Miami Heat Make Roster Move Before Raptors Game

Kel'el Ware has been recalled to the NBA.

Oct 13, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat center Kel'el Ware (7) looks on against the New Orleans Pelicans during the fourth quarter at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images / Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

On Thursday evening, the Miami Heat will host the Toronto Raptors in Florida.

Before the game, the Heat have recalled Kel'el Ware to the NBA.

Via Ira Winderman of Sun Sentinel: "Kel’el Ware is back with the Heat from his two-game G League stint."

Kel’el Ware is back with the Heat from his two-game G League stint. pic.twitter.com/hHFQL6Dz9o

— Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) December 10, 2024

Ware was the 15th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft out of Indiana.

He currently has averages of 2.4 points and 1.6 rebounds per contest while shooting 40.0% from the field and 28.6% from the three-point range in ten games.

Asked Erik Spoelstra about Kel’el Ware behind the scenes and sung his praises.

“He’s really committed to the whole process…if he’s not playing a certain amount of minutes or doesn’t get into a game, it doesn’t mean it’s going poorly, quite the contrary…” #HeatNation pic.twitter.com/2hDkBFxufi

— Zachary Weinberger (@ZachWeinberger) November 21, 2024

The 20-year-old played two games during his time in the G League.

Via Sioux Falls Skyforce: "Kel'el Ware had back-to-back double-doubles in his two games with the Skyforce! He was the anchor on defense with four blocks

20 PTS | 10 REB | 4 BLK"

Kel'el Ware had back-to-back double-doubles in his two games with the Skyforce! He was the anchor on defense with four blocks ⚓️

20 PTS | 10 REB | 4 BLK pic.twitter.com/ocaMIBVJ8j

— Sioux Falls Skyforce (@SFSkyforce) December 9, 2024

After getting limited playing time with the Heat, fans will be happy to see that he did well during his time with the Skyforce.

The Heat are a veteran team, so Ware will likely have to continue developing in the G League (in addition to his limited NBA minutes).

Kel'el Ware in last night's Sioux Fall Skyforce's lost to Grand Rapids

20 PTS 12 REBS 5 AST 4 BLKS pic.twitter.com/8zCLP7akGA

— Heat Diehards (@HeatDiehards) December 9, 2024

Most recently (without Ware), the Heat beat the Cleveland Cavaliers by a score of 122-113 in Miami, Florida.

Tyler Herro led the team with 34 points and seven assists.

Following Thursday's game with the Raptors, the Heat will visit the Detroit Pistons on Monday evening in Michigan.

Oct 18, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Miami Heat center Kel'el Ware (7) dunks during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images / Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Last season, the Heat lost to the Boston Celtics in the first round of the 2024 NBA playoffs (in five games).