Kel’el Ware Wants to Prove Heat ‘Didn’t Make a Mistake’ by Leaving Him Out of Durant Trade Talks

Kel’el Ware wants to prove Heat ‘didn’t make a mistake’ by leaving him out of Durant trade talks

MIAMI — For all that the Miami Heat hasn’t done yet amid a quiet offseason without many roster moves, one thing the Heat has done is stand by 21-year-old center Kel’el Ware.

Kel’el Ware wants to prove Heat ‘didn’t make a mistake’ by leaving him out of ...

Kel’el Ware is working to reward the Heat for its belief in him. ...

Tensions Between Nick And Riley Overshadow Heat's Summer

MIAMI –The Miami Heat’s front office has been shrouded in speculation, with rumors of tension between President Pat Riley and CEO Nick Arison. This power struggle could shape the team’s long-term future. In the short-term, it overshadows what has been a quiet offseason despite promises of aggressiveness at exit interviews. So far, the team has re-signed Davion Mitchell, picked up the team option on Keshad Johnson and lost Duncan Robinson to the …

Kel’el Ware ready to show “how far I can go” after being held out of K.D. talks

The Miami Heat came up short in their pursuit of star forward Kevin Durant last month, and their reluctance to include rising sophomore Kel’el Ware in a deal for the veteran might’ve played a role in the outcome. Now, Ware is ready to show the Heat that they made the right call by keeping him. “It made me feel the Heat wanted me, and they want to see how far I can get in the future and see how my development goes,” Ware said of reportedly being …

Kel'el Ware on not being included in Kevin Durant trade talks: It made me feel the Heat wanted me

The Heat essentially made Ware off-limits in trade discussions with the Phoenix Suns for 15-time All-Star forward Kevin Durant last month, leading the Suns to eventually deal Durant to the Houston Rockets. Ware now wants to reward the Heat for its confidence in him, starting with a dominant summer league this year. “It made me feel the Heat wanted me and they want to see how far I can get in the future and see how my development goes,” Ware said…