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Cleared to face Hawks Larsson (ankle) will play in Saturday's game against the Hawks, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Larsson was probable for Saturday's game, so his availability doesn't come as a surprise. The rookie wing has played a significant role off the bench, averaging 5.7 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.5 assists across 16.8 minutes per game this season.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to suit up Saturday Larsson is probable for Saturday's game against the Hawks due to a right ankle sprain.

Impact The rookie out of Arizona didn't play against Orlando on Thursday, but the probable tag suggests he's likely to suit up if he doesn't suffer any setbacks. Larsson is averaging 5.0 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.0 assists across 18.0 minutes per game off the bench in five outings in December.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go against Orlando Larsson (ankle) is available for Thursday's game versus the Magic, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact After being a late addition to the injury report due to a right ankle sprain, Larsson has been upgraded from questionable to available Thursday. The rookie forward is averaging 6.2 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 18.9 minutes across his last 10 appearances.

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Late addition to injury report Larsson is listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus the Magic due to a right ankle sprain.

Impact Despite being listed as available all day, Larsson is now in danger of missing Thursday's contest due to a right ankle sprain that previously caused him to sit out five straight contests. With Jimmy Butler (conditioning) already ruled out, Haywood Highsmith, Duncan Robinson, Jaime Jaquez and Nikola Jovic could all see increased playing time against Orlando.

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Posts five points in return Larsson (ankle) tallied five points (1-2 FG, 3-3 FT), two rebounds and two assists across 24 minutes in Saturday's 121-114 loss to the Magic.

Impact Larsson had missed five straight games with an ankle sprain before being cleared to play Saturday. With Jimmy Butler (illness) sitting out, the Heat had extra minutes available for many of their supporting players, and Larsson was one of the beneficiaries. Though Butler's potential return Monday against the Nets would leave fewer minutes to go around, Larsson could still maintain a spot in the rotation over Haywood Highsmith, who was moved from a starting role to the bench Saturday and played just six minutes.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go against OKC Larsson (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Thunder, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Larsson will return from a five-game absence Friday due to an ankle injury. In the seven games prior to his injury, he averaged 7.3 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.6 assists across 20.0 minutes.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy against OKC Larsson (ankle) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Thunder, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Larsson returned to practice Thursday but is still in danger of missing his fifth straight contest against Oklahoma City. With Nikola Jovic (ankle) also questionable, Dru Smtih could continue to receive increased playing time.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Larsson (ankle) participated in Thursday's practice, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Larsson has missed Miami's last four contests due to a right ankle sprain. While the Heat have yet to release an official injury report for Friday's game versus the Thunder, the rookie forward's return to practice is a good sign of his availability.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't travel to Detroit Larsson (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Pistons, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Larsson, Nikola Jovic (ankle) and Josh Richardson (heel) won't travel with the Heat to Detroit, and their next chance to suit up will come in Miami on Friday against the Thunder. In Larsson's absence, Kevin Love and Jaime Jaquez may see a few extra minutes against the Pistons.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in practice Larsson (ankle) did work on the side of Saturday's practice, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Larsson has missed Miami's last three contests due to an ankle injury. While the rookie forward does appear to be nearing a return, his status for Monday's matchup with Detroit is uncertain.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Thursday Larsson (ankle) won't play in Thursday's game versus the Raptors.

Impact Larsson's absence streak will extend to three games Thursday after being downgraded from doubtful to out due to a sprained right ankle. The rookie forward's next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Detroit.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to doubtful Larsson (ankle) is considered doubtful for Thursday's game against Toronto.

Impact Larsson has missed Miami's last two contests while attending to a sprained ankle. Dru Smith has seen the most notable uptick in workload during the rookie's absence.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Larsson (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Cleveland.

Impact Larsson will miss both games in the Heat's back-to-back set after spraining his right ankle during Friday's practice. The rookie's next chance to suit up will come Thursday against the Raptors.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Larsson (ankle) is out for Saturday's game against the Suns, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Larsson sustained a right ankle sprain during Friday's practice, and the injury turned out to be severe enough to rule him out from Saturday's game altogether. It's unclear if he'll be able to suit up Sunday against the Cavaliers in the second leg of this back-to-back set, but even if he does, he'll have a role off the bench in a best-case scenario.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Saturday with ankle sprain Larsson sustained a right ankle sprain during Friday's practice and is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Suns.

Impact Larsson is questionable to suit up while he deals with a right ankle sprain, though the recency of the injury could lead to him sitting in his first game since Nov. 17. The rookie is slowly carving out a role with the Heat, and in his last five outings he averaged 5.8 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists across 16.4 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Turns ankle in practice Friday Larson turned his ankle in Friday's practice, and his status for Saturday's game against the Suns will be updated after he undergoes testing, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald rep...

Impact Larson's status will remain something to monitor as the club is expected to provide an update Friday. However, he should be considered questionable at best for Saturday until that update comes. The rookie has played double-digit minutes in each of the Heat's last seven outings, during which he averaged 7.3 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.6 assists across 20.0 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pelle Larsson: 'You never know if you're gonna have a big night or not' Miami Heat rookie Pelle Larsson is quietly establishing himself as one of the most efficient and reliable players among rookies this season....

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Career best outing in overtime win Larsson racked up 14 points (6-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal over 36 minutes during Sunday's 123-118 overtime win over the Mavericks.

Impact Larsson provided a spark off the bench in Sunday's extended contest, ending as one of two Heat players in double figures in scoring and as one of five players to do so. Larsson set a new career high in scoring, now having reached double figures in scoring twice this year.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Best game of season thus far Larsson posted 13 points (4-6 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal in 25 minutes during Monday's 111-110 loss to the Kings.

Impact Larsson made the most of his opportunity Monday and posted a career-best mark in scoring, and this was also the first time he logged more than 20 minutes off the bench. Larsson is not going to assume a starting role any time soon, but he might be productive in deeper formats as long as he hovers around the 20-minute mark on a per-game basis.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Wednesday Larsson won't start Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Magic.

Impact With most of the Heat's regulars resting during the preseason finale, Larsson drew a spot start. However, aside from Josh Richardson (shoulder), the Heat are healthy heading into the regular season, so Larsson isn't guaranteed playing time on Opening Night.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles with shot vs. Memphis Larsson finished Friday's 114-109 preseason loss to the Grizzlies with 14 points (5-17 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, four assists and two steals over 32 minutes.

Impact Larsson got his first start of the preseason Friday, and although he struggled from the field, he finished the game with a team-high plus-21 point differential. The rookie second-round pick is unlikely to see much playing time at the NBA level, meaning he could spend most of the 2024-25 regular season getting meaningful reps in the G League with the Sioux Falls Skyforce.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod Friday Larsson is in the starting lineup for Friday's preseason game against the Grizzlies.

Impact The Heat are resting most of their regulars in the preseason finale since the start of the regular season is right around the corner. Larsson will operate as the shooting guard in the backcourt alongside Dru Smith.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

NBA 2K25 Summer League: Heat edge Grizzlies in championship overtime thriller | NBA.com Josh Christopher earns title game MVP honors as Pelle Larsson's game-winner lifts the Heat to the NBA 2K25 championship over Memphis.

JULY 23, 2024 • NBA.COM

Stuffs statsheet in SL Larsson logged 21 points (6-13 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 7-7 FT), six assists, four rebounds and four steals during Sunday's 102-99 win over the Warriors in the Summer League semifinals.

Impact Larsson was excellent on both ends of the floor, finishing as one of two Heat players to top 20 points while pacing Miami in steals. The No. 44 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, Larsson characterizes as a three-and-D wing and should compete with Duncan Robinson, Josh Richardson and Alec Burks for minutes off the bench during the regular season.

JULY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE