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Pelle Larsson signs four-year extension with Miami Heat as preseason begins

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 9:30 AM

Last updated Oct 4, 2026

Pelle Larsson signs four-year extension with Miami Heat as preseason begins

Summary

Pelle Larsson has signed a four-year, $60 million contract extension with the Miami Heat. The agreement comes as the Heat prepare for their exhibition opener against the Toronto Raptors in Quebec City. Larsson expressed his excitement about the extension, highlighting the trust placed in him by the team's management. He aims to expand his role on the court, particularly as he prepares to contribute as a point guard following summer training with the Swedish national team. The extension is set to take effect beginning with the 2027-28 season.

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•Pelle Larsson signed a four-year, $60 million extension with the Heat.
•The extension is effective from the 2027-28 season.
•Larsson aims to expand his role, potentially playing more at point guard.
•The Heat are preparing for an exhibition game against the Raptors.
•Larsson gained significant experience this summer with the Swedish national team.

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MIAMI — There are times, even with the expectation of riches, where NBA salaries can be sobering. One such example for the Miami Heat came during the 2016 offseason, when Tyler Johnson acknowledged being overwhelmed by the reality that he had just received a four-year, $50 million contract. “I threw up a couple of times when I heard the number go out there. I was in shock,” Johnson said at the ...
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