025-26 | 66 | 11.1 | 9.3 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 52.9% | 37.0% | 75.9% |
| 2024-25 | 4 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 44.4% | 27.3% | 0.0% |
Current Contract
Length
3 years
Total Value
$9.1M
AAV
$3.0M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Kel'el Ware's contract with the Miami Heat grades out as a fair market value contract, earning a C CVI grade. At $3.0M per year over 3 years, this is a minimum-level contract. Kel'el's deal falls in the minimum-level tier for NBA Centers. At 21 years old, Kel'el is in or near prime years, which supports the investment. This deal represents roughly fair market value — neither a steal nor an overpay. The deal will need consistent performance to grade out as a positive move long-term.
Performance Analysis
Kel'el Ware earns a C Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Center. Across 130 career games, Kel'el has averaged 10.2 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 0.7 assists per game. Kel'el's strongest metric is FG% at 5403.3, compared to the NBA Center median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is APG at 0.7, below the Center median of 4.0. Among 96 NBA Centers graded this season, Kel'el ranks 47th in overall performance. Kel'el will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the Miami Heat.
Current Sentiment
Kel'el Ware's historic offensive numbers created intrigue, but trade speculation undermines confidence significantly. His recent performances impressed analysts, yet a diminished role raises questions about sustainability. At $3M annually, he's affordable, but uncertainty clouds his long-term Heat value. Persistent trade rumors and role ambiguity dominate narratives more than on-court excellence. Fan sentiment leans cautiously pessimistic; historic stretches can't overcome organizational instability signals.
Transaction History
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