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Milwaukee Bucks | #9 | Center

Kel'el Ware

PPG

8.5

RPG

6.5

APG

0.8

HEIGHT

7'0" (2.13m)

WEIGHT

230lb (104kg)

COUNTRY

USA

LAST ATTENDED

Indiana

AGE

22 years

BIRTHDATE

April 20, 2004

DRAFT

2024 R1 Pick 15

EXPERIENCE

2 Years

7'0" | 230lb | 22 years

DRAFT

2024 R1 Pick 15

BIRTHDATE

April 20, 2004

COUNTRY

USA

LAST ATTENDED

Indiana

EXPERIENCE

2 Years

Last 5 Games

Game DateMatchupW/LMINPTSFGMFGAFG%3PM3PA3P%FTMFTAFT%OREBDREBREBASTSTLBLKTOVPF+/-
Nov 11, 2026MIL vs. LALL2383837.5020.02210041511312-16
Nov 10, 2026MIL @ NYKL1782633.3000.044100134102251
Nov 08, 2026MIL vs. BOSL90020.0000.0000.000011010-15
Nov 06, 2026MIL vs. TORL1342728.6040.0000.0213001120
Nov 04, 2026MIL @ BOSL1621616.7020.0000.023510112-6

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11/12/2026, 12:38 AM

Starting against Lakers

Ware will start in Wednesday's game against the Lakers.

11/10/2026, 11:22 PM

Upgraded to available

Ware (ankle) is available for Tuesday's game versus the Knicks.

11/10/2026, 5:18 PM

Late addition to injury report

Ware is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Knicks due to a left ankle sprain.

11/03/2026, 12:23 AM

Team option picked up

The Bucks exercised their fourth-year team option on Ware's contract Monday.

11/01/2026, 2:22 AM

Double-doubles off bench

Ware finished Saturday's 136-111 loss to the Cavaliers with 19 points (6-16 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal over 24 minutes.

Awards and Honors

  • 1 All-Rookie Team

  • 1 NBA Rookie of the Month