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Miami Heat to Get All-Around Production from Rookie Kel’el Ware
Kel’el Ware as the 15th selection in his class seemed to be a bit low compared to his potential impact and defensive value — he’s begun to show that on the cusp of the 2024-25 season.
Against the Memphis Grizzlies specifically, to end Miami’s preseason after five games, Ware’s promise really shined in 28 minutes on the night off the bench. He produced 16 points on 41.2% shooting and showed up all over the stat column. Playing above the rim on offense while popping up on the defensive end with two blocks and two steals ultimately helped Miami take a 114-109 win.
This type of impact on both ends is to be anticipated with the level of effort he provides — certainly defensively — as Ware establishes his bearings and learns to work under one of the best bigs in the league in Bam Adebayo. The former Indiana Hoosier has found a solid position to work in at Miami, and could potentially be a piece of a formidable frontcourt in the reserves while Adebayo continues his high level of play in the starting unit.
Prior to this game, Ware’s preseason had been pretty bland, with Kevin Love and Thomas Bryant both getting the nod over him at certain points, showcasing how head coach Erik Spoelstra might treat the development of their 20-year-old rookie. But when given the number of minutes he got against Memphis, his performance of course skyrocketed.
Ware may not have the primary backup spot locked in just yet, but it’s been shown he creates a lot of production when given the time to do so — but he’s young and has time to put his skills on display while developing on the pro stage.
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MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. — A 12-year-old girl was shot in the arm after gunfire erupted in a northwest Miami-Dade neighborhood early Tuesday morning, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies said they responded just before 1 a.m. to the area of Northwest 64th Street and Northwest 21st Avenue in the county’s Gladeview area, where they found three vehicles struck by gunfire, including a silver Hyundai.
“The car was parked outside of the residence. It was occupied by three juveniles, so it was the girl and her two siblings that were in the vehicle. The mom was outside of the vehicle at the time, so this could have been a very different outcome,” MDSO Detective Samantha Choon said.
Authorities said Miami-Dade Fire Rescue medics transported the girl to a nearby hospital in stable condition.
A family member of the victim told Local 10’s Jackie Pascale that the girl is now home and doing OK.
They said neither her siblings nor their mother was injured in the shooting.
According to investigators, no arrests have been made, and detectives have not released any suspect information at this time.
Neighbor Marie Grimes said she was shaken after hearing multiple gunshots.
“I heard the booms — boom, boom, boom, boom — and I said, ‘Oh my God, what’s happening?’” she said. “Maybe five or six, ’cause look at that right there. I’m just glad the little girl is OK.”
Investigators asked neighbors to check their surveillance or Ring camera footage from around 1 a.m. and contact authorities with any information.
Anyone with information on the shooting is urged to contact Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-8477. Anonymous tips are accepted.
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Three people were hurt after a building caught fire on Lincoln Road on Sunday, according to authorities.
The Miami Beach Fire Department said it was working a fire near 230 Lincoln Road.
The flames had spread from a fire in a manhole that “ignited an FPL vault of an adjacent building,” officials said.
Three people were taken to Mount Sinai Medical Center with minor injuries.
The building was evacuated, and FPL has shut off power to the surrounding area, the fire department said.
Drivers were asked to avoid the area of Collins Avenue between 16th and 17th streets while crews worked the scene.
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