One natural takeaway from the Miami Heat's somewhat peculiar Haywood Highsmith trade is that it proves just how confident the team is in Pelle Larsson. In fact, after the trade, there's a strong argument to be made that a path has been cleared to help allow the young wing to shine this season.
With the momentum that Larsson has built after last season, in which he truly impressed during his time in the NBA Summer League, and then continues to show signs of promise while playing for Team Sweden in preparations for EuroBasket 2025, there's no reason why he shouldn't have a spot in the rotation to start the season for the Heat.