Pelle Larsson battles illness ahead of NBA regular season

Miami Heat guard Pelle Larsson is managing a persistent illness as the team prepares for the 2026–27 NBA regular season. Larsson, who recently signed a four-year extension, reported experiencing headaches after a preseason trip to Quebec City. He noted that he attempted to ‘tough it out’ by returning to activity too quickly, which has since forced him to take a slower, step-by-step approach to recovery.

Larsson is considered doubtful for the Heat’s upcoming preseason matchup against the Brooklyn Nets.

In other team news, coach Erik Spoelstra discussed the development of Nikola Jovic and Vladislav Goldin. Spoelstra expressed confidence in Jovic’s ability to bounce back following a difficult previous campaign, highlighting his versatility. Meanwhile, Goldin is working on his conditioning and transition speed to secure his role on the roster.