ASK IRA: Was Kel’el Ware’s Bounceback Evidence that Spoelstra’s Heat Voice Still Resonates?

ASK IRA: Was Kel’el Ware’s bounceback evidence that Spoelstra’s Heat voice still resonates?

Q: Erik Spoelstra will need to be a bit careful with today’s NBA players, even as we talk Heat Culture. The game has changed, the players have changed. The Pat Riley era is coming to an end. Spo is older now and dealing with a lot of young egos. Tuning him out with early losses is a possibility. – Douglas. A: “Tuning out” typically occurs when there is an anti-coach faction in the locker room. That was a case with some of the complementary talen…

Kel'el Ware delivers strong response to Heat coach Erik Spoelstra's challenge

Kel’el Ware could have a breakout season with the Miami Heat. The Miami Heat’s shallow frontcourt and Tyler Herro’s early-season absence mean Kel’el Ware will see increased playing time this season. Erik Spoelstra will be leaning on his young stars out of the gate. However, Eric Spoelstra called out Ware’s performance in Monday night’s loss to the Milwaukee Bucks despite him having a double-double of 18 points and 13 rebounds. The Heat were outs…

Miami’s Erik Spoelstra wants Kel’el Ware to be focused on ‘impacting the game’

The Heat are winless through their first two preseason games in 2025-26. Miami is at home on Wednesday, October 8, to face Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs.  Ahead of that matchup, head coach Erik Spoelstra is asking for more from one of his younger players. He wants Kel’el Ware to impact winning on […] The post Miami’s Erik Spoelstra wants Kel’el Ware to be focused on ‘impacting the game’ appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA R…