Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra said on Saturday that Kel'el Ware needs to work on his "professionalism" ahead of his second NBA season.

The Miami Heat tipped off their 2025 NBA Summer League schedule on Friday night against the Atlanta Hawks at the Thomas & Mack Center on the campus of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. While the Hawks defeated the Heat 105-98,

The Miami Heat were very quiet to begin NBA free agency. Pat Riley held back from making big moves until he got involved in a three-team trade that brought Norman Powell to town. While the team has been quiet for the most part, there are still quality free agents available that the Heat could pursue.

But Ware has been underwhelming through his first three summer league appearances, averaging 12 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.7 blocks per game while shooting 13 of 33 (39.4 percent) from the field and 1 of 10 (10 percent) from three-point range in those games.

The Miami Heat have made it clear this offseason that they are committed to retooling their roster. Their first major move came with the acquisition of veteran guard Norman Powell from the Los Angeles Clippers.

The Heat could gain recognition as surprise winners of the 2025 offseason after landing Powell and selecting University of Illinois product Kasparas Jakučionis with the No. 20 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, but Rozier's continued presence resembles that of a massive storm cloud hanging over the franchise.

Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra addressed the state of his team for the first time in nearly three months, when he spoke after a summer-league practice Saturday in Las Vegas.

NBA Draft played out favorably for the Heat. While one shouldn't overreact to a Summer League performance, Miami's fortune was quickly on display in Las Vegas.

The Heat began Las Vegas Summer League with a loss despite a breakout performance from rookie Kasparas Jakucionis.