Dec. 23, 2010; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Miami Heat guard (13) Mike Miller against the Phoenix Suns during the second quarter at the US Airways Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

2x NBA Champion Makes Blunt Statement After Miami Heat Trade

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jul 16, 2025 5:27 PM ET

Norman Powell is coming off one of the best years of his pro career.

In 60 games for the LA Clippers, he had averages of 21.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 48.4% from the field and 41.8% from the three-point range.

Recently, Powell was traded to the Miami Heat (as part of a three-team deal).

Via The Miami Heat: "OFFICIAL: The Miami HEAT have acquired guard Norman Powell from the Los Angeles Clippers in a three-team trade in which Kyle Anderson, Kevin Love and a Clippers 2027 second round pick go to the Utah Jazz and John Collins joins the Clippers."

Welcome to the 35, @npowell2404!

OFFICIAL: The Miami HEAT have acquired guard Norman Powell from the Los Angeles Clippers in a three-team trade in which Kyle Anderson, Kevin Love and a Clippers 2027 second round pick go to the Utah Jazz and John Collins joins the Clippers. pic.twitter.com/FwXANvkaUh
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) July 7, 2025

One person who reacted to the trade was two-time Heat NBA Champion Mike Miller (via THE OG's).

Miller: "Norman Powell. I love Norman Powell... Awesome player... I still don't believe it moves the needle for championship... You know what I do know? Coach Riley's not done."

The Heat have a roster that is led by Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro.

They finished last year as the 10th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 37-45 record.

After beating the Chicago Bulls and Atlanta Hawks in the play-in tournament, theymade the 2025 NBA playoffs (but got swept by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round).

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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