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Heat Notes: Larsson, Giannis, Haslem, Portis, Donaldson

Pelle Larsson earned a substantial raise with his play last season, but the impact of the four-year extension he recently signed didn’t register right away, Ira Winderman of the Sun-Sentinel writes in a subscriber-only story. The Heat showed their confidence…

Published: Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 10:02 PM
Heat Notes: Larsson, Giannis, Haslem, Portis, Donaldson
Key Things to Know
  • Pelle Larsson signed a four-year, $60 million extension with the Miami Heat after averaging 11.4 points last season.
  • Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to make his Heat preseason debut against the Toronto Raptors in Quebec City.
  • Executive Udonis Haslem is running drills in practice to mentor new additions Bobby Portis and Antetokounmpo.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Miami Heat signed shooting guard Pelle Larsson to a four-year, $60 million contract extension after he established himself in the starting lineup last season. Larsson averaged 11.4 points per contest across 70 games and impressed both team leadership and new star Giannis Antetokounmpo during offseason workouts. Antetokounmpo is expected to make his preseason debut for Miami against the Toronto Raptors in Quebec City.

Executive Udonis Haslem continues to participate in practice drills at age 46, offering valuable guidance to newcomers Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis. Additionally, undrafted two-way guard Tre Donaldson has earned praise from teammates, including Davion Mitchell, for his competitive approach throughout training camp.

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