MIAMI — This time, there was no mention of a planned “intervention,” which, if nothing else, shows a change in approach from Pat Riley and the long-held preference of the Miami Heat president for bigger lineups. In 2018, after a season similar to this past one for the Heat, Riley did not hold back when it came to his desire to see coach Erik Spoelstra play big men Hassan Whiteside and Bam ...

"As far as Kel'el and Bam, I like it. You've got to be …

The Miami Heat expressed their desire to acquire Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo at the trade deadline.

Ware cracks, good naturedly, that he has "to work on …

Heat say Kel’el Ware good to go tonight. He woke up …

CHARLOTTE — Two years in, and still an enigma, or closer to reality, an enigma squared. Because two years in, Kel’el Ware has been both a dynamic contributor and a lackadaisical bystander. And two seasons in, the Miami Heat 7-footer at times has been both essential contributor in Erik Spoelstra’s rotations and low-minutes bit player. To say the ride has been uneven since the Arkansas native ...

Q: It only took Erik Spoelstra 80 games to get Kel’el Ware where he should be, in the starting lineup. Now we’re talking. – Thomas. A: Or not. First Kel’el Ware started 32 games before these last two games. As for these last two games of the regular season, consider what was fielded Friday night by the Wizards and Sunday by the Hawks. As much as anything, they likely stood as starts of ...

Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra speaks about the big change to the lineup that would feature Kel'el Ware for the postseason.

Ahead of the postseason for the Heat, head coach Erik Spoelstra has eye-opening praise for young star Kel'el Ware.