Key Miami Heat player will be out for some time

The Miami Heat announced on Wednesday that second-year guard/forward Pelle Larsson was diagnosed with a left ankle sprain after taking part in an MRI. According to them, they are expecting him to be out for about a week and will see how he responds to treatment.

Pelle Larsson MRI today showed a left ankle sprain, with the team expectation of being out a week or so, but not the worst-case prognosis that had been feared. Heat wit five games over the next two weeks. Response to treatment will determine length of absence.
— Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) December 10, 2025

Larsson rolled his ankle in the second quarter of the Heat's loss against the Orlando Magic on Monday night and never returned to the game.

In 23 games this season, Larsson is averaging nine points, 3.3 assists and 2.5 rebounds, converting 44.4 percent of his field goals, 33.8 percent of his threes and 77 percent of his free throws in 22 minutes per game. Additionally, Larsson is converting 72 percent of his shots within five feet of the rim.

Despite the modest statline, the 44th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft has been a key cog in the Miami Heat's rotation this season after impressing as a rookie in 2024-2025. His brand of physical defense, straight-line driving off-the-catch and connective passing has been useful in filling gaps in the Heat's rotation.

Larsson has started 17 of the 23 games he's played, with his averages going up to 11.1 points, 4.2 rebounds, 3.1 rebounds and a stock per game, (on 47 percent shooting from the field and 32 percent from three). He was moved back to the bench once guard Tyler Herro returned from injury.

Currently, Larsson ranks in the 69th percentile in Defensive Estimated Plus-Minus and 59th percentile in Offensive Estimated Plus-Minus.

Going back to his rookie season, in games Larsson has played, the Heat are better with him on the floor, where they're outscoring teams by 2.38 points per 100 possessions, (scoring 115.8 points per 100 possessions and allowing 113.4 on the other end).

As a rookie, Larsson averaged 4.6 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 14 minutes, playing 55 total games and starting eight of them. He converted on 43.8 percent of his shots and 33.7 percent of his threes.

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Alexander Toledo is a contributor to Miami Heat On SI and producer/co-host of the Five on the Floor podcast, covering the Heat and NBA. He can be reached at Twitter: @tropicalblanket

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