ASK IRA: Is It Time for the Heat to Get Back to the Adebayo-Ware Pairing?

ASK IRA: Is it time for the Heat to get back to the Adebayo-Ware pairing?

Q: Ira, I thought the plan, or at least the talk, was that Bam Adebayo would play a lot this coming season as a power forward, but yet so far he has not been playing with Kel’el Ware.  What’s up with that?  Also what about Nikola Jovic’s preference and skill set as a small forward.?  Why not during the preseason games play Bam, Ware and Jovic together and see how that works? – Joel, Fort Lauderdale. A: In the first two exhibitions, Erik Spoelstr…

Erik Spoelstra still calling for Kel'el Ware to 'Impact Winning'

After Kel'el Ware's 18 points and 13 rebounds in garbage time, Erik Spoelstra says to stay away from box score watching, and the need to impact winning.

Miami Heat Coach Erik Spoelstra CALLS OUT Kel'el Ware: Too Harsh or Fair?

Miami Heat Coach Erik Spoelstra CALLS OUT Kel’el Ware: Too Harsh or Fair? | Locked On Heat Erik Spoelstra’s comments about Kel’el Ware are shaking up Miami Heat fans, sparking debate about his coaching style and Ware’s development. Plus, fresh Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors are making headlines as the Heat’s potential offer surfaces. In this [...]

Kel'el Ware slammed by Erik Spoelstra: "18 and 13 doesn't impact the game"

Kel’el Ware under scrutiny from Erik Spoelstra Miami Heat center Kel’el Ware is entering his second NBA season with a determination to reshape the narrative surrounding his performance. After a summer marked by questions about his work ethic from head coach Erik Spoelstra, Ware is eager to prove himself and make a significant impact on the court. Rookie season reflection During his rookie year, Ware averaged 9.3 points and 7.4 rebounds across 64…

Erik Spoelstra continues to push Kel'el Ware to be more impactful

In July, Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra made national headlines by publicly criticizing second-year center Kel’el Ware after the 7-footer was noticeably lethargic against weaker competition. While his disposition improved dramatically in the final two games in Las Vegas, Nev., it has regressed at the start of preseason. Ware tied a team-high with 18 […] The post Erik Spoelstra continues to push Kel’el Ware to be more impactful appeared fir…

Erik Spoelstra challenges Kel’el Ware to ‘impact the game,’ be more consistent

A look at the stat sheet from the Miami Heat’s preseason game against the Milwaukee Bucks would probably lead fans of the Heat to believe that big man Kel’el Ware was highly impactful. He totaled a double-double of 18 points and 13 rebounds off the bench. The second-year player also nailed half of his four 3-point attempts in the game. However, the Heat were outscored by a whopping 21 points during Ware’s time on the floor, and head coach Erik S…