Heat player who will shock NBA world with breakout 2026-27 season

The Miami Heat are swinging for a major leap in 2026-27 after trading for two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, a move that reshaped their roster and draft capital. Miami sent Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel’el Ware, and Kasparas Jakucionis plus three first-round picks (2026, 2031, 2033), a 2030 first-round pick swap, and a 2033 second-rounder to land Antetokounmpo. The team bolstered floor spacing with Tim Hardaway Jr. and Klay Thompson and added Andrew Wiggins on a contract extension through 2027-28, while Bobby Portis returned in the trade. Attention now turns to Pelle Larsson, the Heat’s 2024 No. 44 pick, who averaged 11.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 3.4 assists in 26.4 minutes last season over 70 games.