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Kel’el Ware
Dated team records (2)
- Current basis: Licensed roster, October 9, 2026: listed with Milwaukee Bucks
- NBA directory, September 22, 2026: listed with Milwaukee Bucks
The newest dated listing sets the current team; a reviewed transaction announced later overrides it. Older records remain history.
- 2025-26 per game · 77 games
- 11.1 PTS 9.0 REB 0.7 AST 61.6% TS
Kel’el Ware is a 22-year-old center, listed at 7′0″ (213 cm). Kel’el Ware is listed with the Milwaukee Bucks in the licensed roster dated October 9, 2026. In 2025-26 he averaged 11.1 points, 9.0 rebounds and 0.7 assists in 77 games with 61.6% true shooting. He has a listed salary figure of $5.12M (the data provider does not state its season), with his contract running through June 2028. The roster lists an entry dated June 2026, with Miami Heat as the previous basketball team.
2025-26 season statistics
11.1PTS per game#186 of 582
9.0REB per game#20 of 582
0.7AST per game#470 of 582
0.8STL per game#225 of 582
1.1BLK per game#35 of 582
0.8TO per game#336 of 582
22.1MIN per game#242 of 582
An em dash (—) means unavailable, not zero.
| GP | FGM–FGA | FG% | 3PM–3PA | 3P% | FTM–FTA | FT% | eFG% | TS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77 | 344–649 | 53.0% | 92–233 | 39.5% | 71–96 | 74.0% | 60.1% | 61.6% |
| PER | USG% | ORtg | DRtg | +/− | AST/TO | Double-doubles | Triple-doubles | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17.5 | 18.2% | 121.4 | 109.7 | -66 | 0.90 | 24 | 0 | 851 |
Statistics. Regular season: Source observations for dated values: UTC. Edition assembled Oct 9, 2026 UTC.
2026-27 game log
Reported highs in 2 logged games
Only reported values contribute; unavailable statistics are not treated as zero.
18PointsOct 7, 2026 @ OKC
12ReboundsOct 7, 2026 @ OKC
1AssistsOct 7, 2026 @ OKC
23-pointersOct 5, 2026 vs MIN
1StealsOct 5, 2026 vs MIN
1BlocksOct 7, 2026 @ OKC
FG, 3P and FT show made-attempted shots. — means unavailable; 0 is a reported zero.
| Date | Opp | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3P | FT | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7 preseason | @ OKC | W 128–126 | 24:30 | 18 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7-13 | 0-4 | 4-6 | -9 |
| Oct 5 preseason | vs MIN | L 97–116 | 23:33 | 14 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5-11 | 2-6 | 2-2 | -10 |
View all 2 logged games in 2026-27
2026-27 full game log
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FG, 3P and FT show made-attempted shots. — means unavailable; 0 is a reported zero.
| Date | Opp | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3P | FT | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7 preseason | @ OKC | W 128–126 | 24:30 | 18 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7-13 | 0-4 | 4-6 | -9 |
| Oct 5 preseason | vs MIN | L 97–116 | 23:33 | 14 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5-11 | 2-6 | 2-2 | -10 |
Game records. Only stored games are listed. The player-game feed omits free throws; other box-score records may include them.
2025-26 shot chart
Kel’el Ware took 36% of his 2025-26 shots from three, 48% at the rim, 14% elsewhere in the paint and 2% from mid-range. His most efficient area relative to the league was the above-the-break three (38.9%, +3.7 points above average).
| Zone | FGM–FGA | FG% | League FG% | Share of shots |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restricted area | 219–311 | 70.4 (+3.3) | 67.2 | 47.9% |
| In the paint (non-RA) | 30–91 | 33.0 (-11.6) | 44.5 | 14.0% |
| Mid-range | 3–14 | 21.4 (-20.4) | 41.8 | 2.2% |
| Corner 3 | 29–71 | 40.8 (+2.1) | 38.8 | 10.9% |
| Above the break 3 | 63–162 | 38.9 (+3.7) | 35.2 | 25.0% |
League rank by FG% (qualified players): Restricted area: 58th of 160 · Corner 3: 86th of 199 · Above the break 3: 29th of 168 · all zone leaders
above typical accuracy for the zone about typical below. Shot locations; totals match the stored whynba season field goals (shot edition of Oct 9, 2026). This is a provider consistency check, not a comparison with official NBA totals.
2025-26 percentiles
Where he ranks among the 406 players with at least 20 games: the bar shows the share of those players he is ahead of.
Percentiles computed by whynba from season statistics. League-wide: advanced stats leaders · shooting by zone.
Most similar statistical profiles in 2025-26: John Collins (13.6 / 5.3 / 1.0) · Jalen Smith (10.2 / 6.7 / 1.2) · Justin Champagnie (8.7 / 5.6 / 1.2) · Wendell Carter Jr. (11.8 / 7.4 / 2.0) · Donovan Clingan (12.1 / 11.6 / 2.1) — points / rebounds / assists per game; similarity over scoring, rebounding, playmaking, defense, shooting volume, efficiency and usage percentiles.
Quick answers
- How many points does Kel’el Ware average?
- Kel’el Ware averaged 11.1 points, 9.0 rebounds and 0.7 assists per game in the 2025-26 NBA regular season, over 77 games.
- What is Kel’el Ware's shooting percentage?
- In 2025-26, Kel’el Ware shot 53.0% from the field, 39.5% from three (92 of 233) and 74.0% from the free-throw line; his true shooting percentage was 61.6%.
- How old is Kel’el Ware?
- Kel’el Ware is 22 years old. He was born on April 20, 2004.
- How tall is Kel’el Ware?
- Kel’el Ware is 7 feet 0 inches (213 cm) tall and plays C, per the NBA directory dated September 22, 2026.
- Where is Kel’el Ware from?
- Kel’el Ware is from the United States and played at Indiana before the NBA.
- What team does Kel’el Ware play for?
- Kel’el Ware is listed with the Milwaukee Bucks in the licensed roster dated October 9, 2026. A roster listing does not establish a contract-signing date.
- What number does Kel’el Ware wear?
- The NBA directory lists Kel’el Ware at No. 9 for the Milwaukee Bucks. Edition date: September 22, 2026. Roster numbers can change.
- When is Kel’el Ware's next game?
- Kel’el Ware and the Milwaukee Bucks next play at the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 7:00 pm Eastern Time (preseason).
- Does Kel’el Ware play on Christmas Day?
- No. The Milwaukee Bucks are not in any of the 5 games on the NBA Christmas Day schedule.
- How much does Kel’el Ware make?
- Kel’el Ware has a listed salary figure of $5.12M (the data provider does not state its season), with his contract running through June 2028.
- How does Kel’el Ware rank in the NBA?
- Among the 406 players with at least 20 games in 2025-26, Kel’el Ware was ahead of 58% in points per game, 96% in rebounds and 10% in assists.
Contract
- Listed salary
- $5.12M listed figure; season not stated
- Contract through
- June 2028
- Nationality
- USA
- Roster date
- June 22, 2026 previous basketball team: Miami Heat
Contract data · updated Oct 9, 2026. The provider lists one salary figure in USD without its season or type; it can be a contract's average annual value rather than this season's salary.
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About Kel’el Ware
Kel'el Ware (/kəˈlɛlwɛər/kə-LELL wair; born April 20, 2004) is an American basketball player for the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Oregon Ducks and the Indiana Hoosiers.
- Born
- April 20, 2004 (age 22) North Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.
- Listed height
- 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m)
- Listed weight
- 230 lb (104 kg)
- Position
- Center
- High school
- North Little Rock (North Little Rock, Arkansas)
- College
- Oregon (2022–2023) Indiana (2023–2024)
- NBA draft
- 2024: 1st round, 15th overall pick
- Playing career
- 2024–present
Career highlights and awards
- NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2025)
- Second-team All-Big Ten (2024)
- Big Ten All-Defensive Team (2024)
- McDonald's All-American (2022)
- Nike Hoop Summit (2022)
Career statistics
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–25 | Miami | 64 | 36 | 22.2 | .554 | .315 | .687 | 7.4 | .9 | .6 | 1.1 | 9.3 |
| 2025–26 | Miami | 77 | 34 | 22.1 | .530 | .395 | .740 | 9.0 | .7 | .8 | 1.1 | 11.1 |
| Career | 141 | 70 | 22.2 | .540 | .369 | .718 | 8.3 | .8 | .7 | 1.1 | 10.3 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Miami | 4 | 4 | 18.3 | .444 | .273 | – | 4.8 | 1.0 | .3 | .5 | 4.8 |
| Career | 4 | 4 | 18.3 | .444 | .273 | – | 4.8 | 1.0 | .3 | .5 | 4.8 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–23 | Oregon | 35 | 4 | 15.8 | .457 | .273 | .712 | 4.1 | .5 | .4 | 1.3 | 6.6 |
| 2023–24 | Indiana | 30 | 30 | 32.2 | .586 | .425 | .634 | 9.9 | 1.5 | .6 | 1.9 | 15.9 |
| Career | 65 | 34 | 23.3 | .538 | .337 | .660 | 6.7 | 1.0 | .5 | 1.6 | 10.9 |
Per-game averages. † won an NBA championship · * led the league · ‡ NBA record (as marked).
whynba profile fields · Checked
- Height
- 7′ 0″
- Weight
- 230 lb
- Position
- C
- Jersey
- 9
- Country
- USA
- School / last affiliation
- Indiana
- Draft year
- 2024
- Draft pick
- Round 1 · Pick 15
How acquired: Traded from MIA on 07/06/26. This is the roster note stored on the official team page at the last source check, not a live transaction wire.
2025-26 season averages
11.1Points per game
9Rebounds per game
0.7Assists per game
These figures belong to the season labeled above; they are not 2026–27 results. These historical rates were retained from an earlier snapshot and were not rechecked with this directory refresh.
Latest on Kel’el Ware
Roster observations
These dates show when our saved NBA directory observations listed this player with a team. They are not signing, trade or contract dates, and this is not a complete career history.
Roster refresh overdue. This saved assignment may have changed.
| Team | First observed | Last confirmed | Later directory change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Bucks | None recorded | NBA directory |
Profile source
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