Miami Heat center Kel'el Ware has quickly become one of the most coveted up-and-coming players in the NBA. An athletic big with an intriguing combination of traditional skills and modern adaptability, Ware has been a central figure in trade rumors and negotiations over the past year.
Thankfully for those who hope to see Ware spend a long career in Miami, it doesn't appear as though a trade is an option the Heat are seriously considering.
Ware is already a productive two-way player at just 21 years of age. Selected at No. 15 overall in the 2024 NBA Draft, he also has a team-friendly rookie-scale contract at an average of just $5,116,518 per season.