Larsson battles illness before Regular Season: “Tried to tough it out”

The Miami Heat are monitoring Pelle Larsson as he battles a lingering illness during the NBA Preseason 2026.

Drafted with the 44th overall pick in 2024, the 25-year-old Swedish guard is entering his third year in the league. He established himself as a starter during his sophomore campaign. However, the sickness has slowed him down ahead of the 2026–27 Regular Season, forcing him to miss practices and exhibition games.