Larsson is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Nets.
Larsson posted four points and five rebounds across 14 minutes in the first start of his NBA career during Thursday's loss to the Bucks, and the rookie out of Arizona will return to his regular role off the bench. The Heat will start Haywood Highsmith in his place alongside Bam Adebayo, Kel'el Ware, Duncan Robinson and Tyler Herro.
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Heat's Pelle Larsson: Moving to starting role
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Larsson is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Bucks.
The rookie out of Arizona will start for the first time in his career. He's averaging 4.3 points, 1.5 rebounds and 1.0 assists across 13.0 minutes per game this season, but he's likely to see an expanded role as a starter.
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Heat's Pelle Larsson: Cleared to face Hawks
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Larsson (ankle) will play in Saturday's game against the Hawks, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
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.
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Heat's Pelle Larsson: Likely to suit up Saturday
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Larsson is probable for Saturday's game against the Hawks due to a right ankle sprain.
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.
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Heat's Pelle Larsson: Good to go against Orlando
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Larsson (ankle) is available for Thursday's game versus the Magic, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
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.
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Heat's Pelle Larsson: Late addition to injury report
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Larsson is listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus the Magic due to a right ankle sprain.
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.
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Heat's Pelle Larsson: Posts five points in return
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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.
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.
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Heat's Pelle Larsson: Good to go against OKC
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Larsson (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Thunder, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
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.
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Heat's Pelle Larsson: Iffy against OKC
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Larsson (ankle) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Thunder, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
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 Smith could continue to receive increased playing time.
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Heat's Pelle Larsson: Returns to practice
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Larsson (ankle) participated in Thursday's practice, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
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.
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Heat's Pelle Larsson: Won't travel to Detroit
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Larsson (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Pistons, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
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.
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Heat's Pelle Larsson: Limited in practice
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Larsson (ankle) did work on the side during Saturday's practice, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
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.
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Heat's Pelle Larsson: Ruled out Thursday
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Larsson (ankle) won't play in Thursday's game versus the Raptors.
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.
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Heat's Pelle Larsson: Upgraded to doubtful
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Larsson (ankle) is considered doubtful for Thursday's game against Toronto.
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.
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Heat's Pelle Larsson: Won't play Sunday
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Larsson (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Cleveland.
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.
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Heat's Pelle Larsson: Won't play Saturday
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Larsson (ankle) is out for Saturday's game against the Suns, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
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.
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Heat's Pelle Larsson: Iffy for Saturday with ankle sprain
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Larsson sustained a right ankle sprain during Friday's practice and is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Suns.
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 for the first time 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.
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Heat's Pelle Larsson: Turns ankle in practice Friday
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Larsson 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 reports.
Larsson'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.
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Heat's Pelle Larsson: Career-best outing in overtime win
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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.
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.
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Heat's Pelle Larsson: Best game of season thus far
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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.
With Kevin Love (conditioning) and Jaime Jaquez (illness) sidelined, Larsson made the most of his opportunity and posted a career-best scoring mark, and this was also the first time he logged more than 20 minutes off the bench. Larsson won't assume a starting role anytime soon, but he might be productive in deeper formats if he hovers around the 20-minute mark consistently.
