Ware finished Wednesday's 130-116 loss to the Cavaliers with 15 points (6-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 28 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

Ware has three double-doubles on the season, and all three have come during the Heat's past five games. He also notched this feat in back-to-back games for the first time in 2025-26. Ware has enjoyed an uptick in playing time due to the absence of Bam Adebayo (toe), and the second-year big man should remain in the first unit as long as Adebayo remains out.

Ware produced 14 points (7-14 FG, 0-1 3Pt), 20 rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block over 34 minutes during Monday's 140-138 overtime win over the Cavaliers.

EDGE Analysis

Ware was a beast on the boards in this one, as he set a new career high in rebounds, and his defense played a pivotal role in Miami eking out the two-point win in overtime. Over the past three games as a starter, Ware has been a top-75 producer with averages of 10.0 points, 12.3 rebounds, 2.3 blocks and 1.0 steals per contest.

Ware (hip) is available for Monday's game against the Cavaliers.

EDGE Analysis

Ware is nursing a right hip flexor strain but will power through and play Monday. The center has started the past two games in place of Bam Adebayo (toe), averaging 8.0 points, 9.0 rebounds, 3.0 blocks and 1.0 steal in 26.5 minutes per contest during that stretch. Ware is expected to make a third straight start now that he's cleared.

Ware (hip) is probable for Monday's game against the Cavaliers, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ware is dealing with a right hip flexor strain, though he's still likely to suit up against the Cavaliers. The second-year center has started the Heat's last two games with Bam Adebayo (toe) sidelined, averaging 8.0 points, 9.0 rebounds and 3.0 blocks while shooting just 33.3 percent from the field during that span.

Ware ended with seven points (3-13 FG, 1-5 3Pt), six rebounds, three blocks and one steal over 30 minutes during Friday's 126-108 victory over Charlotte.

EDGE Analysis

Ware saw a season-high in minutes in this one, and while he was effective on the defensive end, he left a lot to be desired on offense. It's unclear if Bam Adebayo (foot) will be able to play Saturday against the Trail Blazers, but if he's out again, that would present a great bounce-back opportunity for Ware.

Ware will move into the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Hornets, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bam Adebayo (foot) will miss Friday's game, so Ware will draw the start in his place and will be joined by Pelle Larsson, Andrew Wiggins, Norman Powell and Davion Mitchell. Ware double-doubled across 27 minutes his last time out, so he's an attractive target in daily fantasy leagues with some increased opportunity coming his way.

Ware contributed 13 points (4-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 13 rebounds, one block and four steals across 27 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 122-112 loss to the Nuggets.

EDGE Analysis

The double-double was Ware's first of the season, and it came after Bam Adebayo (foot) left the game in the first half and didn't return. The second-year center has bounced between the starting five and the second unit so far this season, but if Adebayo's injury causes him to miss any further time, Ware would be leaned on more heavily in the Miami frontcourt. Through eight games, Ware is averaging 10.1 points, 7.4 boards, 1.3 threes, 1.0 steals and 0.9 blocks in 20.3 minutes a contest.

Ware won't start in Monday's game against the Clippers.

EDGE Analysis

With Norman Powell (groin) back in action, Ware will come off the bench against Los Angeles. Over six regular-season appearances (five starts), the second-year big man has averaged 8.7 points and 6.8 rebounds in 19.8 minutes per contest.

Ware racked up 14 points (4-13 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 4-5 FT), nine rebounds and one assist over 27 minutes during Tuesday's 144-117 win over the Hornets.

EDGE Analysis

For the second time this season, Ware finished one rebound shy of a double-double. His role continues to trend up as coach Erik Spoelstra is seemingly content with him playing alongside Bam Adebayo. Through four games, Ware is on pace for 11th-round fantasy value in nine-category formats with averages of 11.3 points, 7.5 rebounds, 0.8 steals and 0.5 blocks in 21.2 minutes.

Ware ended with 19 points (8-12 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 23 minutes during Friday's 146-114 victory over Memphis.

EDGE Analysis

Ware moved back into the starting lineup, falling one rebound short of a double-double. While this was an encouraging performance, it could have been even better had the game been remotely close. It appears as though the Heat's starting lineup could differ from one night to the next, depending on the opponent. With that said, Ware should be able to do enough, whether starting or coming off the bench, to maintain fantasy value, even in standard leagues.