Interest around Kel’el Ware appears to be growing across the league, with Brian Windhorst suggesting several teams would likely pursue the young center if he became available in a trade.
Ware’s combination of size, athleticism, shot-blocking, and floor-spacing ability makes him an attractive option for teams looking to strengthen their frontcourt.
“Big man who can stretch the floor, high energy, block shots,” Windhorst said.
According to Windhorst, Ware would draw significant attention if he were included in a potential deal involving the Milwaukee Bucks and subsequently made available on the trade market.
“There would be quite a few teams interested in Kel’el Ware if he got shipped to Milwaukee and they were willing to flip him,” Windhorst said.
He specifically mentioned the Los Angeles Lakers as a team that could show interest in the former first-round pick.
“If I were the Lakers and Kel’el got shipped to Milwaukee, I’d be on the phone.”
Teams around the league have shown interest in Ke’lel Ware, per @WindhorstESPN
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