The Miami Heat recently inked a new four-year $60 million extension with 25-year-old wing Pelle Larsson. And Miami is expected to get the most out of that financial commitment.
The deal will not be in effect until the start of the 2027-28 season, as Larsson is still under contracts for a little above $2 million for this upcoming 2026-27 campaign. The creative construction of the Andrew Wiggins re-signing earlier this summer— which gave Wiggins more money upfront for this season and a cheaper annual price tag for the following three years— paved a way for this Larsson deal to come to fruition.
According to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, that Wiggins contract flexibility not only helped keep Larsson around longer term— but also helps the Heat keep Davion Mitchell and still have enough money for another notable addition next summer.
Larsson took a jump in his skill set and usage in his sophomore year last season. After this new contract, that notion will only continue even more now, as the Heat have been known to be very high on Larsson’s game.
Pelle Larsson could reportedly play even more than Klay Thompson, Tim Hardaway Jr.
The Sun Sentinel’s Ira Winderman is expecting a large role for Larsson this upcoming season. Whether or not he starts or comes off the bench, Winderman recently noted “he’ll play plenty.”
ESPN insider Shams Charania, who was the first to break the Larsson extension, also iterated the same expectations:
”Larsson has become a foundation piece for the Heat amid their offseason overhaul… The Heat are set to have a major rotation role for Larsson, who averaged 11.4 points per game last season, up nearly 7 points per game from his rookie season. He also ranked fourth-best in offensive efficiency in Miami, per ESPN Research, and fifth in minutes played.“
— Shams Charania via X
Larsson is primed to continue developing under coach Erik Spoelstra moving forward, and the opportunities will assuredly be there. He is the type of underrated role player that provides an impact beyond just the stat sheet from his hustle, IQ and natural feel for the game. Over the four Fiba World Cup Qualifiers this summer, Larsson has averaged 26 points per game for Sweden.
A lot of Heat fans bought in early to Larsson stock, and now the organization has evidently done the same.
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CRICKETS…………
Media Day is Monday, Training Camp Tuesday. The wait is almost over! RC season predictions coming soon!
RC’s Prediction #1:
Miami will be involved in a 3-way trade for Jakucionis for back-up PG. Although Miami can’t deal directly with Bucks for him this season, it can trade for him after he is acquired by a third team in a trade. Smith and a pick sounds about right.
You’ve hacked into my notes! 😆
Not my fault you left your screen wide open when you went on break. Some of those sites you frequently visit are quite intellectually stimulating.
True. I only read the articles in Playboy.
While chillin in the bathtub.
we know we will be in the playoffs w/o jimmy that was shakey/prob be top 6.its all about keeping greek healthy.i hope we can add at trade deadline or before .dont see a parade down here this year, unless a kd or kyrie comes our way just my honest opinion .
If this defense is as good as I think it can be, we may all be surprised how far they go.
it will be very a good d top 5 .fc wig bam greek all very good defenders.bam wont have to guard big center wig wont have to guard pf.that has been our achillees heel in playoffs spo small ball.enter greek and port pelle dav good d 2.bc scoring not champ level,if klay can guard that would really help havent seen him play alot recently like vagi has.
Okay, don’t go too far out on that limb with those wild predictions.
my rc prediction u will miss at least 8 -10 games this year cruise boma family.yours truly will miss less .im predicting 2 -3.hoping for 0
Your prediction should be accurate as I will be on a ship twice during the season. I am really hoping for decent WiFi coverage.
wow 2 cruises dam lifes good in rcville panamal canal cruise and?
Cunard Queen Mary 2 transatlantic. Living the dream.
thats lots days at sea hopefully theyll be some heat games u can watch.
Or at least be able to follow online.
I think Scotty Pippen Jr would make an excellent back-up,up PG.
He would. As 30 mentioned, I wouldn’t mind getting this Nembhard on a 2 way. Did well when given an opportunity. Andrew’s brother. Excellent passer.
him and the gardner would fight it out for pt
Pippin is more of a combo guard and Gardner more of a wing.
If I recall correctly, you were about one game off in your pre-season prediction of the Heat’s final record last year. I know I was just one game off. This year, unless a big trade or injury occurs, I’m leaning 48 to 49 wins, but I want to make my pick after some pre-season games.
Funny, I am also leaning towards 48 wins.
If everyone stays healthy and the offense clicks, I see the Heat as a 48-52 win team. If Giannis is seriously injured early in the season, you can knock 10 or more games off that prediction.
Any interest in Nembhard?
Which one?
The one just traded by Atlanta and expected to be released by Charlotte. The likely answer is, currently not a needle mover. But, he may have upside.
It does seem so. You know how I feel about adding youth to the team. If they release him and we can get him on a 2-way, it would be a no risk investment. He is a bit smallish, listed as 5’11”-6’, but worth a look.
The Heathu actually picked up a guy named Bez Mgen, who was on our practice squad and then prayed last year a little for Utah. He’s 6’4”, and mostly is defense oriented.
Yes. Only had one season of being in the 30%+ range for 3s, so not much of a 3p threat at all. But seems to be an absolute demon on defense. Now if they could just improve his shooting….
That’s why he is a good project. High upside / low cost /low risk.
Bez Mbeng.