From Newsweek · Rowan Fisher-Shotton · · 1m
Heat Lock Up Rising Guard With Major Extension
Miami Heat secure $60m extension for Pelle Larsson.
In brief
Miami Heat secure $60m extension for Pelle Larsson. Miami Heat signed Pelle Larsson to a four-year $60 million extension with mutual option for 2030-31 season. Originally reported by Newsweek.
Heat Trade for Antetokounmpo
Miami Heat traded for Giannis Antetokounmpo but lost wing depth including Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, and Kel'el Ware.
Heat Need Perimeter Talent
Heat required more perimeter talent after trading for Antetokounmpo and have been active addressing this area.
Larsson Extension Details
Heat agreed to four-year $60 million extension with mutual option for 2030-31 season.
Larsson Performance
Larsson averaged 11.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 0.7 steals in 26.4 minutes across 70 games.
Larsson's Profile
Larsson is a physical, high-IQ wing who shot 49.6% from floor, 32.3% from 3-point range, and 79.7% from free-throw line.
Heat Team Composition
Heat signed Tim Hardaway Jr., Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins, and Davion Mitchell with Larsson locked up for eight-man rotation.
The headline
Miami Heat signed Pelle Larsson to a four-year $60 million extension with mutual option for 2030-31 season.
