Pelle Larsson (ankle) is expected to miss about one week.
Pelle Larsson
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Pelle Larsson (ankle) is expected to miss about one week.Miami only plays five games over the next two weeks, so Larsson shouldn't miss many games. This isn't a definitive timeline, but the expectation is that this isn't a long-term absence. While he's out, Dru Smith should fill extra reserve minutes in the backcourt.
Pelle Larsson (ankle) exited early from Tuesday's game against the Magic.Larsson was listed as questionable to return after exiting the game in the first half. He ended up missing the remainder of the game, and the initial x-rays were negative. He's set to undergo an MRI on Wednesday that should provide more information. Miami won't play again until next week, so Larsson should have time to recover, though if he does miss time, Dru Smith will likely see a bump in minutes off the bench.
Pelle Larsson (hip) said he will play against the Magic on Tuesday.Larsson said he will be back after a one-game absence. Heat coach Erik Spoelstra could go back to starting Larsson and bringing Kel'el Ware off the bench to match up better with the Magic frontcourt, but Larsson should play a large role regardless.
Dru Smith (hip) did not practice on Monday.Smith was the only Heat player to not practice, which puts his status for Tuesday's game against Orlando up in the air. With both Pelle Larsson and Davion Mitchell back, Smith won't get the opportunity to start a second game in a row regardless of his health.
Tyler Herro (toe) is out for Saturday's game against the Kings.Herro will miss a second straight game as he continues to recover from a toe injury. Norman Powell will once again shoulder a heavy workload for the Heat, who will also be without Pelle Larsson.