Miami HEAT: Jaime Jaquez Jr.’s Injury THREATENS Depth | Kel’el Ware’s CEILING | TRADE Targets
Miami Heat’s depth shines as Jaime Jaquez Jr. emerges as a game-changer, but concerns about injuries and rotation spark debate. Can Bam Adebayo and Norman Powell lead the charge to multiple All-Star selections, or will Tyler Herro’s health and Kel’el Ware’s development shift the team’s trajectory?
Wes Goldberg and David Ramil tackle burning listener questions about Miami’s optimal lineup, trade scenarios featuring Nikola Jovic and Simone Fontecchio, and the explosive potential of Kel’el Ware compared to Jarrett Allen and Jaren Jackson Jr. The hosts weigh the Heat’s All-Star candidacies, discuss the fit of possible additions like Ben Simmons and Herb Jones, and break down the impact of flashy bench units and closing lineup strategies. Get insider insight on recent Pistons-Heat trades, critical injury updates, and why Miami’s roster construction could be their biggest weapon—or their toughest puzzle.
0:00 — Mailbag Intro
1:30 — Jaime Jaquez Jr.’s Impact
4:21 — Kel’el Ware’s Ceiling & Jovic’s Role
13:34 — Trade Targets
22:23 — Lineup Strategies
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21 Comments
What do you think is Kel'el Ware's ceiling?
Starting lineup should be Davion, Powell/Herro, Wiggins, Bam, Ware. Herro should’ve been eased into the starting line up by coming off the bench. Ware should ALWAYS start. Small ball doesn’t work
Ware’s ceiling is a #1 on a good team. He’s 21 years old and isn’t much he can’t do and he hasn’t even developed his man body yet
Jovic can’t defend, rebound, shoot, or ball handle.
David you are totally wrong about Ware. You have minimized his abilities all season. He is 6th in rebounding averaging less than 25 minutes a game which happens to be the most rebounds per minute which is incredible. PALY WARE 32 MINUTES OR MORE EVERY GAME AND HE AVERAGES 17PTS AND 13RBS, AND NEXT YEAR IS AN ALL-STAR. hE CAN DRIBBLE THE ROCK AND DRIVE TO THE RIM, BUT IN THIS OFFENSE HE ISN'T GIVEN THE CHANC. Guys a few games back Ware caught the rock in the corner behind the 3line, faked his man, dribbled once took a step on the dribble then 2 more and dunked the rock.
How about Bol Bol?
Been saying this for a while now JJJ has been the most impactful player this season he’s controlled the pace and sparks the energy
They are going to try and force Davion/Herro/Powell to work in the starting 5 and I don't see it working. Then they're going to bench the wrong guy (Davion) because of ego management and our top 3 defense is going to fall to like 13th or lower.
Kelel facts; he's 6th in NBa rebounding, he averages 12.4pts on 53.6% shooting (which is 18th best in NBA) 40.9% behind the arc and 80.5 % at the line. All accomplished in just 24.9 minutes a game. Thus far Ware is the number 1 rebounder per minute in the NBA and he sits over 23minutes a game. No coach in the world but Spo would do that to a star player like Ware. The only person in Miami that doesn't already know Ware is a star is Coach Spo. IS this all about not insulting Wiggs who is a former #1 pick and a very good player on both ends????? Start Ware and play him 32 minutes. But Spo won't.
Bet your sweet bippy, Ware hates how Spo treats him. Ware needs 30minutes a game to maximize his growth as a player. Maybe someone will remind Spo what I and many other fans say on the podcasts then he will play Ware 18 minutes a contest. He wouldn't treat WARE ANY WORSE IF HE ACTUALLY HATED THE YOUNGSTER, 7'-1" WITH A 7'-6" WINGSPAN AND 36 INCH VERTICAL. FREE WARE FROM THE CLUTCHES OF SPO. Or continue to frustrate Ware on the bench
Jovic haven't did anything to deserve that' money….yall baby him as if he hasn't been in the league 4yrs Stop It.. Pack him up along with Tyler
Heat fans what options would you go with if it doesn't work out with Tyler
Option A
Heat- Kyrie Irving, Gafford
Mavericks- Tyler Herro, jovic, Fontec
(Kyrie will still be recovering from an injury if we acquire him)
Option B
Heat- Zubac, Bogdanovic
Clippers Tyler Herro
1st unit 2nd unit
Mitchell Smith
Powell Bogdanovic
Wiggins JJJ
Bam Larson
Ware Zubac
Option C
Heat- Markkanen, Kessler
Jazz Herro, jovic, Fontec two 1st round picks
1st unit 2nd unit
Mitchell Smith
Powell Larson
Wiggins JJJ
Bam Markkanen
Ware Kessler
Herro Powell Wiggins Bam Ware
Davion should replace Dru off the bench and he can close if necessary. Tyler is the better playmaker and you can sub Davion in if you need defense. Starting Ware gives Bam help and he can play a little more offense. Stagger Herro/Powell & Bam/Ware throughout the game.
Please bring back Blame Pie
Im off the Niko wagon. As a rookie I saw his shooting mechanics and it was pretty. I said if anything he’ll become a sniper. . . “ 4 years later “ 😵💫
Let me guess mailbag from maliki!! This is why I canceled the insider group. You only pick this guy over and over
We as a fan base have to put some pressure on the league about the rozier situation they seem to be asleep when it comes to it and it would be a great disservice if Miami cant trade his contract to get help!!!!
idk what tobin ever saw on jovic dud, maybe bc they have the same nose
If you're going to bench anyone, it probably has to be Wiggins. Davion needs to start. He is the engine for that starting lineup and he's been great at assisting. You have to play Powell and Herro. It's the only way to find out if they can play together, and will help the FO with their decisions around extension etc. You have to play Bam and Ware together. They need to continue finding their chemistry… Ware seems to be the longterm center for this team and Bam wants to play the 4. Davion, Herro, Powell, Bam, Ware
NIKO SUCKS…point, blank, PERIOD
These white boys look for a reason to hate on Ware. Because Jovic ain't nothing that he is.