Kel'el Ware has gotten much more playing time for the Miami Heat, and his excellent play has led to his first berth in the Kia Rookie Ladder.

After a productive run with the Heat, rookie Kel'el Ware is beginning to showcase why the organization selected him with the 15th pick in the draft.

The Miami Heat (21-21) were dominated by the Portland Trailblazers (15-28) 116-107. Here’s a look at four major takeaways from the matchup: 1. Kel’el Ware shines in his first start of his career. One of the only positives of this game was the growth and potential future of the young core of the Heat.