Pelle Larsson (ankle) is expected to miss about one week.
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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.
Davion Mitchell, Tyler Herro, Norman Powell, Andrew Wiggins and Bam Adebayo will start against the Magic on Tuesday.With Mitchell and Herro back, Miami will roll out its preferred starting unit. That will push Kel'el Ware and Dru Smith back to the bench, though Ware should still play a significant role as a reserve. Smith, however, won't play enough to be considered as a streamer, even on a day with only two games.
Davion Mitchell (groin) expects to play against the Magic on Tuesday.Mitchell should be back and starting for Miami's NBA Cup matchup with Orlando. Dru Smith started in place of Mitchell on Saturday but only logged 19 minutes. Mitchell's return will push Smith to the bench if he suits up.
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.