Kel’el Ware is one of Milwaukee’s most exciting pieces after the Giannis trade. A 7’0” center who turned 22 in April, Ware showed flashes of high-level athleticism, brute physicality, and floor spacing that could make him one of the league’s…
Brew Hoop's Deolu Akingbade ranks center Kel'el Ware third on the Milwaukee Bucks' roster, highlighting his tremendous upside following his arrival from Miami. The 22-year-old big man averaged 11.1 points and 9.0 rebounds per game while shooting 39.5% from three-point range in his second NBA season. Akingbade considers Ware an essential young piece for Milwaukee's core.
Akingbade notes that while Ware brings elite rebounding, floor spacing, and defensive shot-blocking, he previously faced maturity concerns and clashed with Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra. Financially, Ware carries a $4.7 million cap hit with a $7.1 million team option for 2027-28, which the writer views as strong value for the Bucks.
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