"Without the contributions of Ware, Larsson, and Jaquez Jr. this season, who knows where the Heat would be? Despite the excellent play of Norman Powell so far this season, it's the young supporting cast that has truly made the unexpected difference for the team. It's not that it wasn't expected for the Heat's young core to take a step forward; it's just the fact that not many believed it would come this quickly."
"During the offseason, the Heat's front office took a ton of heat (no pun intended) after not "going all-in" for KD. The reporting suggested that the Heat were unwilling to include Kel'el Ware, specifically, in their trade talks with the Phoenix Suns. Many were quick to criticize the Heat for their decision, which ultimately led to the Suns trading KD to the Houston Rockets instead."
The Miami Heat retained Kel'el Ware, Pelle Larsson, Jaime Jaquez Jr., and Nikola Jovic and are seeing immediate returns. Three of the four — Ware, Larsson, and Jaquez Jr. — are on pace for breakout seasons and have powered an early resurgence. Ware is averaging 12 points and 11 rebounds while shooting 40 percent from three; Larsson and Jaquez Jr. have been equally impressive. Nikola Jovic has underperformed relative to expectations, but the team's future appears secure thanks to the other young pieces. The front office's refusal to include Ware in Kevin Durant trade talks, initially criticized, now looks vindicated as the young core has exceeded expectations.
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