Pelle Larsson Rumors

The Heat were aggressive in trying to land Giannis Antetokounmpo at the February trade deadline, when league sources say they thought a deal would get done before the Bucks ultimately backed away. This time around, with league sources indicating that the package is likely to include Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., either Pelle Larsson or Kasparas Jakučionis and draft capital (they can offer up to three first round picks), Miami is still widely seen as the frontrunner in the Antetokounmpo sweepstakes.

New York Times

The Miami Heat could consider pivoting to pursuit of another star player should they fail to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel's Ira Winderman said in a Wednesday appearance on 104.3 WQAM. Winderman said he feels the Heat are "primed to make a deal" due to an abundance of young players including Nikola Jovic, Pelle Larsson and Kasparas Jakucionis. "Honestly, if they get a signal it's not going to be Giannis, I think they explore Kawhi [Leonard]. I think they explore Ja [Morant]," Winderman said. "You can't get stale, especially in this market."

Bleacher Report

Jorge Sierra: Ajay Mitchell and Pelle Larsson hold the record for most pre-draft workouts (on record), per our Prospect Database tool. Just an FYI.

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Anthony Chiang: Pelle Larsson (lower leg contusion) listed as questionable for tomorrow’s play-in game vs. Hornets in Charlotte. Nikola Jovic and Dru Smith are out. Rest of Heat roster expected to be available.

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Adam Lichtenstein: At Heat practice before they travel to Charlotte for their play-in matchup. Everyone practiced besides Nikola Jovic, Dru Smith and Pelle Larsson. Larsson is going through a separate, individual workout after missing Sunday’s game with a leg bruise.

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The Heat have downgraded Simone Fontecchio (left ankle soreness) and Pelle Larsson (right lower leg contusion) to out for Sunday's game against Atlanta

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Pelle Larsson has one more season left on his first NBA contract, and it’s a team option worth $2.3 million for next season. Larsson becomes eligible to sign an extension with the Heat starting on July 6 after the Heat picks up the option in his contract ahead of the June 29 option deadline, and the window to sign an extension remains open until June 30, 2027. Larsson’s situation is just one of a few important extension decisions that the Heat’s front office will need to address in the coming months. Norman Powell is eligible for an extension from the Heat until June 30, and Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Tyler Herro become eligible for extensions this upcoming offseason. “Just being consistent, reliable,” Larsson said of how he views his role with the Heat. “On defense, not getting beat too many times and messing up things. Like really, I’m a relief player a lot of times. Like relief points on the offensive end and don’t allow any relief points on the defensive end. So, stay locked in and then get some cheap ones on the offensive end.”

Miami Herald

Zachary Weinberger: Heat handled business agianst the Wizards, 152-136, scoring the second-highest scoring game in franchise history. Jaime Jaquez led with 32, Kel’el Ware with 24, 19, 8 blocks. Andrew Wiggins 21, Pelle Larsson 16, 7 rebs. Kasparas Jakucionis 14, Bam Adebayo 14, 9, 7 assists. Up next is 2 against Raptors on the road. #HeatNation

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Anthony Chiang: Andrew Wiggins and Jaime Jaquez Jr. remain out for tomorrow vs. Rockets in Houston. Pelle Larsson (foot) and Simone Fontecchio (back) are questionable.

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Anthony Chiang: The Heat has downgraded Bam Adebayo (calf) to doubtful for tonight's game vs. Hornets. Pelle Larsson and Nikola Jovic have been upgraded to available.

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Ira Winderman: NBA rules Pelle Larsson's 5-second violation late in loss vs. Magic as correct in officiating report: "Larsson (MIA) fails to release the throw-in before 5 seconds elapses."

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Bobby Marks: With his 41st start, Pelle Larsson has now reached starter criteria. If the Heat were to decline his $2.3M team option for next season, the Qualifying Offer increases from $2.7M to $5.9M. In 40 starts this season, Larsson is averaging 12.2 ppg and shooting 51.5 FG%. He is eligible to sign an extension in the offseason if the option is exercised.

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“He’s allowing us to play multiple schemes,” Spoelstra said of Adebayo, “to communicate in our system, to allow all the other guys to really have great defensive years like [Andrew Wiggins], [Davion Mitchell], on down the line, Pelle [Larsson].”

Miami Herald

Anthony Chiang: Andrew Wiggins (toe inflammation) has been downgraded to out for Heat. So Heat without Wiggins, Tyler Herro, Pelle Larsson and Norman Powell tonight vs. Pelicans.

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