The Miami Heat entered their offseason as playoff hopefuls, though roster dynamics have created an unusual backdrop. With Terry Rozier still on the roster after trade rumors died out, the team’s situation has become a delicate balancing act. But one voice stands out amid the tension: longtime head coach Erik Spoelstra.

His comments about sophomore Pelle Larsson reveal how the Heat navigate this moment, blending pragmatism with optimism. And as the weeks unfold, his words may point to a surprising internal solution: one that could quietly redefine their rotational plans without a single trade being made.

Spoelstra said of Larsson after a recent EuroBasket performance: “ What he does are the things that we value… he makes winning plays… he will continue to get better because he has a grea

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