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Heat Get Concerning Update Ahead of Season Opener

The Miami Heat are approaching the start of the 2026-27 NBA regular season with a reshaped roster featuring Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bam Adebayo and Klay Thompson. Coach Erik Spoelstra has limited time left to evaluate combinations and establish rotations before Miami…

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 12:06 PM
Heat Get Concerning Update Ahead of Season Opener
Key Things to Know
  • Miami Heat guard Pelle Larsson is dealing with weeklong headaches that disrupted his preseason preparation.
  • Larsson left Saturday's preseason game against Minnesota early and remains uncertain for Wednesday's contest against Brooklyn.
  • Tuesday marked Larsson's first morning waking up symptom-free as he gradually increases his practice workload.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Miami Heat guard Pelle Larsson revealed he has been battling persistent headaches for about a week, disrupting his preseason preparations ahead of the regular-season opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves on October 21. Larsson missed practice sessions before leaving Saturday's preseason game against Minnesota early after playing 25 minutes.

Larsson stated that Tuesday was his first day waking up without a headache, though his status for Wednesday's exhibition against the Brooklyn Nets remains uncertain. Meanwhile, head coach Erik Spoelstra continues integrating new additions, including Giannis Antetokounmpo and Klay Thompson, ahead of opening night.

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