"NBA trade season should offer no shortage of options for roster reinforcements. But the higher the Heat aim-and given their struggles against good teams, they should be shooting for the stars-the more painful the trade cost becomes. The Heat have just two first-round picks to offer, meaning they'd likely need to pull from their young core to land one of Pat Riley's preferred whales."
"On one hand, this feels low, because Larsson offers the kind of all-purpose utility that any winning team would covet. On the other, that versatility kind of covers up the lack of a signature skill, meaning it's hard to imagine why teams would specifically seek him out beyond a desire for general depth. He is solid, sure, but he lacks special qualities, and while he lacks NBA experience (he was drafted in 2024), he's older than you might realize (he'll be 25 next month)."
Miami needs roster reinforcements but has only two first-round picks, forcing reliance on the young core to land impactful stars. Pelle Larsson ranks low among trade assets despite versatile, all-purpose utility because he lacks a signature skill and proven upside; he is more of a trade sweetener than a centerpiece. Nikola Jovic flashes high-end offensive play but remains inconsistent, shows defensive shortcomings, and has had injury issues; his four-year, $62.4 million extension could limit perceived trade value. Kasparas Jakucionis is an unproven rookie with mystery-box appeal, but limited playing time raises questions about immediate trade worth.
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