Pelle

Larsson

Larsson improved during his second NBA season, averaging 11.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 0.9 three-pointers in 26.4 minutes per game. There were moments when he possessed streaming value, but the role was not robust enough to make him a must-roster in most fantasy leagues. Even if he continues to come off the bench, Larsson may take on a larger role in 2026-27 in the aftermath of the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade. Among the players Miami parted with in the deal was Jaime Jaquez Jr., runner-up for Sixth Man of the Year.

Larsson is good to go after being listed as questionable on the injury report initially released by the Heat on Monday evening. He’ll figure prominently in the Heat wing rotation, whether he starts or comes off the bench. In four games against the Hornets during the regular season, Larsson averaged 15.3 points on 55.6 percent shooting from the field.

Larsson is listed as questionable with a right lower leg contusion. Nikola Jovic (ankle) and Dru Smith (foot) are out, but otherwise the Heat have a healthy roster heading into the Play-In Tournament.

Added to the injury report earlier Sunday, Larsson is now out for the Heat’s regular-season finale. Norman Powell is still questionable with a sore right groin. If he can play, he’ll absorb most of the minutes that would have gone to Larsson. If not, then Keshad Johnson should take on a more prominent role within the rotation.

Absent from the initial injury report released by the Heat, Larsson is dealing with a lower right leg contusion. If he’s unable to play, Keshad Johnson and Myron Gardner could see their minutes increase. Johnson, who played legitimate rotation minutes in Friday’s win over the Wizards, is the superior option for managers in active fantasy leagues.

Despite Tyler Herro, Norman Powell and Davion Mitchell being out, Larsson came off the bench on Friday. The change in role did not negatively impact his ability to provide value, with the second-year wing’s 24 points being the most in a game for him since March 12, when he scored 28 against the Bucks. Miami will have something to play for on Sunday, as it can jump Charlotte for ninth with a win over the Hawks and a Hornets loss to the Knicks.

Powell’s sore right groin will keep him out of Friday’s game, one day after he logged 17 minutes in a loss to the Raptors. Pelle Larsson and Jaime Jaquez Jr. will take on more prominent roles, with the former remaining in the starting lineup.

Herro is dealing with right foot soreness, and Powell is dealing with right groin soreness, so there is a chance that both players sit out against Washington. With Miami locked into the No. 10 seed, there is no reason for the team to play its stars if they are banged up. Pelle Larsson and Jaime Jaquez Jr. should see more run if Herro and Powell have to sit out.

Initially questionable for Thursday’s game with a sore groin, Powell said after pregame shootaround that he will play. If he starts, that would move Pelle Larsson to the bench, which limits the second-year wing’s value in active fantasy leagues.

Powell shot 2-of-7 from beyond the arc in Toronto, with the work at the foul line giving his points tally a modest boost. The veteran guard logged 24 minutes in his first game back from an upper respiratory illness that sidelined him for four games, with Pelle Larsson (7/3/1 with one three-pointer) remaining in the starting lineup. Miami plays three games over the final four days of the regular season; we’ll see how long it takes for Powell to return to the starting five.