Pelle Larsson
#9SG · Miami Heat
Height
6'5"
Weight
215 lbs
Age
25
College
Arizona
Experience
1 yrs
Wingspan
6'7.5"
Reach
8'6.0"
Hand Size
8.75" × 10.25"
B+
C+
C-
B-
N/A
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The Verdict on Pelle, in One Read
On the field, Pelle Larsson grades out as a middling SG for Miami Heat (C- Impact). That places him 50th of 147 graded shooting guards. In his on-court role, the grade is strong (B- Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. Against that production, his deal reads as good value on the Contract Value Index (B+) — the team is paying below what the play would command. The public read is mixed (C+ Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score. As a pro, expect these grades to move quickly as a real sample builds.
Career StatsC
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 115 | 10.9 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 48.9% | 33.6% | 76.5% |
| 2025-26 | | 61 | 10.9 | 3.3 | 3.3 |
Performance Grade by Season
CareerC| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | | 61 | 10.9 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 48.9% | C C |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 4/14 | @ CHA | L 126-127 | 22 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2-4 | 0-1 | -5 |
| Thu, 4/9 | @ TOR | L 114-128 | 32 | 10 |
Current Contract
Length
2 years
Total Value
$4.3M
Guaranteed
$4.3M
AAV
$2.0M/yr
Guaranteed %100%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
B+
Good Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Pelle Larsson's contract earns a B+ Contract Value Index, sitting where comparable NBA deals tend to settle. At $1.96M AAV on a two-year deal, he's operating at the intersection of rookie-scale economics and genuine on-court utility—a rare sweet spot for a second-year player whose 2025-26 season production of 10.9 PPG, 3.3 RPG, and 3.3 APG across 61 games tells only part of the story. The real value here lies in the disconnect between what the box score communicates and what Miami's coaching staff is signaling: a reluctance to take him off the floor and a consistent endorsement of his impact that outpaces his raw statistics. At 25 years old and still in his second NBA season, Larsson represents the exact type of high-floor, low-salary asset that rewires a front office's view of depth spending—especially one navigating the stakes of a playoff push with the Finals looming. The Heat's recent decision to waive an older backcourt option while keeping Larsson in the fold further validates the CVI thesis: this is a player Miami believes in, at a price point that leaves room for future flexibility. His momentum heading into 2025-26 is genuine and league-wide recognized, positioning this deal as a steal rather than a gamble, though his two-year horizon means Miami will face a fair-market repricing conversation sooner than later.
Performance Analysis
C
#50 of 147 Shooting Guards
FCA+
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the B band — a quick read on where Pelle's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Pelle Compares at the Position
Pelle Larsson ranks 50th of 147 graded shooting guards by performance. That slots Pelle between Matisse Thybulle (C+) just ahead and Jaylen Wells (C) just behind.
Graded higher
Matisse ThybullePortland Trail BlazersC+Cam SpencerMemphis GrizzliesCMax ChristieDallas MavericksCPelle LarssonC
Graded lower
Jaylen WellsMemphis GrizzliesTransaction History
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About this player
Pelle Larsson is a player on a rookie-scale contract listed at SG for the Miami Heat. FanVerdicts covers every NBA player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Pelle Larsson, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index B+, Performance C, Sentiment C+.
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