Quick Info
| Profession | Basketball player |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 20/04/2004 |
| Age | 22 years |
| Birthplace | North Little Rock, Arkansas, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Latest News about Kel’el Ware
Ware posted his second straight double-double in a win over the Indiana Pacers, finishing with 16 points, 14 rebounds and one steal. The performance added to a stretch in which he has been earning a larger role in the Bucks' frontcourt alongside Turner.
Ware made his Milwaukee debut in the 2026-27 season opener at Washington, where he came off the bench as a reserve behind Myles Turner. He committed six fouls and fouled out of the 128-116 loss in limited minutes. He had shown a strong preseason with double-doubles earlier in camp.
Kel'el Ware was traded from the Miami Heat to the Milwaukee Bucks in a blockbuster deal that sent Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami. Ware had spent his first two NBA seasons with the Heat, where he often struggled for consistency and minutes under coach Erik Spoelstra. He described the move as a fresh start with more playing time ahead.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Kel'el Ware is an American professional basketball center who plays in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Milwaukee Bucks. |
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| Draft | Selected 15th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft by the Miami Heat |
| Current Team | Milwaukee Bucks (acquired in a June 2026 trade) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) |
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| Weight | 230 lb (104 kg) |
| Position | Center |
| Jersey Number | 9 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | North Little Rock High School, North Little Rock, Arkansas |
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Career
| College | Played one season at Oregon and one season at Indiana, earning All-Big Ten Second Team (media) and All-Big Ten Defensive Team honours at Indiana |
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| NBA Draft | 2024, 1st round, 15th overall, Miami Heat |
| Miami Heat | 2024-2026; recorded a career-high 28 points and 19 rebounds in a December 2025 game against the New York Knicks |
| Milwaukee Bucks | Traded to the Bucks in June 2026 as part of the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade; began the 2026-27 season as a reserve center |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Heat franchise history: first player to record a 10-10-5-5 game in franchise history, and the first to do it off the bench in NBA history | |
| 2. Known as a rim-protecting center who also has perimeter shooting range | |
| 3. Led the NBA in defensive goaltends in the season before his Bucks move |
