Miami Heat Rookies Impactful to Recent Win

The Miami Heat have gotten a winning impact out of a pair of rookies in a season that went off the rails.

Mar 3, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Washington Wizards forward Richaun Holmes (22) defends Miami Heat guard Pelle Larsson (9) during the first half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images | Rhona Wise-Imagn Images

The Miami Heat have seen a season derailed by drama and a franchise left holding the bag after a blockbuster trade that sent Jimmy Butler to Golden State to join the Warriors after leading the Heat to a pair of NBA Finals runs.

Miami will look to regroup this offseason and canvas the market for ways to improve the historically winning franchise. For now? The Heat sit at 34-41, needing to win out in order to finish with a .500 mark.

In this midst of this season litered with drama and controversy, the Heat have found two impactful rookies who could go a long way in helping Miami in the future.

Kel'el Ware and Pelle Larrson continue to shine, most recently in the Heat's 120-94 win over the Washington Wizards.

Larrson put up 15 points, seven rebounds, five assists and a steal on 7-for-13 shooting from the floor in the win. Ware put up 6 points, 11 rebounds, and 50% shooting in 22 minutes.

The Heat could be able to build a roster with these two rookies playing a key role in winning impact alongside Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro and Jamie Jaquez Jr. The Heat still need to find the hardest piece to grab of any rebuild –– or retool –– the No. 1 option capable of carrying an offense to new heights.

Lucky for Miami, they have the front office in place and the prime location on the map to draw attention from whichever star becomes available in the future.