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December 31, 2025
Won't travel with team
Larsson (ankle) did not practice Wednesday and won't travel to Detroit for Thursday's game, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Analysis
Larsson will miss Thursday's contest due to a sprained right ankle he sustained in Monday's win over Denver. His next opportunity to suit up will come Saturday in Miami against the Timberwolves. With the second-year swingman sidelined, Dru Smith and Jaime Jaquez are candidates for an uptick in minutes Thursday.
December 30, 2025
Won't return vs. Denver
Larsson won't return to Monday's game against the Nuggets due to a sprained right ankle, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Analysis
Larsson stepped on an opposing player's foot and exited to the locker room early in the fourth quarter. He'll finish with three points (1-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt) and two rebounds across 15 minutes. His next opportunity to play will come Thursday against the Pistons.
December 30, 2025
Exits to locker room
Larsson exited to the locker room in the fourth quarter of Monday's game against the Nuggets due to an apparent right ankle injury, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Analysis
Larsson stepped on an opposing player's foot and twisted his ankle before limping to the locker room. If the second-year swingman is unable to return, Jaime Jaquez and Dru Smith are candidates for increased minutes the rest of the way.
December 30, 2025
Not starting Monday
Larsson is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Nuggets.
Analysis
Larsson scored 21 and 16 points in starts against the Hawks and Pacers on a back-to-back set Friday and Saturday, but he's moving back to the bench due to the return of Bam Adebayo to the first unit. Larsson is averaging 3.9 points and 1.3 rebounds per game when coming off the bench this season.
December 27, 2025
Drops career-high 21 points
Larsson (ankle) totaled 21 points (9-13 FG, 3-4 3Pt), six rebounds, five assists and one steal across 30 minutes during Friday's 126-111 victory over the Hawks.
Analysis
Larsson returned after a five-game absence, wasting no time by scoring a career-high 21 points. It was a welcome sight for anyone who had him stashed in their IR spot, although it isn't what managers should expect on a nightly basis. There is a chance he could have some short-term value, depending on who is available moving forward. Feel free to roll him out again when the Heat play the Pacers on Saturday, keeping in mind that this could very well be the high point of the season for Larsson.
December 26, 2025
Starting Friday vs. Atlanta
Larsson is in the Heat's starting lineup against the Hawks on Friday, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Analysis
Larsson was cleared to return Friday after missing the Heat's last five games due to a sprained left ankle. With Bam Adebayo (back) sidelined, Larsson will enter the Heat's starting five for the 17th time this season and the first time since Dec. 3 against the Mavericks.
December 26, 2025
Available against Hawks
Larsson (ankle) is available for Friday's game against Atlanta.
Analysis
Larsson is ready to return Friday from a five-game absence due to a left ankle sprain. Over his last six contests, Larsson has averaged 4.3 points, 2.0 assists and 1.3 rebounds in 17.6 minutes per tilt. His presence leaves fewer minutes open to Nikola Jovic and Simone Fontecchio.
December 25, 2025
Probable to play Friday
Larsson (ankle) is listed as probable for Friday's game against Atlanta.
Analysis
Larsson appears poised to return from a five-game absence due to a left ankle sprain. He averaged 21.9 minutes per game before his injury absence, so his return will likely eat into the playing time of Jaime Jaquez and Simone Fontecchio.